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PO BOX 472, BRIDGEPORT, CA, 93517, USA
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<p>Crags Campground is partially shaded by Jeffrey pine trees and is near Robinson Creek and Twin Lakes. Fishing in Robinson Creek and Twin Lakes, trails nearby to Yosemite, restaurants, shower and laundry facilities nearby.</p>
The elevation is 7,000 ft. This campground is one of five in the Twin Lakes Recreation Area. While the campground is not on a lake, it is within 0.2 miles of the Lower Twin Lake's no-charge boat ramp next to Lower Twin campground. It is comprised of two loops - Matterhorn Camp Loop and Sawtooth Camp Loop. Sawtooth has flush toilets and a vault, both wheelchair friendly and each has an outstanding view of Sawtooth Ridge. The Matterhorn has only a vault toilet and partial view of Sawtooth Ridge. Each camp site in this loop has a camp stove pedestal and cement pad for table and grille area. The tent site's view (Matterhorn Camp Loop) of the Bridger Valley is outstanding. Although all camp sites are in the open, spacing between them is ample enough to provide good privacy. The understory is Sagebrush. Limited groceries and boat rentals are available at both MonoVillage and Twin Lakes Resorts. Mono Village also has a restaurant and gas while Twin Lakes Resorts has coin operated laundry. Saturday night campfires (interpretive programs) are provided at Robinson Creek campground look at fee board for information. Firewood is available for a fee. Toiyabe National Forest 516
Sawtooth loop: Open April 27 through October 27 - weather dependent Matterhorn loop: Open April 17 through October 6 - weather dependent
Coin operated showers are available at Twin Lakes Resort, south of campground.
There are two lakes - Lower Twin Lake and Upper Twin Lake. Each is about 320 acres. Lower Twin Lake has a 5mph restriction and a free boat ramp. Another boat ramp for Lower Twin Lake is available, for a fee, across from Twin Lakes General Store. A third boat launch is for Upper Toiyabe National Forest 517 Twin Lake and is available, for a fee, at Mono Village Resort, south end of lake. Except for water skiing being permitted only from 10AM through 3PM, there are no restrictions on Upper Twin Lake.
The parking aprons are paved. The campground will accommodate any size RV. RV dump stations, with potable water, are available for a fee at: Annett's Mono Village (38.148, - 119.378) 13425 Twin Lakes Rd, Bridgeport, CA; Paradise shoes RV Park (38.288, - 119.215) 2344 CA - 182, Bridgeport, CA; and, Mono Vista RV Park (37.959, -119.113) 57 Beaver Lane, Lee Vining, CA
In Bridgeport, CA, at intersection of US Rt. 395 and Twin Lakes Rd., take Twin Lakes Rd. south 9.9 miles to "campgrounds" sign (South Twin Rd.). Turn left unto South Twin Rd. and go 0.2 miles to Crags Campground sign. Turn left and go 0.1 miles to Matterhorn Camp Loop on the left and Sawtooth Camp Loop on the right.
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Best season: summer. Summer offers the most reliable weather and full access to Crags Campground and Twin Lakes — expect sunny, dry days in the mid-60s to mid-70s°F (highs ~60–75°F) with cool nights dipping into the 30s–40s°F. This is prime time for hiking the trails beneath Sawtooth Ridge, launching small boats, and high-elevation fishing when water is warmest and boat ramps are open; wildflowers are abundant in early summer. Note that summer draws the largest crowds and you should reserve a site (open reservations Peak months: July, August, September, June Avoid: November, December, January, February
Cooler weather and reduced crowds; reviewers specifically appreciated fall visits.
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The Crags Campground is well-equipped with modern facilities that cater to a range of campers, from single families to large groups. "The campground contains one group site that can accommodate up to 45 people, with picnic and serving tables, grills, food storage lockers, a campfire circle, and ample parking." Additionally, "several single and double-family sites, some of which are accessible, are also available." Roads and parking spurs are paved, and the area provides flush toilets, drinking water, and trash collection. A host is available on-site, and firewood can be purchased from them.
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