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Recreation Region: Mono Basin Region

Big Bend Campground

17 campsites on Lee Vining Creek. Near the Tuolumne Meadows entrance of Yosemite National Park.

Campsites can accommodate a 30-foot vehicle. Drinking water and vault toilets are available. 14 day stay limit.

Each campsite has a bear locker for food storage. This is Bear Country; please store food properly and don't feed the bears.

Reservations

No reservations, register at campground, first-come first-served.

General Information

Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

Active bear area, bear boxes are provided and must be used (typical bear box size 48" x 30" x 36").

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $30 per night
Additional Vehicle: $10 per night

Dogs must be leashed in all developed recreation sites.

visitor center building

Address: 1 Visitor Center Dr Lee Vining, CA 93541
Phone: (760) 647-3044
Hours: Open daily from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (passes & permits available on Sunday and Monday only 9:00 am - 5:00 p.m.)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 37.945076

Longitude: -119.200987

Elevation

7,800'

Directions

From US 395 at Lee Vining, go west on CA 120 and turn onto Poole Power Plant Road.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Last updated June 2nd, 2025