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