Taylor Canyon Campground

Closed — Closed for winter. The campground operates seasonally and closes during winter months.

National Forest System Roads

Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads

Pack Fire Area Closure

The Pack Fire Area near Crowley Lake is closed

Horseshoe Pit Closure

To provide for public safety while large decks of logs are stored on site.

Stay Limits, Parking, and Developed Recreation Site Use

This forest order was put in place to protect natural resources and promote public safety.

Reds Meadow Road Reconstruction Project

www.fs.usda.gov/r05/inyo/projects/reds-meadow-road-reconstruction

Wilderness Use Restrictions

This Forest Order prohibits recreating within the portions of the John Muir, Ansel Adams, Hoover, and Golden Trout Wildernesses  located in the Inyo National Forest.

Mount Whitney Zone Access Restrictions

This forest order prohibits recreating in the Mount Whitney Zone to provide for public safety and protect natural resources.

Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Campfire Restrictions

This forest order prohibits campfires in portions of Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Areas that are located on the Inyo National Forest, as shown on the Exhibits.

Golden Trout and Hoover Wilderness Campfire Restrictions

This forest order prohibits campfires in portions of Golden Trout and Hoover Wilderness Areas that are located on the Inyo National Forest, as shown in the Exhibits.

Reds Meadow Road Closure Order

This Forest Closure Order prohibits being on the entirety of Reds Meadow Road to provide public safety during the 2025 reconstruction season.

ESCCRP Project Area Closure

This forest order prohibits access to roads affected by the ESCRRP project to provide for public safety while contractors perform forest health and fuels reduction work surrounding the Town of Mammoth Lakes and beyond.

Inn Fire Closure Order

This Forest Closure Order prohibits entrance into the Inn Fire Area Closure to protect public health and safety from environmental hazards, wildfire, and wildfire suppression operations.

Hot Creek Closure Order

This Forest Order prohibits recreating in Hot Creek within the Mammoth Ranger District.

Goat Prohibition Order

This Forest Order prohibits possessing or storing a goat within the Inyo National Forest Goat Prohibition Area.

Mammoth Mill Site Area and Trail Closure

This Forest Order prohibits recreating, entering or being in the Mammoth Mill Site Closure Area and the Mammoth Stamp Mill Trail.

B&B Mine Closure Order

This Forest Order prohibits recreating within the B&B Mine and Mill Site Closure Area.

Food and Refuse Storage Restrictions

This Forest Order prohibits food and refuse in locations in Exhibits A and C-J, unless stored in a bear-resistant container.

About

Taylor Canyon Campground provides a rustic camping experience in the eastern Sierra Nevada, situated in the geologically fascinating terrain near Mono Lake and Glass Mountain. Located off Highway 120 East in an undeveloped area of Mono County, the campground is accessed via a dirt road called Adobe Ranch Road. At an elevation of 7,354 feet, the campground offers dispersed sites with basic amenities including pit toilets and picnic tables. This is primitive camping that requires self-sufficiency. Campers must bring all their own water and sun protection, as the high desert environment offers little shade. The campground is free and operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. The nearest town is Lee Vining, making this a convenient base for exploring the Mono Basin and surrounding public lands. The campground is closed during winter months due to seasonal weather conditions and road access limitations. The remote location and primitive setting make this an ideal destination for experienced campers seeking solitude and a true backcountry experience in the eastern Sierra.

Directions

From Highway 395 near Lee Vining, take Highway 120 East. Turn onto Adobe Ranch Road (dirt road) and follow to Taylor Canyon Road to access the campground.

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Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
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 None
T-Mobile None

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