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Mosquito Flat Backpacker Campground

This is a special one night only campground designed for backpackers on the night before embarking on their backpack trip. 10 single campsites. It is a walk-in campground (short distance).

Reservations

No reservations. First come, first served.

General Information

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

Single night use only, must have valid wilderness permit for Mono Pass or Little Lakes Valley trailheads for following day. Active bear area, bear boxes are provided and must be used (typical bear box size 48" x 30" x 36").

No fees are required for this site

Dogs must be leashed in all developed recreation sites.

"White Mountain Ranger Station and Visitor Center in Bishop, CA"

Address: 798 N Main St. Bishop, CA 93514
Phone: (760) 873-2501
Hours: Open Friday - Saturday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 37.4345

Longitude: -118.7471

Elevation

10,100'

Directions

Mosquito Flat is at the end of Rock Creek Road.

Exit Highway 395 at Tom's Place (approximately 13 miles south of Mammoth Lakes, 30 miles north of Bishop). Follow Rock Creek Road (FS 12) to the end, about 10 miles. This road is closed in winter.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Other Amenities

No electrical hook ups.

Last updated June 27, 2026