Sawmill Walk-in Campground

Open

Open for first-come, first-served camping with self-registration and no advance reservations. Stage 1 fire restrictions run through December 31, 2026; Sawmill is exempt from the campfire prohibition, allowing fires in campsite rings.

Inyo National Forest

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.…

Inyo National Forest

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…

Inyo National Forest

Southern California Edison - Road work in Silver and Wyman Canyon

Southern California Edison is doing road work in Silver and Wyman Canyon. Work in Wyman Canyon Road 06S01 will be ongoing through September and early October. Work in Silver Canyon Rd 06S02 will start in October. When driving in the area, please prepare for potential delays and use caution as…

About

Sawmill Walk-in Campground has 12 sites at 9,800 feet near the Hoover Wilderness boundary. Reaching camp requires carrying gear more than a quarter mile along a dirt trail. Most sites have shade and space for two tents. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and food locker. Two vault toilets sit between sites 8 and 9. No potable water is provided, and all trash must be packed out. Hiking beyond the campground enters a research natural area restricted to day use.

Directions

From US 395 at Lee Vining, take CA 120 west, then turn north onto Saddlebag Lake Road (Forest Road 04). Campsites require a walk of more than a quarter mile on a dirt trail from the entrance parking area.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station —
Wifi —
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers —
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store —
Price $25

Vehicle

Max RV Length —
Max Trailer Length —
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (760) 647-3044

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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