Saddlebag Lake Campground Inyo National Forest California

1N04
Lee Vining, California 93541
760 647-3044

Lat / Long:

37.9642, -119.2724

Saddlebag Lake campground is located way up in the high-country at 10,000 feet in the Sierra Nevada mountain range next to the lake. There are 20 campsites for tents, trailers and RVs. One group campsites is also available. Individual campsites are first-come, first-serve, but you can make group camping reservations.

The campground has potable water and vault toilets. Each campsite also has a table, food storage locker, fire ring and grate.

Group camping is also available at Trailhead Group (aka Saddlebag Lake Group) campground. It has 1 group site that accommodates up to 25 people.

All of the campsites have beautiful views of Saddlebag Lake and the surrounding mountains. The area offers fantastic fishing and hiking. Many species of wildlife call the mountains home, such as black bear, mountain lions, mule deer, pine marten, pika and numerous fish and birds.

Other nice campgrounds in the area include Moraine, Aspen (Aspen Grove), Big Bend, Ellery Lake Campground, Junction, Trumbull Lake and Tioga Lake.

Reservations:

First Come, First Served

Best Campsites

4, 5, 8, 10, 13, 16, 18

Regions

• Creek
• Lake
• Mountains
• National Forest
• National Forest Campgrounds
• Northern California
• Sierra Nevada

Campsite Types

• ADA
• Group
• RV
• Tent
• Trailer

Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - None
• Comfort Station
• Drinking Water
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Food Storage Locker
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Group Camping
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Restrooms (Vault Toilets)

Activities

• Backpacking
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Canoeing
• Creek
• Fishing
• Fly Fishing
• Hiking
• Kayaking
• Lake
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing