3.9327 reviews
Price
$10 - $25/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
12 campsites
Season
Open seasonally from...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$10 - $25/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
12 campsites
Season
Open seasonally from...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Junction Campground, CA
Anglers and Yosemite-adjacent hikers who arrive early on a weekday will get the most out of it. Sites 1-5 handle RVs up to 40 feet, the Bennettville Trail is a short walk from camp, and early fall after Labor Day cuts the crowds dramatically while trout fishing and clear skies ho
No potable water on-site means hauling everything from Lee Vining, the first-come setup brings a steady parade of cars and RVs scanning for openings all day, and mosquitoes are a real summer problem. Light sleepers and anyone counting on solitude will be disappointed.
Reference information about Junction Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Located near the Tioga Pass entrance of Yosemite National Park, Junction Campground is at the junction of Highway 120 and Saddlebag Lake Road. Set among pines at 9,600 ft. elevation, most of the 13 campsites have shade. Sites 1-5 can accommodate RV’s or multiple vehicles with a maxim parking length of 40 ft. Sites 6-13 are suitable for single vehicles that do not exceed 18ft. The narrow gravel campground road is not recommended for trailers or large vehicles beyond site 5.</p><p>Each site has a table, fire ring, and a food storage locker. There are no water spigots, bring your own water. Dirt paths lead to vault toilets located near sites 3 and 10.</p><p>Maximum of 6 people per site. 14 day limit.</p>
The elevation is 9,500 ft. The campground stretches out beside a little meadow between Lee Vining and Mine Creeks, ending in a small loop for tents only. Dana Plateau and Tioga Peak provide the views. Lodgepole pine and grass understory provide minimal privacy. Bear-proof food containers at some camp sites. Day trips should be considered to Yosemite National Park and Mono Basin Scenic Area. Tioga Pass Resort has limited groceries, fishing supplies and offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. "Possessing/storing food so bears/wild animals have access will result in a fine of at least $150."
Open May 22 through October 15.
The parking aprons are rock and dirt and all are about same size. No turnaround for long RVs and travel trailers. An RV waste station is available for a fee at the Mobil gas station located at intersection of US 395 and State Rt. 120. Yosemite National Park also has a waste station - expect to pay a fee.
From Lee Vining, CA, take US 395 south 0.3 miles to Tioga Pass sign. Turn right onto State Rt. 120 west and go 10.2 miles to Saddlebag Rd sign. Turn right onto Saddlebag Rd and immediately bear left into campground. NOTE: Road sign on State Rt. 120 states: "Steep grade, difficult for trailers."
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Early fall brings the best conditions: clear skies, crisp air, and far fewer visitors after Labor Day. Daytime temperatures range from the 40s to 60s°F, with nights dropping into the 20s and 30s. Golden light hits the granite faces through early October, when fishing and trail access remain excellent. Summer offers warmer afternoons under blue skies, though elevation keeps mornings and evenings cool. Winter buries the campground under deep snow. The high altitude means you'll need extra layers year-round.
Early fall called best: clear skies, crisp air, far fewer visitors after Labor Day.
There are no water spigots, bring your own water. Dirt paths lead to vault toilets located near sites 3 and 10.
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