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Ellery Lake Campground Inyo National Forest California

Ellery Lake Overview

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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 can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs (up to 30 feet). Amenities include drinking water and 2 vault toilets. Each campsite also has a 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.

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.

Reservations:

First Come, First Served

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
  • Creek
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Mountain Biking
  • Nature Trails
  • Photography
  • Picnicking
  • Stargazing
  • Walking Trails
  • Wildlife Viewing
Highway 120
Lee Vining, California 93541
760-873-2400
Lat / Long:

37.937, -119.2433

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Campsite Types
  • ADA
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# of Campsites:

14

Campsite Vehicle Size:

Up to 30 feet.

Season:

Late May – Late September

Elevation:

9,511

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