Mosquito Flat Backpacker Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Mosquito Flat Backpacker Campground is a National Forest campground near Inyo, California.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Inyo, California

National Forest
Managed by

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Free

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

What's there

✓ Toilets
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Access and cell service

Elevation: 10,236 ft

37.4345, -118.7471 in Inyo. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Mosquito Flat Backpacker Campground?

No. Mosquito Flat Backpacker Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Mosquito Flat Backpacker Campground?

Camping at Mosquito Flat Backpacker Campground is free.

Is there drinking water at Mosquito Flat Backpacker Campground?

No. Mosquito Flat Backpacker Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Who manages Mosquito Flat Backpacker Campground?

Mosquito Flat Backpacker Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Mosquito Flat Backpacker Campground

Hot springs and waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Mosquito Flat Backpacker Campground, in straight-line miles: Wild Willy's Hot Springs (hot spring, 14 miles), Hot Creek (hot spring, 17 miles), Mono Hot Springs (hot spring, 17 miles), Rainbow Falls (waterfall, 22 miles), and Keough's Hot Springs (hot spring, 24 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.