Junction Campground sits at 9,600 feet elevation in the Inyo National Forest, where Highway 120 winds through the high country east of Yosemite. The rough access road mentioned by several visitors leads to a smaller campground compared to others in the area, with sites positioned close together but arranged to provide some privacy.
Each of the sites includes a picnic table, fire ring, and bear box for food storage. Two vault toilets serve the campground, which reviewers consistently describe as clean and well-maintained. Campers need to bring their own water, as none is available on-site. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis from June through October, with no advance reservations accepted.
"Some road noise but beautiful big sky at night," notes Kim, reflecting the campground's position near the highway. Sites tend to turn over quickly, with many campers using Junction as an overnight stop before or after crossing Tioga Pass. The location provides access to fishing opportunities at nearby streams and lakes, plus day hiking options in the surrounding national forest terrain.
RVs up to 20 feet can access the campground, though the rough road requires careful navigation. Dogs are welcome throughout the national forest area, making Junction a practical base for pet-friendly camping near Inyo National Forest. Cell service is limited at this elevation, so campers should plan accordingly for communication needs.
Description
Located near the Tioga Pass entrance of Yosemite National Park, Junction Campground is at the junction of Highway 120 and Saddlebag Lake Road. Set among pines at 9,600 ft. elevation, most of the 13 campsites have shade. Sites 1-5 can accommodate RV’s or multiple vehicles with a maxim parking length of 40 ft. Sites 6-13 are suitable for single vehicles that do not exceed 18ft. The narrow gravel campground road is not recommended for trailers or large vehicles beyond site 5. Each site has a table, fire ring, and a food storage locker. There are no water spigots, bring your own water. Dirt paths lead to vault toilets located near sites 3 and 10. Maximum of 6 people per site. 14 day limit.
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Location
Public CampgroundJunction Campground is located in California
Directions
From Lee Vining, CA, take US 395 south 0.3 miles to Tioga Pass sign. Turn right onto State Rt. 120 west and go 10.2 miles to Saddlebag Rd sign. Turn right onto Saddlebag Rd and immediately bear left into campground.
Coordinates
37.93800014 N
119.25100028 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 12 min from Carson City, NV
- 3 hrs 41 min from Modesto, CA
- 3 hrs 43 min from Merced, CA
- 4 hrs 33 min from Fresno, CA
