Mono Basin Region
This region encompasses Mono Lake, South Tufa, the Panum Craters, Mono Mills and Tioga Pass. To protect the outstanding geologic, ecologic and scenic resources of Mono Basin, it was designated as a National Forest Scenic Area by Congress in 1984.
Recreation Sites
Aspen Campground
Site Open
45 campsites are available. Campsites can accommodate a 40 foot vehicle. Drinking water is not available. Vault toilets are available. Each campsite has a bear locker. This is Bear Country. Please…
Big Bend Campground
Site Open
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…
Ellery Lake Campground
Site Closed
Campground is located at Ellery Lake east of Tioga pass, the east entrance of Yosemite National Park. Campground has 12 campsites. Each campsite has a locker for food storage. This is bear…
Junction Campground
Site Closed
Located near the Tioga Pass entrance of Yosemite National Park, Junction Campground is at the junction of Highway 120 and Saddlebag Lake Road. Set among pines at 9,600 ft. elevation, most of the 13…
Lower Lee Vining Campground
Site Open
51 campsites are available, each equipped with a bear locker for food storage.
Mono Mills Historic Site
Site Open
Mono Mills was a lumber camp, the first sawmill was built in 1880, it supplied lumber to Bodie and Aurora. Very little is left of Mono Mills. This roadside kiosk has historical and interperative…
Moraine Campground
Site Open
25 sites with portable toilets.
Navy Beach Paddle Boat Launch
Site Open
Beach side parking for launching non-motorized paddle boats.
Nunatak Tioga Tarns Trailhead
Site Open
This easy loop trail is located on Hwy 120 just east of Tioga Lake. It is approximately 1/2 mile in length and has posted signs informing the visitor of interesting natural history and geological…
Panum Crater Trailhead
Site Open
The Panum Crater and Rim trail is a nature walk to a volcanic dome with a loop trail that features a view from the rim of the crater.