Dispersed Camping in Mono County, California
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Mono Mills Forest Roads
Located south of Mono Lake off CA-120, this network of forest spurs offers spacious dispersed camping under a canopy of mature Jeffrey pines. The area is defined by sandy, natural-surface roads that wind through the forest, providing plenty of room for privacy and multiple camping options. While the main spurs are accessible to most vehicles, the sandy terrain can become soft in places, making high-clearance or four-wheel drive recommended for deeper exploration. Larger rigs up to 30 feet can find suitable pullouts near the main roads. This area is seasonally closed during winter months due to heavy snow.
Mono Mills Loop Dispersed
A scenic network of dirt tracks winding through a mature Jeffrey pine forest south of Mono Lake. This area offers numerous flat dispersed pullouts with panoramic views of the lake basin and the Sierra Nevada range. The access roads feature sandy sections and loose volcanic soil that can challenge some two-wheel-drive vehicles. Some sites are nestled deep within the trees for wind protection, while others are highly exposed on ridges.
Mono Pass Trail Backcountry Zone
A high-alpine wilderness backcountry camping zone situated along the Mono Pass Trail in the Ansel Adams Wilderness of Inyo National Forest. These campsites are strictly hike-in only, nestled amidst spectacular peaks like Mount Lewis, Koip Peak, and Parker Peak. Ideal for backpackers seeking pristine isolation, but entirely inaccessible to motorized vehicles.
Mono Vista Campgrounds
A private, developed RV park and campground offering full hookup sites and dry camping spots. Conveniently located near local services and attractions, the facility features highly clean restrooms, showers, and coin-operated laundry.
Montague Mine Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along Montague Mine Road within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The route offers access to remote areas near Lobdell Lake and Mount Patterson.
Moraine Campground
A scenic Forest Service campground offering 19 primitive sites situated along Lee Vining Creek. Located near Tioga Pass, this spot provides easy access to Yosemite National Park. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, fire pit, and bear-resistant food storage locker. Several sites can accommodate larger rigs, while others feature elevated tent spaces.
Mount Hooper Backcountry Site
A quiet backcountry hike-in campsite situated near Mount Hooper, surrounded by pristine alpine scenery.
Mount Senger Backcountry Campsite
A remote backcountry hike-in campsite situated in the high Sierra wilderness near Mount Senger and Mount Hooper.
Mount Starr Backcountry Site
A scenic backcountry hike-in campsite located in the high-alpine terrain of the John Muir Wilderness near Mount Starr.
Mt Tom Lookout Dispersed
Mt Tom Lookout offers dispersed camping along a dirt forest road with scenic views of the surrounding Sierra National Forest. The road is accessible by most vehicles during dry conditions but closes seasonally in winter.
Murphy Creek Road Dispersed Camping
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Murphy Creek Road within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest near Bridgeport. The road features numerous quiet, pull-off campsites surrounded by pine forest and mountain views.
Narrows Forest Road 1N50 Dispersed
Tucked in the Inyo National Forest south of Mono Lake, this network of dirt forest spurs off FR 1N50 (the Narrows) provides quiet, primitive dispersed camping among sparse pine trees and volcanic soil. The area offers excellent access to nearby Panum Crater and the Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area, making it a peaceful retreat with easy road access.
New Shady Rest Campground
A large, forested campground shaded by a canopy of mature Jeffrey pines. It is conveniently situated within walking distance of the municipal core of Mammoth Lakes, offering excellent access to both town amenities and regional trailheads.
North Canyon Forest Road
This native-material dirt corridor offers access to dispersed camping spots within the scenic Inyo National Forest near Mammoth Lakes. Standard forest service dispersed camping rules apply along the road.
North Shore Access Road
A native material dirt road leading towards the northern portion of Mono Lake in the Inyo National Forest. The corridor offers primitive roadside dispersed camping in a unique arid volcanic landscape.
Obsidian Campground
A quiet, rustic Forest Service campground shaded by aspens and pines near Molybdenite Creek and the Little Walker River. Well-suited for smaller vehicles and tent camping, it offers basic amenities in a serene setting with nearby hiking trails leading into the Hoover Wilderness.
Obsidian Dome Area Forest Spurs
Scenic dispersed camping area located off US Highway 395 along forested dirt spur roads near Obsidian Dome. These Inyo National Forest lands offer quiet coves nestled among pine trees, with easy access to unique geological landmarks like the Obsidian and Glass Creek Domes.
Obsidian Flat Group Campground
Obsidian Flat Group Campground provides a secluded getaway in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains under a peaceful pine forest canopy. Ideal for larger groups, this primitive developed site features basic facilities like a vault toilet, picnic tables, and bear-proof food storage.
Oh Ridge Campground
A very large, popular developed campground overlooking June Lake with panoramic mountain views. Equipped with 165 campsites distributed across several loops, the facility features flush toilets, drinking water, and a paved dump station. Campers can enjoy direct access to swimming, boating, and fishing along the beach area.
Oharrel Canyon Road Dispersed Camping
Quiet dispersed camping options along Oharrel Canyon Road within Inyo National Forest. The native dirt road winds through scenic pine woodlands, offering excellent privacy and secluded sites.
Oil Plant Road Corridor
Oil Plant Road runs through the unique volcanic landscape of the Mono Basin, providing close access to Panum Crater and the scenic tufa reserve.
Old Shady Rest Campground
A popular, spacious developed campground offering shaded sites under Jeffrey pines. Highly convenient for exploring Mammoth Lakes via paved walking and biking paths, it primarily accommodates tents and small to medium-sized RVs.
Old State Highway Road Dispersed
This gravel corridor along Old State Highway Road offers convenient dispersed camping opportunities in the scenic Mono Basin.
Opal Obsidian Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities along Opal Obsidian Road (Spur B) and Little Walker Road just outside of Obsidian Campground. The corridor features scenic, quiet pullouts nestled in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest close to the creek.
Outhouse Flat Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor tracking along Outhouse Flat Road and the Little Walker River in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The route contains several spacious pullouts, beautiful open meadows, and clusters of aspen trees with excellent mountain views. Standard vehicles can reach the initial roadside locations, but high clearance is helpful for accessing rocky spur tracks and deeper campsites.
Owens River Road Dispersed (FR 2S07D)
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Forest Road 2S07D (Owens River Road) within the Inyo National Forest. The pine-shaded road is largely paved but features unpaved spurs leading to quiet, flat campsites near Deadman Creek. Ideal for standard rigs, though some tight turns require caution.
Pack Station Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping sites located along Pack Station Road and Castle Rock Road, offering remote boondocking options near Virginia Creek.
Paha Campground
A scenic, quiet U.S. Forest Service developed campground nestled alongside Robinson Creek near Bridgeport. The location provides excellent trout fishing, convenient access to regional hiking trails, and gorgeous mountain canyon vistas. All sites feature picnic tables, fire rings, and bear-safe food lockers, with flush toilets and drinking water available on site.
Panum Cutoff Loop Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping area along Panum Cutoff Loop Road (Inyo National Forest Road 1N32) near Mono Lake. Features beautiful views of Mono Lake and the Sierra Nevada. The lower sections near the highway are highly accessible, but further spurs can become narrow, sandy, and require cautious driving.
Paradise Shores Camp
A highly-rated, boutique RV park and campground offering a unique community-driven experience on the edge of Bridgeport Reservoir, complete with a dog wash, shared outdoor kitchen, and hot showers.
Parker Bench Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Parker Bench Road and adjacent forest spurs in the Inyo National Forest, offering quiet wooded settings near Grant Lake and the Parker Lake Trailhead.
Parker Creek Trail Road Dispersed
A scenic mountain corridor along Parker Creek Trail Road leading toward the Parker Lake trailhead. Dispersed camping is viable in several pullouts and spur roads off the main gravel road, offering a quiet forest setting close to Grant Lake. Camping is restricted to established dispersed sites along the road corridor, and overnight stays at the actual trailhead parking lot are prohibited.
Patterson Canyon Road Dispersed
Located within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest near Bridgeport, California, this dirt road provides access to dispersed camping areas in Patterson Canyon. The road is composed of native dirt and is generally passable by standard passenger vehicles and motorhomes in dry conditions.
Pincushion Peak Backcountry Site
A remote, hike-in backcountry campsite located in the high Sierra wilderness near Pincushion Peak.
Pine Cliff & Garbage Pit Road Dispersed
A scenic corridor of dispersed camping spots located along the dirt roads above June Lake, branching off Pine Cliff Road and Forest Road 1S84 (Garbage Pit Road). Lower sections of the dirt network offer flat, open turnouts accessible to larger RVs and trailers, while the steeper spurs climbing toward the ridge overlook feature deep sand, loose rocks, and narrow turns best suited for high-clearance or 4WD vehicles. This area is a popular, free alternative when nearby developed campgrounds are full.
Pine Cliff Resort RV and Campground
A privately run resort and campground offering full hook-up RV sites and budget-friendly dry camping/tent sites on the edge of June Lake Loop. Excellent facilities include restrooms, coin-operated hot showers, a children's play area, and an on-site general store with propane services.
Pine Glade Cutoff & Owens Gorge Dispersed
A scenic network of dispersed camping areas accessed via Pine Glade Cutoff and Owens Gorge Road in Inyo National Forest. The region offers stunning views of the Eastern Sierra Mountains and Crowley Lake, with sites perched near the rim of Owens River Gorge. While some spots can accommodate campervans, the access spur roads are rocky, narrow, and rutted, requiring medium to high clearance. Windy conditions are common, but the area offers exceptional privacy and natural beauty.
Pine Glen Campground
A developed group-use campground consisting of nine large group loops nestled under Jeffrey pines. Ideal for larger group gatherings, family reunions, and organized groups wishing to stay near the regional trail networks.
Piyau Dome A Spur Dispersed
A quiet dirt spur road offering dispersed camping opportunities near Piyau Dome within the Sierra National Forest.
Pizona Springs Camp Road Dispersed
Located near Upper Pizona Spring in the remote northern reaches of the Inyo National Forest, this dirt road corridor offers secluded dispersed camping with mountain vistas. The terrain consists of native material dirt tracks that are typically accessible by standard vehicles in dry weather, though high clearance is helpful. Campers will find peaceful, isolated sites nestled among transition pines and high-desert shrubland.
Poker A Spur
A quiet forest road spur offering dispersed camping opportunities in the scenic Sierra Nevada region near Mammoth Lakes. Suitable for a variety of rigs looking for a wilderness experience with easy access. The area is closed during the winter and spring seasons.
Pond Spur Road C Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along a native dirt spur road within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The area provides primitive sites nestled in pine forest near Leavitt Meadows and Leavitt Falls.
Portal Forebay Campground
A small, rustic Forest Service campground situated next to the Portal Forebay reservoir, offering basic amenities in a quiet, forested mountain setting.
Prospect Spur Road B Dispersed
Prospect Spur Road B offers quiet dispersed camping options along a native dirt spur in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The road is generally passable for most standard vehicles under dry conditions.
Prospects Mine Road Dispersed
Located in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest near Bridgeport, Prospects Mine Road offers quiet dispersed camping along a native dirt road. The area provides access to nearby hiking trails and views of the surrounding peaks, suitable for most vehicles in dry conditions.
Pumice Flat Group Camp
Tucked away in the scenic Red's Meadow area, this developed group campground offers excellent access to the Ansel Adams Wilderness and Devils Postpile. Spaced among lodgepole pines near a creek, the site serves as a prime base camp for hiking the Pacific Crest Trail and trout fishing in the San Joaquin River.
Pumice Mine Road Overlook Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping opportunities situated along the native material forest tracks of Pumice Mine Road. The area provides volcanic landscape views and spacious sites surrounded by sparse pine forest.
Pumice Valley-north Dispersed Area
Dispersed camping along the native dirt tracks of northern Pumice Valley in Inyo National Forest. This area offers spacious parking among sparse pines with flat, sandy ground suitable for most rigs.
Radio Tower Tangent Road Dispersed
A native-material dirt road corridor within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities close to the highway.
Rainbow Falls Parking Q-045
This parking area and access road near the Rainbow Falls Trailhead provides daytime access to spectacular hiking and scenic waterfall vistas. Overnight camping is prohibited in this trailhead area, as overnight stays in Reds Meadow Valley are restricted to designated campgrounds.
Ranch Springs Road Dispersed
A network of dirt forest spurs off the lower Ranch Springs area in the Inyo National Forest, offering quiet, wooded dispersed camping opportunities close to Mammoth Lakes. The terrain consists of native dirt and pine needle duff with numerous flat clearings suitable for standard vehicles.
Ranch Springs Upper Dispersed Camping Corridor
A scenic network of quiet forest service spurs situated near Mammoth Lakes within the Inyo National Forest, offering dispersed camping in a typical Sierra pine setting.
Ranchway Road Dispersed
A quiet dirt road corridor providing standard dispersed camping opportunities within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest near Bridgeport.
Red Cones North Backcountry Camp
This scenic backcountry walk-in campsite is located along the trail near the volcanic Red Cones in the Ansel Adams Wilderness.
Red Cones South Backcountry Camp
A peaceful backcountry walk-in campsite situated south of Red Cones along the wilderness trail network.
Red Cones Wilderness Area
A pristine backcountry zone in the Ansel Adams Wilderness surrounding the Red Cones volcanic features, accessible only via hiking trails.
Reversed Creek Campground
A quiet and well-shaded facility tucked into a dense grove of aspens along Reversed Creek. Sites are spaced out along a loop, providing a bit more breathing room than typical lakeside campgrounds. This spot is within easy reach of trails and the surrounding lakes.
Reversed Peak Road Dispersed Camping
This dispersed camping area lies along the dirt roads climbing Reversed Peak within Inyo National Forest. The native dirt roads offer access to secluded spots amidst the pine trees with scenic views of the surrounding Mono County landscape.
Ridge Cutoff & Inyo Forest Spurs
Secluded dispersed camping opportunities situated along the Ridge Cutoff and surrounding forest spurs north of Mammoth Lakes. Set in a quiet pine forest, these primitive dirt roads offer multiple cleared pull-offs for self-contained rigs looking to camp in a peaceful wilderness environment.
Riverside Road Dispersed Area
This zone covers the dispersed camping pullouts along Riverside Road and adjacent to Highway 395, bordering the West Walker River. It features large, flat dirt pullouts suitable for quick overnight stays with scenic canyon views.
Robinson Basin Primitive Camp
A wilderness camp spot offering a scenic resting point for backpackers exploring the Bridgeport backcountry.
Robinson Creek Campground (Sites 3-18)
A developed camping loop situated along Robinson Creek within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering paved access to sites 3 through 18. This location is ideal for standard passenger vehicles and motorhomes seeking a scenic forest setting near Bridgeport.
Robinson Creek Campgrounds
Consolidated profile for the adjacent Robinson Creek campgrounds. Situated alongside a scenic, trout-filled creek under a canopy of giant Jeffrey pines, these loops offer pleasant shade and direct creek access near the Twin Lakes area. Facilities include picnic tables, fire rings, bear boxes, vault toilets, and potable water.
Robinson Creek Trailside Camp
A rustic backcountry campsite nestled along Robinson Creek in the Hoover Wilderness, accessible only by hiking trail.
Rock Creek Unnamed Dayuse Road
A scenic forest access corridor located within the Rock Creek Recreation Area of Inyo National Forest. While passenger vehicles can navigate the well-maintained gravel road, dispersed overnight camping is prohibited along this day-use corridor to protect the sensitive riparian ecosystem. Visitors must utilize nearby developed campgrounds for overnight stays.
Rough Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic forest corridor offering dispersed camping along native-surface roads in the remote Bridgeport region of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Ruby Lake Overlook Camp
An alpine backcountry clearing positioned high above the valley floor.
Rush Creek Trail Backcountry Campsites
A collection of primitive hike-in backcountry campsites located along the scenic Rush Creek Trail in the Ansel Adams Wilderness.
Rush Creek Trail Lower Camp
Hike-in backcountry campsite located along the Rush Creek Trail, just west of Agnew Lake.
Rush Creek Trail Mid Camp
Backcountry campsite along the upper Rush Creek Trail, climbing toward Gem Lake.
Saddle Mountain Backcountry Camp
A secluded wilderness hike-in campsite situated near the base of Saddle Mountain.
Saddlebag Lake Campground
An official developed campground situated near Saddlebag Lake. This USDA Forest Service facility offers standard individual campsites as well as a group site. The campground is situated in a scenic pine forest near the lake shores, providing immediate access to the Hoover Wilderness and Twenty Lakes Basin trails. Facilities include picnic tables, bear-proof food storage lockers, and vault toilets. Potable water is seasonally available.
Saddlebag Lake Road / Ellery Lake Lookout
This zone comprises the forest spur and pull-outs immediately west of Ellery Lake, offering dramatic views of the water and surrounding mountain peaks. Accessing the gravel spur involves a sharp turn off the main pass highway, which can be challenging for larger vehicles or trailers.
Saddlebag Lake Road Corridor
A scenic mountain corridor situated along Saddlebag Lake Road in the eastern Sierra Nevada. The zone encompasses the developed campgrounds near the lake, the trailhead parking lot at the resort ruins, and various roadside pullouts. While the developed campgrounds offer standard amenities for a fee, the trailhead parking lot provides a convenient base for wilderness hikers accessing the Hoover Wilderness. Be prepared for mountain conditions and active wildlife management rules.
Sage Hen Road (FR 1504) Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor along Sage Hen Road (FR 1504) and its adjoining forest spurs offers peaceful, pine-forested camping in the Inyo National Forest. Located near Sagehen Meadows, the area features flat dirt clearings. While the initial portion of the road is heavily washboarded, the route transitions into deep, soft sand further in, which can be challenging for heavy rigs and trailers.
Sage Road East Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Sage Road East in the Bridgeport area of Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The native dirt road offers quiet pull-offs suitable for self-contained rigs.
Sagehen Meadows Dispersed Camping
Primitive dispersed camping area situated along a native-surface road near Sagehen Meadows. The area provides basic fire rings and some picnic tables scattered among the pines, with peaceful natural scenery. Ideal for those seeking quiet, self-sufficient dry camping.
Sample Meadow Cutoff Dispersed
This forest road offers scenic dispersed camping opportunities in the Sierra National Forest near Mount Tom. The native dirt road features multiple pullouts suitable for campervans and smaller rigs.
Sawmill Campground Parking
Paved parking area serving the walk-in Sawmill Campground, nestled in the scenic Inyo National Forest near Saddlebag Lake. Ideal for trail access, though overnight stays require using the designated walk-in campsites.
Sawmill Cutoff & Knolls Loop Dispersed
This scenic dispersed camping corridor north of Mammoth Lakes offers several quiet clearings nestled among the pines. Overnight camping is strictly prohibited along the lower portion of these access roads within two miles of the town boundary. Beyond this two-mile exclusion zone, dispersed camping is permitted on Inyo National Forest lands, where visitors can find flat dirt pull-offs and occasional mountain views.
Sawmill Meadow Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located off Sawmill Meadow Road in the Inyo National Forest. The area features a rustic forest setting near Glass Mountain, offering remote spots with plenty of room for boondocking along the dirt spurs.
Sawmill Road Dispersed
An unpaved forest corridor offering dispersed camping options under the pines just outside of Mammoth Lakes.
Sentinel Meadow Dispersed
A scenic dirt road corridor offering dispersed camping options within the Inyo National Forest, situated near Sentinel Meadow.
Shadow Creek Trail Camp
A rustic trailside backcountry site near a flowing alpine creek.
Sharktooth Peak Backcountry Site
A spectacular alpine wilderness campsite located near the trail north of Sharktooth Peak.
Sheeles Camp Bypass Road Dispersed
This scenic dirt corridor offers remote dispersed camping opportunities along a native surface road within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Sheep Camp
A scenic backcountry wilderness campsite accessible only by hiking trails in the Mono County high country.
Sherwin Creek Campground
A scenic developed campground situated in a shady forest of Jeffrey pines and bordered by aspen-lined Sherwin Creek. Located just outside Mammoth Lakes, it provides excellent access to local trailheads and creek fishing.
Sherwin Creek Cutoff Dispersed
This native-surface dirt road corridor on Inyo National Forest land offers dispersed camping pull-offs near Mammoth Lakes. It provides basic boondocking access close to local trailheads and Convict Lake.
Sherwin Creek Road Dispersed Camping
A network of native-material dirt spurs winding through scenic pine forests off Sherwin Creek Road, offering dispersed camping in the Inyo National Forest. Located near popular trailheads and Mammoth Lakes, this corridor provides excellent mountain views with decent spacing between sites. Accessible by most standard vehicles during dry conditions, high-clearance is recommended for deeper spurs.
Shingle Mill Flat Corridor
A scenic corridor of dispersed sites and gravel pullouts along US-395 and the West Walker River within Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. This area offers direct river access, pleasant shade, and immediate proximity to a bouldering area, though some traffic noise from the highway is present.
Sierra Nevada Backcountry Site
An isolated backcountry campsite located along the Sierra Nevada trail network.
Silver Creek Meadows Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along Silver Creek Meadows Road in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. This area offers a quiet, wooded setting near meadows and creeks.
Silver Divide Backcountry
A remote wilderness hike-in campsite located near the Silver Divide and Mount Crocker within the Inyo National Forest.
Silver Lake Campground
Nestled between Silver Lake and the spectacular Ansel Adams Wilderness in Inyo National Forest, this highly popular developed campground offers scenic creekside and lakeside sites along the June Lake Loop. Excellent base camp for hiking, fishing, and boating with standard amenities including flush toilets, potable water, picnic tables, and bear lockers.
Silver Lake Tract / Nevada St
A forest road corridor located within the scenic June Lake Loop near Silver Lake. Dispersed camping and overnight parking are strictly prohibited here by forest order to protect the local watershed.
Silver Peak Backcountry Site East
A secluded high-alpine backcountry campsite situated in a scenic meadow east of Silver Peak.
Silver Peak Backcountry Site North
A wilderness backpacking campsite nestled below the rugged northern ridges of Silver Peak.
Silver Peak Wilderness Backcountry
This backcountry wilderness zone encompasses several remote hike-in trail camps within the Silver Peak Wilderness, accessible only via challenging footpaths like the Salmon Creek Trail.
Slide Mountain Wilderness Site
A pristine hike-in wilderness site situated along the trail near rugged granite peaks.
Sonora Bridge Campground
Sonora Bridge Campground offers a peaceful mountain retreat shaded by Jeffrey pines and located adjacent to the West Walker River. Ideal for both tent campers and RVers, the campground provides primitive single-family sites equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings. Facilities include vault toilets and seasonal garbage collection, though campers must bring their own potable water. The nearby river is stocked with trout, making it a popular destination for anglers.
Sonora Pass / PCT Trailhead
Paved trailhead loop offering direct access to the Pacific Crest Trail. Provides picnic tables and pit toilets. Highly popular for day hikes and overnight backpacking parking.
Sonora Pass Dispersed Camping Corridor
Scenic alpine dispersed camping corridor located along CA-108 near Sonora Pass. These dirt forest spurs within the Stanislaus National Forest offer multiple primitive campsites with exceptional mountain vistas. Access is via dirt roads with uneven terrain, best suited for campervans and high-clearance vehicles.
South Tufa Overflow Road Corridor
A scenic road corridor leading toward the South Tufa Area of Mono Lake. Overnight camping and parking are prohibited within the boundaries of the Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area, restricting this corridor to day-use only.
Southwest Shore Boat Launch Road Dispersed
A native-material dirt road providing access toward the southwest shore of Mono Lake with views of the Sierra Nevada. High exposure to wind and lack of shade make this a rugged but scenic option close to Lee Vining.
Spillway Loop Road Dispersed
This scenic corridor along Spillway Loop Road offers dispersed camping opportunities within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest near Bridgeport. The native dirt road is accessible to a wide variety of vehicles, including larger motorhomes.
Springs Spur Road C Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping opportunities along Springs Spur Road C within the Bridgeport Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The native material dirt road provides standard dispersed options close to local natural attractions.
Spur Road Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along a native-surface spur road in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest near Bridgeport. Surrounded by typical eastern Sierra sagebrush and pine, it offers peaceful spots with standard national forest regulations.
Star City Spur J Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along Star City Spur J, situated within the Bridgeport Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. This area provides scenic mountain terrain with excellent separation between potential sites.
Stock Camp
A designated backcountry stock camp located along the Robinson Creek trail corridor in the Hoover Wilderness. Ideal for equestrian users and backpackers, offering a rustic clearing with fire ring amenities.
Straight Road C Dispersed
This dirt corridor within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities. The road features a native material dirt surface accessible to most vehicles during dry periods.
Stump Springs Road Dispersed
Scenic mountain vistas and shaded pull-offs along Stump Springs Road in the Sierra National Forest. High-clearance vehicles are recommended to access these secluded spots, which offer exceptional ridge-top views.
Sulphur Pond Dispersed Camping
Sulphur Pond corridor offers dispersed camping along a dirt Forest Service road in the Inyo National Forest near Bridgeport. The road is generally passable for most vehicles and leads through quiet high-desert sagebrush country.
Sulphur Pond Spur Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed camping corridor located along Sulphur Pond Spur in the Inyo National Forest, offering secluded spots surrounded by natural pine and sagebrush.
Swauger Creek Road Dispersed
This scenic dirt road corridor in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities. It features standard forest service access suitable for most passenger vehicles under dry conditions.
Sweetwater Flat Connector Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated along Sweetwater Flat Connector Road within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. This area offers standard primitive camping options along a native dirt road in a quiet setting.
Sweetwater Peak Road Dispersed
A quiet dirt road corridor winding through the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping along native surface pull-offs.
Taylor Canyon Dispersed Camping
Primitive dispersed camping area situated along Taylor Creek and the Taylor Canyon Spur in the Glass Mountains. The sites provide rustic options within the Inyo National Forest, accessible via native material dirt roads suitable for passenger vehicles.
Test Station Road Dispersed
A scenic corridor south of Mono Lake along Test Station Road. Dispersed camping is allowed on public forest lands along the southern forest spurs, but camping is strictly prohibited inside the South Tufa State Natural Reserve and nearby designated day-use areas. Soft, loose sand along the side tracks poses a high risk of trapping larger, heavier vehicles.
The Dangler Dispersed
The Dangler offers dispersed camping along a native dirt forest road in Inyo National Forest near Mammoth Lakes. Suitable for most vehicle types, the corridor provides quiet wooded sites with convenient access.
Thousand Island Lake Backcountry Site A
A scenic, hike-in backcountry campsite nestled in the high-alpine wilderness.
Thousand Island Lake Backcountry Site B
A secluded backcountry camping spot located on the north side of the alpine basin.
Tioga Gas Mart & Mobil
Overnight parking is permitted in the spacious flat gravel lot next to the local Mobil station. Patrons who buy items or grab food are welcome to stay, though it is highly recommended to check in with management first.
Tioga Lake Campground
A highly scenic developed campground situated right on the shores of Tioga Lake, just outside the eastern entrance of Yosemite National Park. This small campground features walk-in lake access, vault toilets, a potable water well with a hand crank, and stunning alpine vistas.
Tree Plant Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Tree Plant Road (Forest Road 03S130) within the Inyo National Forest. Located just a short distance from Mammoth Lakes, this area provides shaded camping spots nestled in a ponderosa pine forest, offering convenient access to local trails and natural hot springs.
Trumbull Lake Campground
Trumbull Lake Campground is set in a dense lodgepole pine forest beside a scenic alpine lake. The area features outstanding opportunities for trout fishing, hiking, and canoeing. Sites are equipped with standard amenities, including picnic tables and food storage lockers, and accommodate both tents and RVs.
Twin Lakes Campground
Set in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains near Mammoth Lakes, this developed campground offers lakeside camping beneath a dramatic waterfall. Split into multiple sections, it features amenities like flush toilets and drinking water, with convenient access to hiking, boating, and town amenities. It provides a robust camping experience with scenic mountain views.
Twin Lakes Service Road Q-045
This dirt service road passes through the scenic Mammoth Lakes Basin near Twin Lakes, providing access to nearby trailheads and developed recreation areas. Dispersed overnight camping is strictly prohibited throughout the entire Lakes Basin area.
Upper Duck Pass Hike-In Site
Secluded backcountry campsite located near the upper sections of the trail system.
Upper McGee Creek Canyon Camp
A secluded backcountry campsite nestled deep in the upper section of McGee Creek Canyon.
Upper McGee Creek Trail Camp
High-alpine backcountry campsite situated in the wilderness corridor.
Upper Robinson Creek Camp
Backcountry camping glade adjacent to Robinson Creek, offering a quiet wilderness setting for hikers and backpackers.
Upper Summers Meadows Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor winding through the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering direct access to the nearby Tamarack Lake Trailhead and mining ruins.
Vermillion Campground
Shaded by mature ponderosa pines, this developed campground sits on the northwest shore of Edison Lake, offering beautiful views of the surrounding wilderness. It is an ideal spot for tent campers and smaller rigs seeking lakeside recreation.
Virginia Creek Primitive Campground
A free, primitive Forest Service campground located along Virginia Creek, offering spacious sites equipped with bear boxes and fire rings. It is an excellent staging area for exploring the nearby Virginia Lakes, featuring quiet forest surroundings and basic vault toilet amenities.
Volcanic Knob Backcountry Camp
A secluded backcountry campsite located near Volcanic Knob, accessible only via wilderness trails.
Volcanic Knob Backcountry Wilderness
A spectacular backcountry zone in the Inyo National Forest near Volcanic Knob, featuring primitive hike-in campsites that offer deep wilderness immersion.
Volcanic Knob East Backcountry Camp
Primitive hike-in backcountry campsite located in the scenic Sierra Nevada wilderness near Volcanic Knob.
Volcanic Knob West Backcountry Camp
Secluded backcountry campsite nestled in the Sierra Nevada mountains near Volcanic Knob.
Volcanic Knob Wilderness Campsites
A remote pair of wilderness campsites located near Volcanic Knob in the John Muir Wilderness, offering high alpine scenery and absolute quiet.
Von Schmidt Spur Road B Dispersed
This remote dirt spur road provides dispersed camping options in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, located near Beauty Peak. The native dirt route is generally suitable for smaller rigs and high-clearance vehicles during dry periods.
Waford Springs Cutoff Dispersed
A native-dirt corridor winding through the scenic Eastern Sierra foothills on Inyo National Forest land. Dispersed camping opportunities are scattered along the route, offering peaceful settings with typical pinon-juniper and sagebrush vegetation.
Walker Lake Forest Road
A scenic dirt forest road winding through the pine forests of the Inyo National Forest near Walker Lake. This corridor offers opportunities for dispersed camping in a peaceful mountain environment.
Walker Lake Trailhead Road Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor follows the gravel access road leading toward the Walker Lake Trailhead on Inyo National Forest land. Situated just west of Grant Lake, the road features several flat dirt pullouts and spur tracks suitable for self-contained rigs. The surrounding landscape offers scenic views of the eastern Sierra slopes and easy foot access to nearby trails, though some spurs require high-clearance to navigate safely. Campers should be prepared for typical forest dirt roads and ensure they have a valid California campfire permit.
Ward Mountain Wilderness Camp 10
A breathtaking high-altitude campsite offering expansive mountain views.
Ward Mountain Wilderness Camp 2
An isolated wilderness backpacking clearing surrounded by high Sierra peaks.
Ward Mountain Wilderness Camp 3
A secluded backcountry clearing situated high in the John Muir Wilderness.
Ward Mountain Wilderness Camp 4
A scenic high Sierra wilderness clearing perfect for tent camping.
Ward Mountain Wilderness Camp 5
A quiet backcountry camping spot offering unparalleled natural solitude.
Ward Mountain Wilderness Camp 6
A mountain-ringed wilderness campsite located along high-altitude backpacking routes.
Ward Mountain Wilderness Camp 7
An isolated backcountry camp spot ideal for experienced wilderness explorers.
Ward Mountain Wilderness Camp 8
A secluded wilderness flat perfect for pitching a backpacking tent.
Ward Mountain Wilderness Camp 9
A peaceful mountain campsite located within the pristine boundaries of the John Muir Wilderness.
Water Tank Road A Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor located in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest near Bridgeport, offering primitive dispersed camping along a native surface road.
Watterson Troughs
A dispersed camping corridor along Watterson Troughs road in Inyo National Forest. The road is composed of native dirt and is accessible by most vehicles during dry conditions.
West Portal Scenic View Point
A scenic paved pullout and loop parking area overlooking Mono Lake and the Eastern Sierra range. This location offers easy access off the highway and is suitable for overnight stays in self-contained vehicles when local campgrounds are closed, though winter snow often restricts access.
Whiskey Creek Tract / Placer Street Dispersed
This scenic dirt road corridor in the Inyo National Forest provides access to dispersed camping spots near Mammoth Lakes and Crowley Lake. Accessible to most passenger vehicles, the area offers a quiet retreat close to local trailheads.
Whitewing Workcenter Road
A dirt road corridor near the historic Whitewing Workcenter, offering quiet spots under the pines.
Wickie Up Cutoff Dispersed
A dirt forest corridor within the Inyo National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities. The road is composed of native material and is generally accessible to most vehicle types.
Wilfred Canyon Dispersed Camping
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along Wilfred Canyon in Inyo National Forest. The native dirt road is accessible to most vehicles during dry conditions but can become slippery and muddy when wet.
Willow Flat Road Dispersed
Scenic forest road corridor offering native-dirt dispersed camping inside the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. This area provides access to nearby wilderness trailheads and vistas of Emma Lake and Mount Emma.