Established Camping
Inyo National Forest Sawmill Walk-in Campground
Inyo National Forest Sawmill Walk-in Campground is located near Lee Vining, CA, in a region characterized by rugged terrain and forested areas. The area experiences temperature highs around 80°F in summer and lows near 20°F in winter. Visitors can explore nearby attractions such as Mono Lake and the eastern entrance to Yosemite National Park.
Description
Located near the boundary of the Hoover Wilderness at an elevation of 9800 feet, Sawmill Campground is suited to backpack style camping as you will walk more than a quarter mile on a dirt trail to reach the 12 campsites. Each site has a table, fire ring, and a food storage locker. Most sites have shade and room for up to two tents. Nearby Lee Vining Creek is the only water source, there is no piped water. Trash must be packed out. Two vault toilets are located between sites 8 and 9. There are 15 overnight parking spaces at the campground entrance from Saddlebag Road. Hiking beyond the campground is day use only as you will enter into a research area. The Harvey Munroe Hall Natural Area has historical records to compare to current research for effects of climate change at high elevation. Please leave no trace and minimize impacts by staying on trails. Link to 360 google view
Location
Inyo National Forest Sawmill Walk-in Campground is located in California
Directions
From Lee Vining, CA, take US Rt. 395 south 0.3 miles to Tioga Pass sign. Turn right onto State Rt. 120 west 10.2 miles to Saddlebag Rd sign. Turn left onto Saddlebag Rd (gravel) and go 1.6 miles to campground on left.
Coordinates
37.95746213 N
119.27051582 W
Connectivity
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Detours Nearby
Big Bend Campground
4 min away
Lundy Lake Campground
34 min away
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 12 min from Carson City
- 2 hrs 51 min from Merced
- 3 hrs from Modesto
- 3 hrs 18 min from Fresno
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
