Big Springs Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Big Springs Campground is a National Forest campground near June Lake, California.
First-come, first-served
- 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
- 7,286 ft
37.7488, -118.9397 in Mono. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Big Springs Campground?
No. Big Springs 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 Big Springs Campground?
Camping at Big Springs Campground is free.
Is there drinking water at Big Springs Campground?
No. Big Springs Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Big Springs Campground?
Big Springs Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Big Springs Campground
Hot springs and waterfalls nearby
Nearest to Big Springs Campground, in straight-line miles: Hot Creek (hot spring, 8.4 miles), Wild Willy's Hot Springs (hot spring, 11 miles), Rainbow Falls (waterfall, 13 miles), and Mono Hot Springs (hot spring, 29 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
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- Free
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- Overnight Use:
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- Not on record
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- Free
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More campgrounds: camping near June Lake and campgrounds in Mono.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01