13 public launches
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Gull Lake · Mammoth Lakes, Mono County
Managed by USDA Forest Service
Directions: Reversed Creek Campground is about 350 miles north of Los Angeles and 150 miles south of Reno, Nevada. Take U.S. Highway 395 to its southern junction with Highway 158. Take 158 for 2.3 miles to June Lake, then continue 0.4 mile to the campground sign. Turn left and drive 0.1 mile to the campground.
Bridgeport Reservoir · Bridgeport, Mono County
Bridgeport Reservoir · Bridgeport, Mono County
Convict Lake · Mammoth Lakes, Mono County
Grant Lake · Mammoth Lakes, Mono County
June Lake · Mammoth Lakes, Mono County
June Lake · Mammoth Lakes, Mono County
Lake Crowley · Mammoth Lakes, Mono County
Twin Lakes · Bridgeport, Mono County
Managed by USDA Forest Service · 760-932-7092
Directions: From Bridgeport, California, take Highway 395 and turn south at Twin Lakes Road and travel 9.6 miles. Turn left onto South Twin Road and travel approximately 0.6 miles across the bridge to the campground.
Lundy Lake · Bridgeport, Mono County
Silver Lake · Mammoth Lakes, Mono County
Managed by USDA Forest Service · 760-934-5795
Directions: This campground is about 350 miles north of Los Angeles and 150 miles south of Reno, Nevada. Take U.S. Highway 395 to its junction with Highway 158. Take 158 for 7 miles to Silver Lake Campground.
Twin Lakes · Bridgeport, Mono County
Bridgeport, Mono County
Managed by USDA Forest Service
Directions: Take U.S. Highway 395 in California to its junction with State Highway 120 west. Take 120 west 10 miles toward Tioga Pass. Turn right on Forest Road 1N04 to Saddlebag Lake. Proceed up 1N04 for 2.4 miles. Take the first right just past the open gate on the road. The campground is on the right, just past the restroom.