Sagehen Meadows Campground
Closed during winter months due to snow. Typically accessible late spring through fall depending on snowpack conditions. First-come, first-served with no reservations required.
Red Flag Warning issued October 10 at 1:12AM PDT until October 10 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 274 Southern Mono County, 420 Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties, 421 Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties, 423 West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County, and 429 Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties. * TIMING...From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM PDT this evening. * WINDS...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum Humidity between 14 to 22 percent. * DURATION...3 to 6 hours. * IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and prolonged dry conditions, even in areas where humidity may not be as low, can cause fires to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them.
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 1:15AM PDT until October 10 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...In California, Mono County. In Nevada, Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
About
Sagehen Meadows Campground sits at 8,140 feet elevation in the Inyo National Forest, offering free dispersed camping with expansive views toward Mono Lake. Located about 2 miles down Forest Service Road 1N02A off Highway 120 East near Lee Vining, this primitive site provides a rustic alternative to the more developed campgrounds in the area. This is a true dispersed camping experience with minimal improvements. Picnic tables are available at sites, but there are no other services. Campers must bring all their own water and pack out trash. A basic pit toilet may be present but in poor condition. The narrow dirt access road and primitive conditions make this campground best suited for tent campers and smaller vehicles rather than large RVs. The high elevation means the campground is typically closed during winter months when snow blocks access. GPS and digital navigation can be unreliable in this area, so following forest service road signs is recommended. Arriving during daylight helps locate suitable camping spots more easily.
Directions
From Lee Vining, head east on Highway 120. Turn onto Forest Service Road 1N02, then follow signs to Forest Service Road 1N02A. The campground is approximately 2 miles down the dirt road.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 647-3044 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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