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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

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…

Inyo National Forest

Inyo Craters Closure Part D and E

The Inyo Craters Closures are for public safety during a hazard tree mitigation project. The project consists of felling hazard trees, piling limbs and slash, and preparing tree trunks for eventual public fuelwood collection when the project is complete. The majority of the project is conducted…

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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