Big Springs Campground
Area Status: Open
Located between Mammoth Lakes and June Lake, near the Crestview area, this campground has 26 campsites surrounded by pine forest. This is a popular basecamp for fishing Deadman Creek, exploring Obsidian Dome and OHV/ATV trails in the Lookout Mountain area.
- Bring your own water.
- Sites are self register when you arrive, no reservations.
- 14 day stay limit.
At a Glance
Fees: | Free |
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Usage: | Heavy |
Restrictions: | This is Bear Country. Please store food properly and don't feed the bears, bear boxes are provided and must be used (typical bear box size 48"x30"x36"). Maximum of 6 people per site and 2 vehicles. Rules and regulations specific to developed campground sites are available at all message information kiosks at the campground. There are currently no group or double sites in the campground. |
Closest Towns: | June Lake, CA |
Water: | No |
Restroom: | Vault Toilet (2) |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
General Information
Directions:From US 395 north of Mammoth Lake, go east on Owens River Road.
General Notes:
Traveling in Bear Country
A bear-proof locker is located at each site at Big Springs Campground. All food and scented items must be stored in the lockers. All trash must be disposed of in the bear proof trash receptacles. Do not store food, trash or scented items in your vehicle.
For more information about traveling in bear bear country, click here...
Activities
Campground Camping
Alerts & Warnings
- Phone lines and internet down intermittently at Visitor Centers
- Stage 1 Fire Restrictions effective July 1
- Restroom site improvements resume August 26 through mid-October (see list here)
- Rock Creek Lake Boat Launch under construction
- Mechanical fuel reduction treatment in Sherwin Creek area August through October
- Intake 2 Dam in Bishop Creek under maintenance by SCE until October 31