Dispersed Camping in Mono County, California
Showing 461 locations in Mono County (Page 1 of 2).
02S03 & 02S21 Connector Dispersed
A remote dirt connector road in the Inyo National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities amidst the pine trees. Accessible by standard vehicles during dry conditions, the route provides quiet forested sites near Indiana Summit.
Adobe Hills Road Dispersed
Quiet and scenic dispersed camping corridor along Adobe Hills Road within the Inyo and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forests. The area offers spacious dirt pullouts and spurs surrounded by sagebrush and rolling hills, providing high privacy and minimal noise.
Aeolian Buttes Viewpoint Dispersed
A network of dirt forest service spurs surrounding the Aeolian Buttes viewpoint. This area offers dispersed camping opportunities in a scenic high-desert and pine environment with views of the Mono Basin.
Aerie Crag Spur and Parking
This paved spur and parking area features stunning mountain vistas and extremely clean pit toilets near the June Lake Loop. Overnight vehicle stays are permitted for a fee, though tent camping and campfires are strictly prohibited. The location closes seasonally for the winter, and showers can be accessed for a fee at a nearby developed campground.
Agnew Horse Camp
Equestrian-focused campground located in Reds Meadow Valley, providing corrals and immediate trail access for horseback riding into the Ansel Adams Wilderness.
Agnew Lake West Camp
Backcountry wilderness campsite situated on the western slopes above Agnew Lake along the Rush Creek Trail.
Agnew Meadows Group Camp
Spacious developed group campground nestled in the scenic Reds Meadow Valley of the Eastern Sierra. The site provides access to the Ansel Adams Wilderness, the Pacific Crest Trail, and Devils Postpile National Monument.
Airstrip Creek Road Dispersed
Airstrip Creek Road offers dispersed camping options along a native-material dirt road within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The corridor is generally accessible to all passenger vehicles and standard motorhomes.
Ansel Adams Traverse Camp
A secluded wilderness pocket located along the high traverse trail.
Ansel Adams Western Slope Camp
A highly secluded backcountry outpost tucked away on the western slopes.
Ansel Adams Wilderness Backcountry - Site A
Hike-in backcountry campsite located along the wilderness trail system within the Ansel Adams Wilderness.
Ansel Adams Wilderness Backcountry - Site B
Hike-in wilderness campsite situated in the scenic lake basins of the Ansel Adams Wilderness.
Ansel Adams Wilderness Backcountry - Site C
Hike-in wilderness campsite located along the trail within the Ansel Adams Wilderness.
Ansel Adams Wilderness Backcountry Camp
A remote, hike-in wilderness campsite located in the Ansel Adams Wilderness near Donohue Peak.
Ansel Adams Wilderness Backcountry Campsite (Middle)
A secluded hike-in campsite situated along the scenic wilderness trails near Minaret Falls.
Ansel Adams Wilderness Backcountry Campsite (North)
A remote, hike-in backcountry campsite located along the wilderness trail system west of Minaret Summit.
Ansel Adams Wilderness Backcountry Campsite (South)
A quiet, trail-accessible backcountry campsite nestled in the Inyo National Forest wilderness.
Ansel Adams Wilderness Backcountry Campsite
A remote hike-in backcountry camping area located deep within the Ansel Adams Wilderness near the Minarets.
Ansel Adams Wilderness Backcountry
Backcountry hike-in camping sites situated within the scenic Ansel Adams Wilderness, near the iconic Thousand Island Lake and Minaret Vista area. Overnight stays require a wilderness permit, and strict wilderness regulations apply to preserve the pristine environment.
Ansel Adams Wilderness Backcountry Site
This remote backcountry site is located in the Ansel Adams Wilderness near Pincushion Peak, accessible only by foot via hiking trails.
Ansel Adams Wilderness Hike-In Camp
A remote backcountry campsite situated deep within the Ansel Adams Wilderness, offering convenient access to nearby natural hot springs and pristine montane streams.
Ansel Adams Wilderness Hike-In Site
A backcountry hike-in campsite located within the Ansel Adams Wilderness, accessible via trails from Agnew Meadows.
Antelope Mountain Lateral Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Antelope Mountain Lateral in Inyo National Forest. The pine-studded landscape offers several pullouts suitable for self-contained camping, situated near Gilbert Peak and the Long Valley Caldera.
Aspen Campground, Inyo National Forest
Aspen Campground is a developed Forest Service facility located along Poole Power Plant Road near Lee Vining. Nestled next to a rushing river and an alpine meadow, it features about 30 first-come, first-served campsites shaded by beautiful aspen trees. Potable water and pit toilets are available, and the site accommodates passenger vehicles as well as larger trailers.
Aspen Group Campground
Aspen Group Campground is a secluded, creek-side group site located in Rock Creek Canyon within the Inyo National Forest. Nestled in a scenic stand of aspen trees, this site is ideal for large gatherings and offers convenient access to exceptional trout fishing and backcountry hiking trails. The facility features flush toilets and drinking water, making it a comfortable mountain retreat.
Aurora Road Dispersed
This dirt road corridor within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest offers remote dispersed camping options close to historic sites near the California-Nevada border. The route consists of native dirt and gravel, suitable for most vehicles under dry conditions.
Aurora South Cutoff Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along the Aurora South Cutoff Road within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. This area offers quiet, primitive camping options on a native-surface dirt road that is generally accessible to most vehicles.
Avalanche Road Dispersed
This scenic corridor along Avalanche Road offers dispersed camping opportunities within the peaceful pine forests of the Sierra Nevada. The native dirt road leads to several pull-out sites suitable for dry camping during the seasonal window.
Avalanche Way Road Dispersed
A scenic dirt road corridor within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities near Bridgeport. It serves as an excellent base for accessing nearby trailheads and rugged peaks.
Bachar Boulders Road
A dirt access road leading toward the popular Bachar Boulders climbing area. Highly favored by recreational climbers seeking rustic dispersed camping in the pines.
Badger Flats Group Camp
Badger Flats Group Camp is a remote, forested group site in the Sierra National Forest situated along Rancheria Creek. Shaded by mature fir trees, it accommodates up to 100 people and 35 vehicles, offering excellent access to Kaiser Wilderness trails. It is ideal for large family gatherings and equestrian campers, though no specific horse amenities are built.
Baker Campground
Situated in a beautiful mixed conifer forest along the banks of the Stanislaus River, this developed Forest Service campground features paved main roads and dirt parking pads. It offers easy access to river fishing and scenic vistas, with basic amenities including vault toilets, drinking water, and a camp host. The sites are well-shaded and spaced nicely under the pines.
Bald Mountain Lateral Road Dispersed
A scenic forest corridor along Bald Mountain Lateral Road, offering multiple dirt pull-offs for remote boondocking under the pines.
Bald Mountain Spring Forest Spurs
A network of quiet Forest Service spurs near Bald Mountain Spring, offering peaceful pine forest camping. These dispersed sites provide a scenic and secluded alternative to developed campgrounds in the Mammoth Lakes area.
Balloon Road Dispersed
A quiet dirt corridor offering dispersed camping access within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The native-surface road winds through scenic pine and brush country with several pullouts suitable for self-contained rigs.
Barney Lake Hike-In Site
Backcountry campsite offering quiet seclusion amidst alpine scenery near Barney Lake.
Beaver Cove @ Crowley Lake
Scenic lakeside primitive camping area near Beaver Cove with direct water access and spectacular mountain backdrops.
Benton Crossing Forest Spurs
This quiet dispersed camping corridor is located along unpaved forest roads off Benton Crossing Road. The primary spur features a flat clearing near a large shade tree, ideal for standard vehicles, campervans, or tent campers. Nearby spurs provide additional rustic pullouts nestled in the native forest landscape, offering a peaceful setting with minimal traffic noise.
Big Bend Campground
A developed Inyo National Forest campground situated along a scenic canyon river under a canopy of tall trees. It features 17 clean, well-maintained sites with vault toilets, potable water, and fire rings, making it a peaceful and convenient option. The access road is a well-graded gravel surface.
Big Meadow Campground
Big Meadow Campground is a scenic, small developed campground situated along Rock Creek within the Inyo National Forest. Extremely popular with climbers and hikers, it offers around 12 sites with basic amenities like flush toilets and potable water for a nightly fee. The surrounding area features excellent hiking trails and granite climbing routes within walking distance. Verified updates from Summer 2022 indicate well-maintained facilities and a peaceful forest atmosphere.
BigHorn Campground
A scenic developed state campground nestled along the river corridor, offering waterfront campsites with direct access for trout fishing. Bighorn sheep are frequently spotted grazing in the area. The campground is equipped with basic amenities including campfire rings, picnic tables, and vault toilets, though campers must bring their own supply of fresh water.
Bodie Road BLM Dispersed
This dispersed camping area features multiple gravel pull-outs and small desert spurs on BLM-managed land along the road to Bodie. The high-desert landscape consists of rolling sagebrush hills, offering quick and convenient overnight options just off Highway 395.
Bolsillo Campground
A small, primitive US Forest Service campground nestled in the Sierra National Forest near Mono Hot Springs, offering quiet, pine-shaded sites ideal for smaller rigs.
Bootleg Campground
Shaded by mature Jeffrey pines along the West Walker River, this quiet developed campground offers a relaxing retreat. Single-family sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings. Flush toilets and drinking water are available on-site during the operating season.
Borrow Pit Spur Road Dispersed
This native dirt spur road offers dispersed camping within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The corridor is surrounded by pines and provides quiet, secluded spots for self-contained campers.
Boulder Campground Road Corridor
Located in the scenic Lee Vining Canyon of Inyo National Forest, this corridor provides access to developed campgrounds and forest spurs along the gateway to Yosemite. The primary road is graded gravel, suitable for passenger cars, while side spurs offer more rugged dirt terrain. Camping is strictly limited to designated developed sites, making this area a highly regulated but beautifully scenic basecamp. Visitors will enjoy stunning views of the surrounding granite peaks and proximity to Lee Vining Creek.
Boundary Loop Road Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest near Bridgeport, providing access to dispersed camping sites.
Bridgeport Backcountry Hike-In
A remote walk-in camping spot located in the scenic backcountry near Bridgeport, California.
Bridgeport District, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
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Bridgeport National Forest Dispersed Area
A quiet dispersed camping pullout located in the scenic Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest near Quarry Peak.
Bridgeport Reservoir Marina & Campground
A fully developed marina and RV campground located directly on the shores of Bridgeport Reservoir, featuring full hookups and a boat launch.
Buckeye Campground
Located along Buckeye Creek beneath a canopy of Jeffrey and Lodgepole pines, this developed campground offers scenic, well-spaced sites. It features easy access to Hoover Wilderness hiking trails and the natural hot springs.
Buckeye Robinson Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor winding along Buckeye Robinson Creek Road within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Burcham Creek Spur Road Dispersed
A quiet Forest Service spur road in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities on native dirt surfaces.
Burcham Ranch Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor winding through the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Offering a mix of high-desert and forested environments, this dirt road provides several pullout options suitable for self-contained rigs seeking a peaceful wilderness experience near Bridgeport.
Burger Natural Area Dispersed Corridor
This quiet dispersed camping corridor in the Burger Natural Area offers access along native dirt roads in the Inyo National Forest. Located just outside Lee Vining, it provides a peaceful pine forest setting close to Yosemite's eastern entrance.
Cameron Canyon Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Cameron Canyon Road within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest near Bridgeport. The road features expansive mountain views and spacious pullouts suitable for various vehicle configurations.
Camp High Sierra
A developed and historic mountain campground located near Mammoth Lakes, featuring a general store, showers, and water hookups.
China Camp Road Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities along a native-material road surface.
Chipmunk Flat Campground
A rustic and primitive Forest Service campground located near Sonora Pass in the Stanislaus National Forest. Nestled in a scenic mountain valley along a creek, it provides basic, peaceful campsites surrounded by pines.
Chris Flat Campground
A pleasant US Forest Service campground situated along the scenic Walker River canyon. It offers basic developed amenities like picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets, and drinking water, making it a reliable spot for both tent and RV campers right off the highway.
Claypit Cutoff Dispersed
Claypit Cutoff provides dispersed camping options along a native dirt road in the Inyo National Forest near Mammoth Lakes. The road is open to all vehicles, offering secluded spots among the pine forest while remaining close to local hot springs.
Cloudburst Creek Road Dispersed Camping
This native dirt corridor provides dispersed camping opportunities within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest near Leavitt Meadows. High-clearance vehicles are recommended due to the unpaved surface.
Cloudburst Group Area Road Dispersed
A native dirt road corridor within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, providing dispersed camping pullouts near Silver Falls and Leavitt Meadows.
Clover Meadow Campground
Clover Meadow Campground is a remote Sierra National Forest destination offering rustic wilderness camping near Jackass Butte and McCreary Trailhead.
Clover Meadow Campground
A remote, primitive campground located in the Sierra National Forest, serving as an excellent basecamp for nearby trailheads into the wilderness.
Cockscomb Backcountry Camp
A remote, hike-in backcountry campsite located in the wilderness near Cockscomb.
Coldwater Campground - Inyo NF
Coldwater Campground sits in a dense pine forest near Mammoth Lakes, with Coldwater and Mammoth Creeks running right through the site. It offers exceptional access to high-alpine hiking trails, including the scenic Duck Pass Trail, and provides convenient proximity to fishing at nearby Lake Mary.
Connell Cow Camp
A quiet dispersed camping area located near the historic Connell Cow Camp in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Convict Lake Campground
A popular, well-organized developed campground situated next to Convict Creek and just a short walk from the shores of Convict Lake. The facility offers paved access, flush toilets, drinking water, and hot showers nearby, making it highly accessible for all rig types, though sites are closely spaced. Excellent base for hiking the Convict Lake Loop, trout fishing, and exploring the eastern Sierra Nevada.
Cottonwood Canyon Road Dispersed Camping
Cottonwood Canyon Road offers dispersed camping opportunities within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The native dirt road is accessible to most vehicles during dry conditions, leading to quiet sites nestled in a scenic environment.
Cottonwood Meadows Road Dispersed
Cottonwood Meadows Road offers peaceful dispersed camping options along a native dirt road within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Accessible to all vehicle types under dry conditions, it provides a quiet escape with typical forest scenery.
Cowcamp Creek Road Dispersed
Cowcamp Creek Road offers dispersed camping opportunities along a native dirt road in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The corridor provides a quiet, forested setting close to several trailheads and scenic hiking options.
Cowtrack Mountain Road Dispersed
This dispersed camping zone is situated along Cowtrack Mountain Road and adjacent forest spurs within the Inyo National Forest. The area offers rustic dry camping options on native dirt surfaces nestled within a scenic high-desert pine forest.
Crags Campground
An exceptionally scenic, mountain-view developed campground managed by the Forest Service, situated along Robinson Creek. Towering Jeffrey pines offer partial shade, and sites boast spectacular vistas of the rugged Sawtooth Ridge peaks. Complete with campfire circles, picnic tables, food storage lockers, drinking water, and flush toilet facilities.
Crater Mountain Flats Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along the base of Crater Mountain on the Inyo National Forest. The area features a mix of dirt spur roads weaving through pine forest flats, providing multiple options for rustic overnight stays.
Crater Mountain Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping along Crater Mountain Road, located near the Mono Crater Trailhead. The area offers sandy terrain, some tree shade, and views of the surrounding volcanic peaks. High-clearance vehicles or 4WD are recommended due to sandy pockets and narrow tracks.
Crater Tract Q-024 Dispersed Camping
An unpaved forest corridor offering dispersed camping in the Inyo National Forest. Located just off Highway 158 near June Lake, the road is made of native dirt and gravel, providing relatively easy access to several flat clearings in a scenic wooded environment.
Crestview Roadside Rest Stop
An official highway rest stop surrounded by tall pine trees along US-395, offering a convenient overnight parking option. It features clean restrooms, a fresh spring water pump, and picnic tables, but experiences occasional highway noise and gets busy during peak travel seasons.
Crowley Lake BLM Edge Dispersed
Situated on the boundary of BLM and Inyo National Forest land, this open dispersed camping area provides wide-open views of the Crowley Lake basin. The site is highly exposed and can experience significant wind, but offers a quiet setting away from the main developed campgrounds. Access is via a short dirt spur road that does not require high clearance in dry conditions. There are a few spots suitable for small groups to camp together.
Crowley Lake Campground
Crowley Lake Campground is a developed BLM facility on a bluff west of US-395. It features 47 sites with picnic tables, fire pits, and lantern holders. Visitors enjoy 360-degree views of the Sierra Nevada mountains, McGee Mountain, and Crowley Lake.
Crowley Lake Campground
A developed county/agency-operated facility featuring 12 spacious, non-serviced sites equipped with fire rings and picnic tables, as well as an adjacent full-hookup RV section.
Crowley Lake Eastside Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities are located along the eastern side of Crowley Lake within the Inyo National Forest. The dirt road offers direct motorized access to primitive camping areas surrounded by scenic high-desert and lake views.
Crowley Lake Municipal Area Parking
An urban parking option near municipal facilities and the local park in Crowley Lake. While convenient for brief overnight stops in discreet rigs, vehicle habitation is restricted by county regulations.
Crown Point Backcountry Camp
A secluded backcountry campsite nestled in the alpine terrain of the Hoover Wilderness near Crown Point.
Deadman Campground
Situated along the banks of the scenic Stanislaus River near Kennedy Meadows, this developed campground features sites set within a dramatic canyon of tall pines and impressive rocky cliffs. The main access loop is paved, while individual camp pads are dirt-surfaced. Piped water and vault toilets are available seasonally.
Deadman Campgrounds Corridor
A scenic forested canyon corridor along Deadman Creek featuring developed campground loops in a pristine pine setting.
Deadman's Creek & Valley Floor (FR 2S144)
Spacious and shaded pine forest camping along Forest Road 2S144 in the Deadman's Creek area. Offering several level dirt pullouts, this area is highly accessible for mid-sized rigs and vans looking for a quiet retreat close to Mammoth Lakes.
Deadmans Creek Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping along Deadmans Creek Road and its adjacent spurs within the Inyo National Forest. Located near Deadman Dome and the Inyo Craters, this corridor offers tranquil sites under a canopy of pines. Access is via dirt roads that are generally passenger-vehicle friendly in dry conditions, though side spurs may require high clearance.
Dechambeau Creek Dispersed Area
A scenic network of dirt spur roads situated in the Mono Basin within Inyo National Forest. Offering panoramic views of Mono Lake and the surrounding mountains, these sites are ideal for self-contained travelers. The area features sandy dirt roads, some of which are tight and bordered by scratchy brush. Be mindful of soft terrain when selecting a campsite.
Dechambeau Pipeline Road Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor along Dechambeau Pipeline Road lies north of Mono Lake within the Inyo National Forest. The dirt and gravel roads provide access to flat, open sites surrounded by sagebrush and scenic volcanic vistas, including views of nearby Black Point. While the road is generally passenger-vehicle friendly in dry conditions, sandy patches and minor ruts require caution. This is an excellent staging area for exploring the Mono Basin scenic area.
Deep Creek Mine Road Dispersed
This scenic dirt road corridor in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest offers year-round dispersed camping access for all vehicle types.
Del Monte Canyon Road Dispersed
This rugged route through Del Monte Canyon offers opportunities for dispersed camping in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The native-surface road is generally open to all vehicles, providing access to remote, quiet spots.
Del Monte Canyon Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along Del Monte Canyon Road within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The native dirt road offers multiple pull-offs suitable for quiet overnight stays.
Devils Postpile National Monument
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Douglas Campground
A developed Forest Service campground located in the scenic Stanislaus National Forest, offering standard amenities nestled within a pine forest setting.
Duck Pass Trail Backcountry Area
Scenic alpine backcountry campsites located along the Duck Pass Trail area within Inyo National Forest.
Duck Pass Trail Hike-In Site A
A scenic backcountry hike-in campsite situated near the alpine lakes of the Duck Pass Trail.
Duck Pass Trail Hike-In Site B
High-alpine backcountry camping spot along the trail with beautiful mountain vistas.
Dunderburg Mill Road Dispersed
Dunderburg Mill Road offers scenic dispersed camping opportunities within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The dirt road winds through mountain terrain and provides access to several primitive pull-outs.
Dusy-Ershim OHV Route Spur A Dispersed
This spur road off the Dusy-Ershim OHV Route offers primitive dispersed camping opportunities in the scenic Sierra National Forest near White Bark Vista.
Eagle Nest Summer Home Road Dispersed
This dirt corridor provides scenic dispersed camping opportunities on Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest land near Bridgeport. The native surface road is generally accessible to most passenger vehicles and motorhomes, offering convenient access to nearby trailheads.
Earthquake Fault Road Dispersed
Wooded dispersed camping corridor located along the Earthquake Fault road and its adjacent forest spurs in Inyo National Forest. The area is surrounded by majestic Jeffrey pines and offers convenient proximity to both Mammoth Lakes and local natural attractions.
East Shore Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along East Shore Road near the shores of Mono Lake in Inyo National Forest. The area offers panoramic views of the Sierra landscape with scattered campsites situated along the dirt road corridor.
East Shore Road
An unpaved forest road offering dispersed camping access along the eastern side of Mono Lake within Inyo National Forest.
Edison Ferry Pickup
This remote wilderness ferry pickup on Lake Edison serves backpackers along the John Muir Trail and is accessible only by foot or seasonal watercraft.
Edison Lake Road & Mono Hot Springs Dispersed
This scenic dispersed camping corridor is located along Edison Lake Road (Kaiser Pass Road) near Mono Hot Springs and Edison Lake. The area offers rustic, secluded sites embedded in a deep Sierra pine forest, with convenient access to natural riverside hot mineral pools and alpine trailheads. Road access is highly challenging, requiring travel on a very narrow, winding, one-lane mountain road with steep drop-offs and large potholes.
El Camino Estate Road Dispersed
This dirt forest road in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest offers basic dispersed camping opportunities close to Bridgeport.
Ellery Lake East Forest Spur
A quiet dirt forest spur located east of Ellery Lake, offering dispersed camping potential within the national forest.
Emerald Lake Backcountry Spot
A small flat shelf ideal for low-impact backpacking tents near Emerald Lake.
Esha Canyon Backcountry Camp
A remote backcountry camping spot located along the wilderness trails near Esha Peak.
Esha Peak Eastern Ridge Camp
Remote alpine backcountry site offering pristine solitude.
Esha Peak Wilderness Zone
Remote backcountry camping areas located in the John Muir Wilderness near Esha Peak, accessible only via hiking trails.
Farrington Siphon Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along the Farrington Siphon road in the Inyo National Forest. The native dirt road winds through sagebrush and pine, offering multiple pullouts with views of the Eastern Sierra.
Farrington Siphon Road
A scenic dirt corridor located within the Inyo National Forest just south of Lee Vining, offering primitive dispersed camping along its route with volcanic and mountainous backdrops.
Fern/Yost Trailhead
Fern/Yost Trailhead parking area in the Inyo National Forest. Located along the scenic June Lake Loop, this trailhead serves hikers visiting Fern Lake and Yost Creek. Overnight parking is permitted, primarily serving wilderness backpackers.
Flats Road Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Flats Road in the Inyo National Forest. The area provides easy access to native dirt pullouts nestled among the pine trees, offering a peaceful setting near Mammoth Lakes.
Florence Lake Spur D Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located off Edison Lake Road along Florence Lake Spur D. Tucked into the high Sierra pines, this area offers secluded, primitive sites with excellent privacy. The access road is a long, rough dirt track with rocky sections and limited turnarounds, making it poorly suited for trailers or large RVs. It provides a peaceful retreat near Florence and Edison Lakes, but requires complete self-sufficiency.
Forest Road 02S135 Dispersed
This corridor along Forest Road 02S135 offers dispersed camping opportunities in the scenic pine forests of Inyo National Forest, located just off Highway 395 near Mammoth Lakes.
Forest Road 03S03A Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping options nested in the pines of Inyo National Forest, situated just outside of Mammoth Lakes near the scenic Long Valley Caldera.
Forest Road 1S34 (June Lake Junction)
Located near the June Lake Junction just off US-395, this corridor along Forest Road 1S34 provides access to dispersed camping sites on Inyo National Forest land. The area consists of native-material dirt tracks running through pine forest and high desert brush. A large gravel pullout near the entrance is used for active winter snowplow maintenance, which can generate noise during winter months.
Forest Road 2S136 Dispersed
This scenic dirt corridor off Highway 395 offers tranquil, pine-shaded dispersed camping areas in the Eastern Sierra foothills near Mammoth Lakes.
Forest Road 2S140 & 2S139 Dispersed
A peaceful forest camping corridor situated along Forest Roads 2S140, 2S139, and surrounding spurs. The main access road consists of old, patchy pavement and dirt, leading to numerous level pullouts nestled under a canopy of ponderosa pines. Highly popular with off-roaders but quiet at night.
Forest Road 2S21 Dispersed
Located in the scenic pine forests of the Inyo National Forest, Forest Road 2S21 offers excellent dispersed camping opportunities. This gravel corridor is situated near the Glass Creek area, providing easy access to local geographical landmarks like Lookout Mountain and Big Springs. Campsites are nestled among mature pine trees, offering good spacing and beautiful forest scenery just off US-395.
Forest Road Spur (Mammoth Lakes)
A quiet dirt spur road within the Inyo National Forest, offering dispersed camping in a serene pine forest setting near Mammoth Lakes.
Forest Road Spur 15987a8d
This dirt spur road is situated within the Inyo National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping opportunities near Deadman Dome and Inyo Craters.
Forest Spur - Inyo National Forest
A quiet dirt spur road located in the Inyo National Forest near Glass Mountain, offering remote dispersed camping opportunities in a scenic wooded setting.
Forest Spur 2N23 Dispersed (Cemetery Road)
A scenic dirt corridor along Forest Road 2N23, also known as Cemetery Road, offering expansive panoramic views of Mono Lake and the surrounding mountains. The road is accessible by standard vehicles but becomes narrow and overgrown with brush, which can scratch larger rigs.
Forest Spur 3S12
An undeveloped dirt spur road within the Inyo National Forest, providing standard dispersed camping options close to the highway.
Forest Spur Dispersed - Glass Mountain Area
This isolated forest spur in the Inyo National Forest provides access to quiet dispersed camping areas near Glass Mountain. The native dirt road winds through pine forests, offering secluded sites for self-contained rigs.
Forest Spur Dispersed (Inyo National Forest)
A quiet Forest Service spur road in the Inyo National Forest offering rustic dispersed camping options. Located near the scenic Williams Butte, the area features views of the surrounding mountains and easy access from the highway along a native dirt surface.
Forest Spur Dispersed Area
A scenic dirt spur located within the Inyo National Forest near Bridgeport, providing direct access to quiet dispersed camping areas in a dense pine forest setting.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
This quiet pine-forested spur in the Inyo National Forest provides standard dispersed camping opportunities along a dirt road. It is accessible to most standard vehicles under dry conditions.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along a forest spur east of Highway 395 and north of Mono Lake. The area features level sites nestled among low desert brush and juniper trees, offering shelter and beautiful panoramic views of the Sierra Nevada range. Access involves sandy tracks that can become deceptively deep, so care must be taken when maneuvering larger rigs.
Forest Spur Dispersed
This dirt spur road offers dispersed camping within the Inyo National Forest near Mammoth Lakes. It provides standard forest service camping in a quiet, wooded setting.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet native-material spur road in the Inyo National Forest near Mammoth Lakes, offering basic dispersed camping opportunities. This area is surrounded by dry pine woods and provides a rustic wilderness experience.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet dirt forest spur offering dispersed camping options within the Inyo National Forest, situated near the scenic Indiana Summit. Ideal for those looking for a secluded forest retreat.
Forest Spur Dispersed
This dirt spur road in the Inyo National Forest offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities in a pine forest setting. The road is accessible to most passenger vehicles, providing basic roadside pull-outs.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet dirt spur road located within the Inyo National Forest near Mammoth Lakes, providing rustic dispersed camping in a wooded setting.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet dirt spur road located in the Inyo National Forest near Black Mountain, offering basic dispersed camping options among the pine trees.
Forest Spur Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along forest spurs within the Inyo National Forest, featuring native dirt tracks suitable for standard vehicles in dry conditions.
Forest Spur Dispersed
This native material dirt spur in the Inyo National Forest offers quiet dispersed camping options. Suitable for high-clearance or standard passenger vehicles in dry conditions, it provides a scenic, wooded retreat.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A peaceful Forest Service spur road in Inyo National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities near Mono Lake. This native-surface dirt corridor winds through scenic high-desert and pine environments, providing a secluded camping option.
Forest Spur Mc Pherson Grade Dispersed
A native material dirt spur road off Mc Pherson Grade in the Inyo National Forest, offering level areas for dispersed camping just a short distance from the highway. The area provides quick highway access while remaining relatively quiet at night.
Forest Spur Road
A secluded dirt spur road within the pine forest offering basic dispersed camping corridors outside of the scenic basin.
Forest Spur Road
A short, unpaved spur road located off the highway in the Inyo National Forest, providing quick access to flat dirt pullouts for overnight camping near Mono Lake.
Garnet Lake Basin Camp
A flat granite camping ledge with direct views of the lake basin.
Garnet Lake East Shore Camp
A scenic backcountry spot resting on the eastern shore of Garnet Lake.
Garnet Lake North Trail Camp
A scenic backcountry clearing nestled among granite outcrops.
Gem Lake Trail Junction Camp
Wilderness camp area located near the upper junction of the trail before Gem Lake.
Glass Creek Campground
Glass Creek Campground is a spacious, primitive USFS camping area nestled in the pines just off the highway. It features large, mostly level sites capable of accommodating big rigs and toy haulers, complete with fire rings, bear boxes, and vault toilets.
Glass Flow / Obsidian Dome Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Glass Flow Road and its nearby forest spurs. Tucked into a mature pine forest near Obsidian Dome, it offers spacious, sandy sites suitable for various rig sizes with excellent wooded privacy.
Granite Creek C Spur Dispersed
This native-material forest spur in the Sierra National Forest offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities close to Granite Creek. The route is open seasonally from late spring through late autumn, providing basic dry-camping access for standard vehicles.
Granite Creek Campground
Granite Creek Campground offers a remote mountain camping experience along the scenic Granite Creek with basic developed amenities.
Granite Mountain Wilderness Road Dispersed
Quiet and scenic dispersed camping areas along Granite Mountain Wilderness Road. The route winds through sparse pine and high-desert landscapes with open views of the surrounding mountains and potential wildlife sightings.
Grant Lake Forest Roads & Spurs
A scenic network of Forest Service spurs in the Inyo National Forest, situated just west of Grant Lake off the June Lake Loop. This area provides quiet dispersed camping opportunities amidst pines and sagebrush, within close proximity to mountain recreation.
Grant Lake Overlook and Shoreline Spurs
A series of dirt forest spurs and shoreline pull-offs on the western side of Grant Lake within Inyo National Forest. This area provides scenic dispersed camping opportunities directly on the lake's sandy beach areas and elevated overlook points. High-clearance vehicles are recommended for sandy beach access, while the upper overlook remains accessible to most passenger vehicles.
Green Creek Group Campground
Set in a scenic canyon along Green Creek, this primitive USFS group campground offers a rustic forest experience with immediate trailhead access. Tall Jeffrey pines and aspens provide partial shade for the group sites, which feature picnic tables, fire circles, grills, and food storage lockers. It serves as an ideal base camp for group gatherings and hikers heading into the nearby wilderness lakes.
Green Creek Loop Road
Green Creek Loop Road offers dispersed camping opportunities along a dirt corridor within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The area provides access to nearby trailheads and scenic Sierra Nevada vistas, suitable for a variety of rig sizes in dry conditions.
Grouse Meadows Spur Road Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest near Bridgeport. This native-material spur offers access to primitive dispersed camping settings with convenient pull-outs.
Guard Station Entrance Road
This dirt access road in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities close to Highway 395 and Fales Hot Spring. Standard Forest Service rules apply along the corridor, with easy access for most vehicles under dry conditions.
Gull Lake Campground
A small, shaded developed campground situated in a stand of mature aspen trees along the shores of Gull Lake. Ideal for tents and smaller camper vans, the facility provides intimate lakeside access and fishing. A narrow cul-de-sac turnaround restricts longer trailers and larger motorhomes.
Gull Tract North of Gull Lake Dispersed
A scenic and quiet forested corridor north of Gull Lake in the Inyo National Forest, featuring dirt spur roads suitable for dispersed camping near the June Lake Loop.
Hartley Springs Campground
An inviting, pine-shaded developed campground situated in a tranquil forest setting. The area is exceptionally well-maintained, offering basic amenities and a peaceful atmosphere. Access is straightforward, though larger rigs are advised to utilize the southern entrance off Highway 395 to avoid sandy road sections.
Hartley Springs Road (FR 2S10) Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor winding through the Inyo National Forest along Hartley Springs Road (FR 2S10) and its adjacent spurs. This area offers quiet, wooded sites with convenient access to Highway 395 and nearby rock climbing. Heavy or low-clearance vehicles should exercise caution, as loose, sandy sections on side spurs can present traction challenges.
Hatchery Interp Site and Forest Spurs
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along the dirt spurs near the Hatchery Interpretive Site in Inyo National Forest. These native dirt roads offer a scenic pine forest setting with excellent proximity to Hot Creek Geological Site. While roads are flat and accessible to most rigs in dry conditions, some sandy or muddy spots can occur.
Hawthorne - Fletcher Road Dispersed
This primitive dirt corridor along Hawthorne - Fletcher Road provides dispersed camping within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The native material road is generally accessible to standard passenger vehicles and motorhomes.
Hilton Creek Trailhead Dispersed Area
Located near the Hilton Creek Trailhead, this area offers dispersed camping opportunities along the access road and adjacent forest spurs. Visitors can enjoy scenic vistas of Crowley Lake and the surrounding Sierra Nevada mountains. A pleasant creek flows near the road, providing a peaceful natural backdrop. The access road is a native material surface suitable for most passenger vehicles during dry conditions, though camping is restricted to areas outside the immediate active trailhead parking footprint.
Hoffman Meadow Spur Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along the Hoffman Meadow Spur in the Sierra Nevada, offering quiet dirt pullouts surrounded by pine forest.
Honeymoon Flat Campground
Honeymoon Flat Campground sits adjacent to the rushing waters of Robinson Creek, only a few miles from the scenic Twin Lakes area. The campground is split into two loops on either side of Twin Lakes Road; the west loop is nestled under a canopy of Jeffrey and lodgepole pines, while the east loop is more open with expansive mountain views. This location offers easy access to stream fishing, hiking trails, and nearby water recreation. The upper portion operates on a first-come, first-served basis, while the lower loop accepts reservations.
Hooper Diversion OHV Route Dispersed
Hooper Diversion OHV Route and the connected Work Camp Loop offer scenic dispersed camping opportunities within the Sierra National Forest. Situated near Jackass Meadow, the area features pine-forested terrain with multiple pullouts suitable for self-contained rigs. The access roads consist of dirt with native and bituminous treatments, making them generally passable for most vehicles during dry conditions.
Hoover Wilderness Backcountry Camping
A collection of pristine hike-in backcountry camping sites set deep within the spectacular alpine landscape of the Hoover Wilderness. Nestled beneath the towering granite walls of Crown Point and Slide Mountain, these wilderness camps are accessible only on foot via challenging backcountry trails. The area offers exceptional opportunities for solitude and remote exploration in a pristine natural environment.
Hoover Wilderness Backcountry Campsites
A cluster of pristine backcountry hike-in campsites situated along the Robinson Creek trail corridor within the Hoover Wilderness. These sites are accessible only on foot or by pack stock, offering a peaceful wilderness experience near Bridgeport. Wilderness permits are required for all overnight stays in this area.
Hoover Wilderness Backcountry Site
Remote backcountry hike-in site located within the Hoover Wilderness near Tower Peak, ideal for backpackers seeking deep wilderness isolation.
Hoover Wilderness Campsite
An established backcountry campsite along the Robinson Creek trail, featuring a rustic stone fire ring.
Hoover Wilderness Hike-In Site
A remote wilderness hike-in campsite located within the Hoover Wilderness area of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Horse Meadows Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Horse Meadows Road and adjacent spurs within the Inyo National Forest. The area features a mix of pine forest and open meadow terrain, providing excellent access to nearby trails such as Gibbs Lake. It serves as an excellent base for exploring the eastern Sierra region.
Hot Creek Fisherman Road Dispersed
Primitive dispersed camping corridor located along Inyo National Forest roads near Mammoth Lakes. The native dirt spurs offer scenic views of the surrounding mountains and provide easy access to nearby geological attractions.
Hot Creek Overlook Dispersed
A scenic road corridor along Hot Creek Spur North leading to the Hot Creek Geological Overlook. Dispersed campsites are situated on dirt pullouts offering spectacular vistas of the Sierra Nevada mountains and steam rising from the geological site below.
Humboldt-Toiyabe Dispersed (Bridgeport)
An unnamed forest road corridor offering rustic, remote dispersed camping opportunities in the Bridgeport Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Humboldt-Toiyabe Dispersed Spot
This dispersed camping spot is located on Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest land near Highway 108, offering convenient access to nearby hiking trails and scenic mountain views.
Huntoon Campground Loops Dispersed Area
This dispersed camping area lies along the overgrown loop roads of the defunct Huntoon Campground in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Situated just east of US-395, it features quiet campsites set near a scenic, flowing creek, though some highway noise is audible during the day. The narrow, single-lane access track is overgrown with dry brush, making it best suited for low-profile campervans rather than larger rigs or trailers.
Inlet Stream Trailside Spot
A tranquil trailside site positioned near the inlet stream.
Inyo Craters Spur Q-035 Dispersed
A peaceful forest corridor offering dispersed camping options under a canopy of pines near the Inyo Craters. The native dirt spurs provide several flat clearings suitable for boondocking with easy access to nearby trails.
Inyo Forest Road 1535 Dispersed
Located just off US-395 and ten minutes from June Lake, this dispersed camping area along Forest Road 1535 features wooded sites and open meadow areas with direct access to local OHV trails. While the proximity to the highway makes access straightforward, traffic noise is prominent at night. The access road is a bumpy dirt track with pockets of soft sand that require caution, though standard vehicles can navigate it with care. Some traditional sites have been decommissioned for active forest restoration, so campers must use established sites and respect local recovery signs.
Inyo Forest Road 1N54 Spur
A quiet dirt spur road located in the Inyo National Forest near Simons Spring, offering peaceful dispersed camping opportunities on native soil.
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A quiet dirt forest spur located in the pine forests of the Inyo National Forest. Perfect for dispersed camping with direct access off the main track.
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A dirt forest spur offering dispersed camping on native surface terrain within the Inyo National Forest. The road is open to all vehicles, but high clearance may be beneficial during inclement weather.
Inyo Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along an Inyo National Forest spur road, located near Upper Pizona Spring. This high-desert woodland setting provides peaceful, undeveloped spaces for dry camping.
Inyo Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated on Inyo National Forest land near Mammoth Lakes. Located just off US-395 and near McGee Creek, it offers pull-offs along an unpaved road with surrounding mountain vistas.
Inyo Forest Spur Dispersed
This unpaved forest spur offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities in the pine forests of Inyo National Forest near Mammoth Lakes.
Inyo Forest Spur Dispersed
A short dirt spur road off US-395 in the Inyo National Forest, offering quick and convenient dispersed camping near the scenic Obsidian Dome area.
Inyo Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet dirt spur road nestled in the Inyo National Forest pine trees, offering easy access for dispersed camping. It is located just a short drive from Mammoth Lakes and provides a peaceful, shaded setting close to local attractions.
Inyo Forest Spur Dispersed
This native dirt spur road within the Inyo National Forest offers secluded pull-offs suitable for quiet dispersed camping. The route provides access to a peaceful forested area near the Glass Mountain Ridge.
Inyo Forest Spur Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along an Inyo National Forest spur road near Indiana Summit. The native dirt road offers secluded camping opportunities amidst the quiet Jeffrey pines.
Inyo Forest Spur Dispersed
A spacious gravel dispersed camping area off a bumpy forest road spur, offering scenic mountain backdrops and views of the river below, located just outside the eastern boundary of Yosemite National Park.
Inyo Forest Spur Dispersed
This quiet dirt road spur in the Inyo National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities in a pine-wooded setting. Accessible to most standard vehicles, it provides peaceful overnight parking with typical forest stay limits.
Inyo Forest Spur
This quiet Forest Service spur road in the Inyo National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities along a native material dirt road.
Inyo Forest Spur near Minaret Vista
A quiet dirt forest spur located in the Inyo National Forest near Minaret Vista, offering rustic dispersed camping options in a dense pine forest setting.
Inyo Forest Spur Road Dispersed
A dirt forest spur road located in Inyo National Forest near Mammoth Lakes, offering accessible dispersed camping options close to Highway 395.
Inyo Forest Spur Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities located along a native-material forest spur road within the Inyo National Forest. The area offers a quiet retreat near Crater Mountain, characterized by typical Sierra pine forest and sagebrush.
Inyo Forest Spur Road
This Forest Service spur road in the Inyo National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities along a native dirt surface. The area provides a peaceful wooded environment easily reached by most standard vehicles.
Inyo Forest Spur Roads Dispersed Area
These dirt forest spurs off the main routes in Inyo National Forest offer quiet and primitive dispersed camping opportunities.
Inyo Forest Spur Roads Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping options along native-surface forest spurs in the Inyo National Forest. Located just east of Mammoth Lakes, this area offers convenient access to nearby geothermal hot springs and scenic mountain views while providing a wooded escape.
Inyo National Forest - Crooked Meadows Spurs
Quiet pine-forested dispersed camping areas situated along native-surface forest spurs near Crooked Meadows. These sites provide a peaceful woodland setting with excellent privacy, easily accessible from the main routes near Mammoth Lakes.
Inyo National Forest - Mono Lake Dispersed
This zone covers the forest spurs and pullouts near the shores of Mono Lake, just outside Lee Vining. Dispersed camping is available along USFS road spurs on Inyo National Forest land, offering scenic views of the lake and surrounding Sierra landscape. While some highway noise is present due to proximity to Highway 395, the area provides convenient access to Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve.
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Inyo National Forest Road 2S07F
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along Forest Road 2S07F, located near Owens River Road. The area features scenic clearings among the pine trees with flat ground suitable for multiple vehicle sizes.
Inyo National Forest Spur (Mono Lake)
This Forest Service spur road offers quick dispersed camping access just off the main highway near Mono Lake. Located within the Inyo National Forest, the area provides a basic dirt road environment with native dirt surfaces suitable for standard vehicles in dry conditions.
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A native material forest spur road off the main corridor, ideal for quiet dispersed camping away from the highway.
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An official National Forest spur road off the main route, offering opportunities for dispersed camping. The area is surrounded by typical pine and sagebrush vegetation.
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This native-material dirt spur road offers dispersed camping options in the Inyo National Forest near Mammoth Lakes. It provides a convenient base for exploring the surrounding eastern Sierra attractions.
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Official USFS spur road providing dispersed camping options in a rustic wilderness environment. Native material dirt road that winds through sparse pine woodlands.
Inyo National Forest Spur Dispersed
This dirt spur road offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities within the scenic Inyo National Forest near Mammoth Lakes.
Inyo National Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet dirt spur road situated in the Inyo National Forest, offering primitive camping opportunities near Antelope Mountain. The setting features a peaceful, wooded landscape with easy access for boondockers seeking a quiet forest escape.
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Quiet dirt spur road within Inyo National Forest. Provides open spaces for self-contained camping amidst pine and sagebrush terrain.
Inyo National Forest Spur
This native dirt forest spur provides a convenient access corridor into the Inyo National Forest, situated just outside of Mammoth Lakes and near Convict Lake. The spur road consists of native material suitable for standard vehicles in dry weather. Excellent recreation opportunities are nearby, including scenic hiking trailheads and mountain vistas.
Inyo National Forest Spur
A quiet dirt road spur located within the Inyo National Forest near Mammoth Lakes, offering access to dispersed camping opportunities in a pine forest setting.
Inyo National Forest Spur
This Inyo National Forest spur road offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities in a scenic wooded setting near Mammoth Lakes. Accessible via a native dirt road, the area provides a peaceful retreat with easy access to nearby springs.
Inyo National Forest Spur
This Inyo National Forest dirt spur road offers quiet, rustic dispersed camping near the Mono Basin Scenic Area. Accessible by most vehicles in dry conditions, it provides a peaceful pine-forested retreat.
Inyo National Forest Spur
A quiet forest road corridor in Inyo National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities. It provides a peaceful setting on native dirt surfaces with easy access to nearby thermal springs.
Inyo National Forest Spur
A native-material forest spur located within Inyo National Forest, offering dispersed camping in a scenic wooded setting near Mono Lake. This dirt road is open to all passenger vehicles and motorhomes, providing easy access to rustic, self-contained camping.
Inyo National Forest Spur Roads
A series of quiet forest spurs in the Inyo National Forest near Mammoth Lakes, providing dirt pull-outs suitable for dispersed camping.
Iris Meadow Campground Road
An unpaved road corridor within Inyo National Forest near Mammoth Lakes, offering access to scenic meadow dispersed camping areas and trailheads.
Iva Bell Hot Springs Backcountry Area
A cluster of remote backcountry campsites located along the Fish Creek trail corridor in the John Muir Wilderness. These primitive sites offer excellent access to nearby natural hot springs and alpine scenery, requiring a dedicated multi-mile trek to reach.
Iva Bell Hot Springs Wilderness Camp
A remote, hike-in backcountry campsite located deep within the wilderness near the scenic hot springs.
Iva Bell North Backcountry Camp
Primitive backcountry camping footprint located north of the primary hot springs area along the main trail corridor.
Iva Bell South Backcountry Camp
Primitive backcountry camping footprint located south of the main hot springs, offering a quiet retreat near the creek drainage.
Jackass Meadow Campground
Jackass Meadow Campground is a developed Forest Service facility situated below Florence Lake on the South Fork of the San Joaquin River. Shaded by lodgepole pine and aspen forests, the camp offers immediate access to the John Muir Wilderness and nearby recreation at the lake.
Jackass Rock C Spur T1 Dispersed
Primitive dispersed camping along a remote dirt spur road in the Sierra Nevada near Jackass Rock.
Johnny Meadow Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Johnny Meadow Road and its adjacent forest spurs. Set within a high-elevation pine forest, this area provides spacious camping options with typical wilderness privacy and convenient access to nearby meadows.
Jordan Spring Spur Road Dispersed
A quiet, primitive dispersed camping corridor along Jordan Spring Spur Road within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The dirt road provides access to undeveloped sites suitable for standard vehicles and trailers.
Junction Campground
A scenic developed campground situated just 2.5 miles outside Yosemite National Park's eastern gateway at Tioga Pass. This high-elevation campground features 12 first-come, first-served sites equipped with bear boxes, picnic tables, and fire rings, with vault toilets and trash disposal available on-site. The campground is closed seasonally during the winter months due to heavy snow.
June Lake Campground
A moderately sized developed campground located directly on the shoreline of June Lake, nestled in a mixed forest of aspen and pine. It features quick access to fishing, a marina, and boat rentals, and is within walking distance of shopping and dining in the town of June Lake. The facility provides drinking water, flush toilets, and bear-proof food storage lockers.
June Lake Short Cut Dispersed
A scenic unpaved route winding through the rolling pine and sagebrush hills of Inyo National Forest. The main dirt road and its connecting spurs offer numerous native-surface pullouts suitable for dispersed camping, providing excellent views of the surrounding mountain ranges and convenient access to nearby lakes and hiking trails.
June Mountain Dispersed Camping
A quiet and secluded dispersed camping area tucked away in the Inyo National Forest near June Mountain.
Kaiser Loop Spur E Dispersed
This quiet dirt spur road off the Kaiser Loop offers secluded dispersed camping sites within the Sierra National Forest. Native dirt tracks lead to quiet spots surrounded by pine forests, located just a short distance from the Brown Cone geological feature.
Kennedy Meadow Trailhead Loop
A paved asphalt trailhead loop road serving wilderness hikers. While used for parking by permitted backcountry users, overnight camping is strictly prohibited within the trailhead parking boundaries.
Kettle Peak View Camp
A primitive hike-in site located in a granite basin below dramatic mountain ridges.
Lake Mary Campground
Spacious developed campground located along the shores of Lake Mary in the Mammoth Lakes Basin. Shaded by mature lodgepole pines, it offers immediate access to trout fishing, scenic views of surrounding peaks, and trailheads leading into the nearby John Muir Wilderness.
Lakeside Drive Dispersed Area
A scenic, open gravel pullout along the eastern shore of Bridgeport Reservoir, offering sweeping views of the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Lakeview Spring Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Lakeview Spring Road in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The native-dirt route provides remote campsites with decent separation among trees.
Laurel Springs Forest Spur
A scenic corridor of dispersed campsites situated along a forest spur at the base of the mountains. Nestled among small aspen groves, this area offers beautiful mountain views but experiences persistent ambient noise from the nearby highway and regional airport operations. Access involves a slow, unpaved road that crosses private LADWP land before reaching legal National Forest boundaries. The terrain can be tight and uneven, making it less suitable for larger motorhomes or trailers.
Leavitt Falls Overlook
A scenic overlook area off Sonora Pass within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering views of Leavitt Falls and the surrounding canyon.
Leavitt Lake Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping spots located along Leavitt Lake Road in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. This area provides rustic roadside pull-offs in a rugged alpine setting near Bridgeport, offering easy access to nearby mountain trails.
Leavitt Lake Trail Dispersed Camping
Situated in a breathtaking high-alpine basin under Leavitt Peak, this zone features dispersed lakeside camping along a glacial moraine. Access via the Leavitt Lake Trail is exceptionally rugged, requiring high-clearance 4WD vehicles with low range to clear steep, rocky ruts and deep washouts. Trailers and standard 2WD vehicles should not attempt this route under any circumstances. While beautiful and peaceful, the lake basin is highly popular on summer weekends and lacks natural firewood, so campers must come prepared and pack out all waste.
Leavitt Meadow Trailhead Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Leavitt Meadow Trailhead Road, just off Highway 108. The lower sections near the trailhead and backpacker parking offer easier access for mid-sized rigs, while the upper tracks climbing toward overlooks become rough, narrow, and rocky. The area lies adjacent to a military training boundary where active exercises may occur.
Leavitt Meadows Campground
Developed campground nestled among Jeffrey Pines along the West Walker River. Popular for hiking and fishing, featuring picnic tables, campfire rings, food storage, vault toilets, and drinking water. Best suited for smaller rigs.
Lee Vining Forest Spur
A quiet dirt spur road on Inyo National Forest land just outside of Lee Vining. This corridor provides basic dispersed camping options close to the Eastern Sierra gateway.
Lee Vining RS Fire Road Dispersed
A network of dirt and gravel forest service roads offering dispersed camping opportunities on Inyo National Forest land just east of Yosemite National Park. The main corridor provides native-surface pull-outs suitable for various rigs, while the spurs offer more secluded, wooded clearings.
Little Fryingpan Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Little Fryingpan Road within the Bridgeport Ranger District of Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The dirt road provides access to multiple primitive pullouts suitable for standard vehicles and small to medium rigs.
Little Sand Flat Cutoff
This peaceful dispersed camping corridor runs along native-surface roads within the Inyo National Forest. Surrounded by pine flats, it offers quiet campsites with plenty of space for multiple rigs.
Lobdell Lake - Jackass Flat Road
This forest road corridor offers dispersed camping in the Bridgeport Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, near Lobdell Lake.
Log Cabin Mine Road Dispersed
A scenic forest road corridor ascending into the Inyo National Forest near Mono Lake, offering several dispersed camping pull-offs with beautiful vistas.
Lookout Loop Connector Dispersed
These Inyo National Forest road spurs near Lookout Mountain offer quiet, pine-forested dispersed camping options northeast of Mammoth Lakes. The dirt roads are generally accessible for most standard vehicles during the dry season, providing easy access to the surrounding wilderness. Standard national forest rules apply, with seasonal access dependent on winter snow levels.
Lookout Mountain Forest Spur
Scenic dispersed camping along a dirt forest spur leading up toward the Lookout Mountain summit. The road winds through pine woods and opens up to expansive panoramic vistas at the top. The summit area is highly exposed to winds and popular with day-use visitors and off-road vehicles.
Lookout Mountain Lateral Road Dispersed
A forested dispersed camping corridor along Lookout Mountain Lateral Road in Inyo National Forest. The dirt road runs through native pine forest, providing quiet and primitive sites near Lookout Mountain. This area is highly scenic and offers standard dispersed camping opportunities on federal land.
Lost Cannon Creek Road
Lost Cannon Creek Road offers dispersed camping opportunities along a native-surface dirt road winding through the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The corridor provides quiet, scenic spots nestled within a pine forest, suitable for dry-weather camping.
Lower Lee Vining Campground
A developed U.S. Forest Service campground set along Lee Vining Creek, serving as an excellent eastern staging area for Yosemite National Park. It features 51 basic campsites situated in a scenic canyon, providing a tranquil mountain atmosphere far from highway traffic.
Lower McGee Creek Backcountry Site
A pristine hike-in backcountry campsite located along the McGee Creek Trail.
Lower Shadow Creek Camp
A trailside camp spot situated near the lower wilderness boundary.
Lower Twin Lakes Campground
A scenic, developed forest service campground situated next to Robinson Creek just below Lower Twin Lake. Shaded by towering Jeffrey pines and aspens, the area offers excellent access to hiking, fishing, and boating with fully paved roads and parking spurs.
Lower Virginia Creek Primitive Campground
Rustic, primitive campsites situated in a scenic Jeffrey pine forest along Virginia Creek. This location offers peaceful, basic camp setups with fire rings, requiring campers to pack out all waste.
Lundy Canyon Campground
Lundy Canyon Campground is a highly scenic developed county campground located in a dramatic canyon outside Bridgeport, California. It features nearly forty individual dirt and grassy sites situated along the canyon, equipped with fire rings and picnic tables. Positioned near exceptional alpine hiking trails, it provides basic campground amenities like vault toilets and trash disposal in a peaceful, quiet setting.
Lundy Lake Road Dispersed
A scenic mountain corridor along Lundy Lake Road offering access to dispersed camping near Lundy Canyon.
Mammoth Airport Road Dispersed
A network of dirt and native material forest spurs located just east of Mammoth Lakes near the airport. These spurs offer flat, easily accessible dispersed camping options within the Inyo National Forest, featuring surrounding pine trees and views of the distant mountain peaks.
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Mammoth Lakes Backcountry Camp I
Primitive hike-in campsite nestled in the high country wilderness of the Eastern Sierra. Access is strictly by trail, offering a secluded experience for backpackers.
Mammoth Lakes Backcountry Camp II
A secluded backcountry campsite located near Herlihy Peak. Ideal for wilderness hikers looking for an undisturbed spot under the stars.
Mammoth Lakes Backcountry Wilderness Area
Primitive backcountry hike-in camping areas located in the high country near Mammoth Lakes. Accessible only by trail, these sites offer wilderness solitude in an alpine setting near Herlihy Peak.
Mammoth Lakes Basin Campgrounds
A collection of highly popular developed campgrounds situated in the scenic Mammoth Lakes Basin, including Lake Mary Campground and Lake George Campground. These sites offer convenient access to trout fishing, alpine views, and trailheads leading into the John Muir Wilderness.
Mammoth Lakes Forest Roads
A network of Forest Service roads and spurs near the town of Mammoth Lakes within Inyo National Forest. Due to resource protection and local forest orders, dispersed camping is prohibited in this immediate area surrounding the town and Shady Rest.
Mammoth Mountain RV Park
A private, full-service RV park located right at the entrance of Mammoth Lakes. This is the only campground in the immediate area remaining open during winter, offering full hookups, hot showers, and modern amenities.
Mammoth Scenic Loop Dispersed (Dry Creek Forest Roads)
A scenic network of dirt forest roads and spurs branching off the Mammoth Scenic Loop. The area offers numerous peaceful, pine-shaded pull-offs and clearings nestled within the Inyo National Forest, located just minutes outside Mammoth Lakes. While lower pull-offs near the highway are easily accessible for larger rigs, deeper spurs are narrower and may require high-clearance or 4WD, particularly when snow drifts linger. Perfect for those looking to explore nearby volcanic landmarks and forested domes.
Mammoth Scenic Loop Dispersed
A vast network of shaded forest spurs located directly off the Mammoth Scenic Loop. These peaceful pine-wooded areas offer flat, spacious sites perfect for setting up a quiet basecamp just minutes from town.
Masonic Mountain Loop Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor winding through the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest near Bridgeport. The native dirt road offers sweeping views of the surrounding mountains.
Masonic Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Masonic Road within Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering quiet stays on public lands.
Maybell Mine Road Dispersed
A native dirt road corridor within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest near Bridgeport. It offers dispersed camping options with native dirt pullouts along the route.
McGee Creek Campground
Set in an open, sunny canyon of silvery sagebrush in the Eastern Sierra, this developed USFS campground offers paved sites along McGee Creek. It is a popular base for hiking into the John Muir Wilderness, trout fishing, and enjoying dramatic mountain views.
McGee Creek Road Corridor
This corridor follows the unpaved forest roads near the McGee Creek Pack Station and trailhead. While scenic, overnight stays are highly regulated due to proximity to developed recreation and wilderness boundaries.
McGee Creek RV Park & Campground
A developed private RV park and campground located off McGee Creek Road. The facility offers paid hot showers and well-maintained restroom facilities, serving as an accessible base camp for exploring the nearby McGee Mountain trailheads and Crowley Lake area.
McGee Creek Trail Backcountry Zone
A collection of pristine backcountry hike-in campsites located along the McGee Creek Trail within the Inyo National Forest.
McGee Creek Wilderness Fork Camp
A scenic wilderness campsite situated near the junction of McGee Creek trail forks.
McGee Mountain Road Dispersed
A scenic forest road winding up McGee Mountain in the Inyo National Forest. The route offers dispersed camping opportunities with sweeping views of the surrounding Eastern Sierra landscape.
Meadows Way Road Dispersed
Meadows Way Road offers dispersed camping opportunities along a native dirt road within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. This area provides easy access to nearby trailheads and scenic reservoirs near Twin Lakes.
Mill City Tract & Forest Spurs
These forested spur roads are located just south of Mammoth Lakes near the Mammoth Rock Trailhead. While offering beautiful pine-covered surroundings and quick access to local trails, dispersed camping is heavily restricted in the immediate Mammoth Lakes Basin area. Visitors should check local forest orders, as overnight stays are generally limited to designated developed campgrounds nearby.
Minaret Summit Road Corridor
This scenic mountain corridor along Minaret Summit Road descends into the Reds Meadow Valley. Dispersed vehicle camping and overnight parking are strictly prohibited along the roadside, meaning visitors must use designated developed campgrounds or obtain a wilderness permit.
Minarets Wilderness Backcountry Camp
A pristine backcountry campsite located deep within the Ansel Adams Wilderness near the majestic Minarets.
Mine Spur Road K Dispersed
A remote dirt track in the Bridgeport region of Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping along the road corridor.
Mist Peak Wilderness Camp
A remote backcountry walk-in campsite located in the scenic Sierra Nevada wilderness near Mist Peak.
Mixing Circle Cutoff Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along the Mixing Circle Cutoff in the Inyo National Forest near Mammoth Lakes.
Mono Basin Overlook Dispersed Area
A corridor of dirt roads and pullouts located on Forest Service land just off US-395, offering scenic vistas overlooking Mono Lake. The area consists of dirt spurs and small gravel turnouts that provide basic, undeveloped space for self-contained vehicles looking for a quick, overnight stay. While the proximity to the highway offers easy access, camping is subject to local Inyo National Forest and Mono Basin regulations, which may restrict dispersed camping closer to the scenic basin.
Mono County Wilderness Camp
A primitive hike-in campsite situated along backcountry trails in the high Sierra wilderness.
Mono Creek Campground
A quiet, remote developed campground situated in a peaceful meadow near Mono Hot Springs and Edison Lake. The campground features spacious, private sites shaded by mature Ponderosa pines, offering a tranquil base for hiking, fishing, and visiting the nearby hot springs. Bear-proof food storage lockers are provided at each site.
Mono Creek Overflow Campground
Mono Creek Overflow Campground offers primitive, pine-shaded sites situated near Edison Lake in the Sierra National Forest. Accessed via a native material dirt road, the area serves as a rustic alternative to the nearby developed campgrounds and is open seasonally from late May through mid-November. It is ideal for those seeking a quieter experience close to major wilderness trailheads.
Mono Dome Spur Q-013
A scenic Forest Service spur road located near Mono Dome within Inyo National Forest. Ideal for quiet dispersed camping on native dirt roads, this area offers excellent views of the surrounding mountainous landscape.
Mono Hot Springs Campground
Situated along the South Fork of the San Joaquin River, this popular developed campground sits adjacent to natural mineral hot baths. Divided into two sections separated by the historic Mono Hot Springs Resort, the camp offers scenic views of surrounding cliffs and easy access to Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness trails.
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Mono Mills Connection Dispersed
This forest corridor provides access to dispersed camping opportunities in the scenic Mono Basin area. Located within the Inyo National Forest, the dirt road accommodates most rigs in dry conditions and offers easy access to nearby scenic landmarks.
Mono Mills Cutoff Dispersed
Quiet, forested dispersed camping corridor along Mono Mills Cutoff and adjacent forest spurs south of Mono Lake. The area provides secluded pull-offs under pine canopies, offering a peaceful alternative to busier lakeside campsites.