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.

Fire Weather Watch issued October 8 at 11:40AM PDT until October 10 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

October 8th, 11:40 AM — 2:00 PM

* 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 Saturday morning through Saturday 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 8 at 11:45AM PDT until October 10 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

October 8th, 11:45 AM — 2:00 PM

* 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 to 11 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.

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.…

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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