Upper Deadman Campground
The campground is seasonally closed for winter. Opening depends on snowmelt conditions and typically occurs in late May or early June. First-come-first-served with self-registration; no advance reservations.
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
Upper Deadman Campground sits at 7,800 feet in a pine forest setting along Deadman Creek in the Inyo National Forest, offering a quiet basecamp for exploring the volcanic landscape between Mammoth Lakes and June Lake. This free primitive campground provides 20 sites for tent and car camping only on a first-come-first-served basis with self-registration upon arrival. Facilities are basic: vault toilets are available, but campers must bring all their own drinking water as none is provided. A limited number of bear lockers are shared among sites, so proper food storage practices are essential. The 14-day stay limit applies, and quiet hours run from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. The campground is not suitable for RV camping due to the terrain and access road. Nearby Deadman Creek offers fishing opportunities, and the area provides access to hiking and the unique volcanic features of the Long Valley Caldera region.
Directions
From US 395 and Highway 203 junction (Mammoth Lakes turnoff), drive 8.2 miles north on US 395. Turn west onto Deadman Creek Road and follow for approximately 3.2 miles to Upper Deadman Campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| 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 | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 647-3044 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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