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.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 30 at 9:10AM PDT until November 1 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV
* CHANGES...Increased snowfall totals. Added accumulations down to 7000 ft. * WHAT...Snow above 8000 ft. Snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches with up to 15 inches along the highest peaks. Minor accumulations of up to 3 inches possible down to 7000 ft. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From 8 AM PDT Saturday to 7 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall expected late Saturday night.
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.…
Temporary Closure of Rock Creek Road
The Inyo National Forest will be closing the Rock Creek Road from the Rock Creek Pack Station to the Mosquito Flat Trailhead from October 19 – 23. The purpose of the closure is to conduct road maintenance to improve public safety. During the closure, there will be no vehicular access to Mosquito…
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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