4.3845 reviewsPrice
$10 - $32/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
11 campsites
Season
Open seasonally from...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$10 - $32/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
11 campsites
Season
Open seasonally from...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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1 Visitor Center Dr, Lee Vining, CA 93541
Kayakers, paddleboarders, and trout anglers who can arrive early on a weekday. Site 4 is the flattest pick for RVs up to 30 feet, supplies are half a mile away in June Lake, and mid-September through early October brings calm water, minimal bugs, and peak aspen gold.
Cleanliness matters to you and you can't vet conditions before arrival. Multiple recent reviews flag trash accumulation and neglected bathrooms, and with no reservations and only 11 sites, there's no fallback if the place is full or poorly maintained when you show up.
Reference information about Gull Lake Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Elevation 7600 feet. 11 campsites on Gull Lake. Sites will accommodate a 30 foot vehicle. Drinking water is available. Flush toilets are available. 14 day stay limit. Each site is equipped with a bear locker.</p>
The elevation is 7,600 ft. The campground stretches out along the southern end of Gull Lake through Aspen and Lodgepole trees. Some camp sites are at the water's edge and all have some view of the lake. The thick vegetation, particularly River willow, between camp sites provide good privacy. For day trips, visit the Yosemite National Park and Mono Basin Scenic Area.
Open April 21 through October 23
Gull Lake is 47 acres. Power boats are limited to 10mph. Hiking: None Fishing: Rainbow trout Inyo National Forest 109
Gull Lake is 47 acres. Power boats are limited to 10mph.
The parking aprons are dirt. An RV waste station is available for a fee at the Mobil gas station at intersection of US Rt. 395 and State Rt. 120 and Shell gas station at intersection of State Rt. 158 and US Rt. 395.
From June Lake, CA, take State Rt. 158 west 0.4 miles to campground on right.
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Fall delivers the best overall experience. Mid-September through early October brings daytime highs of 45-65°F and nights dropping to 20-35°F. Aspen color peaks during this window. Visitor numbers drop after Labor Day, lake surfaces calm for paddling, and trout fishing improves. Bugs are minimal. The campground closes October 23, so plan accordingly. Summer runs June through August with temperatures reaching 70-82°F, but expect more crowds. The elevation keeps mornings cool year-round.
Fall called 'best overall' with aspen color peak and cool, pleasant temps mid-Sept–early Oct.
The Gull Lake Campground offers essential amenities suitable for camping enthusiasts, including drinking water, flush toilets, and bear-proof lockers at each site. "A bear-proof locker is located at each site at Gull Lake Campground. All food and scented items must be stored in the lockers." Three water spigots are available for campers' use, and trash disposal must be done in bear-proof trash receptacles. Some reviews highlight the site's proximity to restrooms and water sources. User Frank Fraccalvieri mentioned, "Just a few camp sites with a bathroom with flush toilets and a sink with running water. There are 3 water spikets throughout the camp for your water supply." Although the campground does not provide showers, it is located near Gull Lake, a 47-acre water body with a speed limit of 10 mph on power boats.
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