Camping in the

to Bodie, Bridgeport, Reno, Lake Tahoe to Hawthorne, NV

395 167

exposed lakebed

(recessional lands)

' ' ' ' 6417 shoreline to Virginia Lakes Wilson Creek Overlook

“Gaines Island” Lundy Lake Mill Creek 1 Negit Island

County Park Paoha Mono Lake Island Saddlebag Lake Old Marina Scenic Area 11 Visitor Center Lee Vining South Tufa • Navy Beach 10 7 6 120 9 5 west 8 Ellery Lake 4 395 3 Tioga Lake 2 Rush CreekPanum Crater 120 closed east

to Tioga Pass, Walker Creek Walker Lake Jeffrey Pine Forest to Benton Parker Creek Mono Craters

Parker Lake Grant Lake Reservoir N

158 12 0 1 mile

16 13 1 km 15 •June Lake to Mammoth Lakes, 14 Bishop, Los Angeles updated July 2010 CAMPGROUND CAMPING

# Campground Sites Water Fee ($) Elevation

1 Lundy Canyon 60 no 8 7,600 2 Lower Lee Vining 54 no 14 7,300 3 Cattleguard closed 16 no 14 7,300 4 Moraine 27 no 14 7,350 5 Aspen 56 yes 14 7,500 6 Big Bend 17 yes 19 7,800 7 Ellery Lake 21 yes 19 9,500 8 Tioga Lake 13 yes 19 9,700 9 Junction 13 no 14 9,600 10 Sawmill Walk-In 12 no 14 9,800 11 Saddlebag Lake 20 yes 19 10,000 12 Oh Ridge 144* yes 20 7,600 13 June Lake 28* yes 20 7,600 14 Reversed Creek 17 yes 20 7,600 15 Gull Lake 11 yes 20 7,600 16 Silver Lake 63* yes 20 7,200 17 Aerie Crag 10 (RV only) no 11 7,200

* indicates campgrounds with reservable sites to make reservations, please call 1-877-444-6777

DISPERSED CAMPING AND PERMITS

Dispersed camping is allowed on public land in the Mono Basin—the Jeffrey pine forest off of Highway 120 east is a recommended dispersed camping area. If you plan on having a campfire, propane stove, lantern, or any open flame, you must obtain a permit.

Camping is allowed on the exposed lakebed surrounding Mono Lake by permit only. Camping on the islands in Mono Lake is allowed by permit only, except during April through August when the islands are closed to all boaters. Dispersed camping is prohibited in developed recreation areas such as South Tufa, Navy Beach, Old Marina, and County Park.

Permits are available free-of-charge at the Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center.

Following the “Leave No Trace” ethic while you camp is highly encouraged:

• plan ahead and prepare • stay on established roads and pull-outs—parking on vegetation is prohibited • travel and camp on durable surfaces • minimize campfire impacts—do not remove dead plants still rooted in the ground • respect wildlife • be considerate of other visitors • dispose of waste properly • leave what you find—collecting obsidian, tufa, or any other rock or mineral is prohibited

Mono Lake Committee P.O. Box 29 • Lee Vining, CA 93541 (760) 647-6595 • www.monolake.org