Tioga Lake Campground
Closed for the season. The campground typically opens late May to early June, weather and snowpack permitting, and closes in October. First-come, first-served only; no reservations accepted.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 29 at 10:39AM PDT until November 1 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Snow above 8000 ft. Snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches with up to 12 inches along the highest peaks. 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. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * 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
Tioga Lake Campground is a high-alpine destination in the Mono Basin region of Inyo National Forest, perched at 9,700 feet on the shores of Tioga Lake. The campground provides quick access to Yosemite National Park via the Tioga Pass entrance and serves as a base for exploring the surrounding granite peaks and alpine lakes. The 13 campsites are nestled in a stunning Sierra Nevada setting with views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Each site includes a picnic table and access to bear boxes, which are mandatory in this active bear area. Vault toilets and potable water from a hand pump are provided. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with self-registration at the campground. Due to its high elevation, the campground has a short season typically running from late May or early June through October, depending on snowpack. Access is via California Highway 120 (Tioga Road), which closes seasonally for winter. The campground accommodates small RVs and short trailers only, with no hookups available.
Directions
From US 395 at Lee Vining, travel west on CA Highway 120 (Tioga Road). The campground is located on Tioga Lake before reaching Tioga Pass.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 873-2400 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Tioga Lake Campground | |
| Inyo NF Alerts & Closures |
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