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
Saddlebag Day Use Site
Site Open
Just east of Yosemite National Park, Saddlebag Lake is popular for day hikes, fishing and backpacking. A loop trail goes around the lake for fishing and hiking. Trails extend into what is commonly…
Saddlebag Lake Campground
Site Open
20 campsites and 1 large group site at Saddlebag Lake near the Hoover Wilderness. This is Bear Country. Please store food properly and don't feed the bears. Small RV's or short trailers only, no…
Saddlebag Lake Trailhead Group Campground
Site Open
Located in the eastern high Sierra Nevada Mountains at just over 10,000 feet in elevation, this campground is adjacent to the scenic Saddlebag Lake, providing a quiet mountain getaway for groups…
Sawmill Walk-in Campground
Site Open
Effective beginning 06/04/2025: This website, and all linked websites under the control of the agency is under review and content may change.Located near the boundary of the Hoover Wilderness at an…
South Tufa
Site Open
South Tufa at Mono LakeInyo National Forest – Mono Basin National Forest Scenic AreaStep into a landscape like no other—where limestone towers rise from salty waters, looking like something out…
Tioga Lake Campground
Site Open
13 campsites on Tioga Lake near the Tuolumne Meadows entrance to Yosemite NP. This is Bear Country.
Tioga Lake Overlook Info Site
Site Open
This roadside overlook is near the top of 120 aproximatly 1 mile east of Yosemite's Tioga Pass east entrance. With great views of this glacier carved valley, the overlook has scenic views of…