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Dispersed Camping

Mill Creek National Forest

6 Reviews

Mill Creek National Forest offers dispersed camping with terrain featuring dense forest and rugged landscapes. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore Yosemite National Park and Mono Lake, both offering unique natural attractions.

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Drive Time

1 hr 47 min from Carson City, NV
4 hrs 19 min from Modesto, CA
4 hrs 54 min from Merced, CA
5 hrs 44 min from Fresno, CA

Location

Mill Creek National Forest is located in California

Coordinates

38.03740825 N
119.1621362 W

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Connectivity

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Connectivity

T-Mobile
Possible Coverage
Verified by 13 users
Last on 12/11/25
VerizonLTE
Good Coverage
Verified by 19 users
Last on 12/11/25
AT&TLTE
Good Coverage
Verified by 31 users
Last on 12/11/25

Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Site Types

Tent Sites
Dispersed
Group

Features

For Campers

Phone Service
Alcohol
Pets

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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6 Reviews

Visitors often highlighted the spacious creekside sites with beautiful views and peaceful creek sounds. No facilities available including restrooms and campfires prohibited. Most found highway noise minimal.

Laura

Traveler

Reviewed Oct. 4, 2025

Beautiful and quiet spot close to Mono Lake

Not gonna lie, I was skeptical at first. GPS took me to the wrong (dirt) road, it was getting dark and stormy... Eventually stormed passed and I got a clear moonlight and could hear the gurgle of the river a few meters away. Best reward was in the morning... Wow! ♥️ A nice spot for those just leaving Yosemite or about to go into it.

The road is not great, drive slowly

PS: I found a tote bag (see pic) where I was, if it's yours hit me up!!

Month of VisitOctober

Kristin C.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 8, 2025

My cruze made it!

nice shaded with creek sounds no restroom

Sitedispearsed

Month of VisitJuly

Eli C.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 7, 2025

Mono city, mill creek

About 5 mins off hwy on dirt road. Use Lundy Lakes road. No one in our area. Hwy noise but not bad. Great views.

SiteFS-2N11, south of Schoolhouse Rd

Month of VisitJuly

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Matthew A.

Scout

Reviewed Oct. 27, 2024

Calming creek noise

Pull into a spot and relax while you listen to the creek, close to the road easy access

Month of VisitOctober

DJ M.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 4, 2024

Running stream

Cool water, a nice breeze in the evening, water sounds day and night. Quiet.

Month of VisitJune

Wolf

Traveler

Reviewed Apr. 22, 2024

Snow in the Spring

This is a very cool spot the entrance is just south of Lundy Lake rd. on the 395, there's also a back way in on Lundy Lake rd. just past the first building. The spot is quite big, perfect for a small group. It's right next to a creek in between two hills, and if you hike up them, there's a perfect view of Mono Lake and full cell signal. The only con is that there are no campfires allowed, too much deadwood and dry brush around next time bringing the propane fire pit.

Month of VisitApril