Ellery Lake Campground Inyo National Forest California

Ellery Lake Overview

Ellery Lake (aka Ellery Camp) Campground is a first-come, first-serve campground situated at the top of Tioga pass (9,500 feet) next to the east entrance of Yosemite National Park. The campground overlooks Lee Vining Creek and is very close to Ellery Lake.

The 14 campsites are best for tent camping but a few sites can fit small trailers and RVs (up to 30 feet).

The seasonal campground is generally open late May to late September. Amenities include potable (drinking) water, 2 vault toilets and tarsh collection (dumpsters). Each campsite also has a parking spur, table, food storage locker, fire ring and grate. Campsite roads and parking spurs are also paved. There are no showers available or electric/water hookups for trailers. Cell service is poor in the area. Firewood is also available to purchase from the camp host.

Ellery Lake Campground – Area Recreation & Activities

The area offers great fishing, backpacking, hiking, picnicking, biking and wildlife viewing.

Other campgrounds in the area include Moraine, Big Bend, Aspen (Aspen Grove), Junction, Saddlebag Lake and Tioga Lake. You might also like Tuolumne Meadows Campground.

Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service Poor
• Comfort Station
• Drinking Water
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Food Storage Locker
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Restrooms (Vault Toilets)
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Backpacking
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Horseback riding
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Wildlife Viewing