Cartago Springs

Reservations are available at Cartago Springs, a privately managed, drive-in campground set in open terrain near a creek and lake outside Olancha. Sites accommodate RVs up to 50 feet. Pets are permitted, and pricing varies, so contacting the campground ahead of time makes sense before committing to a trip. Lake Olancha RV Park & Campground is another option in the immediate area for comparison. The open layout and water proximity give campers a starting point for exploring this stretch of the eastern Sierra Nevada foothills.

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Map & DirectionsCartago Springs is located in California near Olancha

Detail location of campground
Private Campground

Coordinates

36.325702686124174 N
118.02425698254137 W

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Connectivity

  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile5G
    Excellent Coverage
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    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 5 users
    Last on 10/27/26
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    AT&T5G
    Excellent Coverage
    Verified by 1 user
    Last on 10/12/26

Connectivity

  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile5G
    Excellent Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 5 users
    Last on 10/27/26
  • signal strength bars
    AT&T5G
    Excellent Coverage
    Verified by 1 user
    Last on 10/12/26

Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Site Types

  • RV Sites

Features

For Campers

  • Reservable
  • Pets

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General Info

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Reviewed Oct. 15, 2026

Honestly, I'm not entirely sure why this is on the map at all. It is literally just a dead-end road with a blank spot of dirt and a picnic table at the far edge. I can't see that there's really any good. I don't know. It just doesn't even seem like a place to be.

Perhaps there is some generosity of spirit that somebody would allow someone to be here for free, but it doesn't seem like this is intended to be a camping spot at all. The only reason that I'm including two stars instead of one star is because it does exist, and that is all right. It's possible that if you needed a place to stay, this would be an acceptable one, but I would not pitch a tent here. It's quite close to the highway, so you're getting quite a lot of road noise.

  • Review photo of Cartago Springs by Danielle V., October 15, 2026
  • Review photo of Cartago Springs by Danielle V., October 15, 2026
  • Review photo of Cartago Springs by Danielle V., October 15, 2026

sorry trying to delete account, this property should not be advertised, thank you

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the max vehicle length at Cartago Springs?

Cartago Springs allows vehicles up to 50 feet.

Is there cell phone reception at Cartago Springs?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is excellent coverage for AT&T, excellent coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.