Big Bend Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $30 per night. Big Bend Campground is a National Forest campground near Lee Vining, California.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Single Site: $30 per night
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
On site: Toilets and potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 7,800 ft
37.9451, -119.2010 in Mono. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Big Bend Campground?
No. Big Bend 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 Bend Campground?
Camping at Big Bend Campground costs Single Site: $30 per night.
Is there drinking water at Big Bend Campground?
Yes, Big Bend Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Big Bend Campground?
Big Bend Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Big Bend Campground
Hot springs and waterfalls nearby
Nearest to Big Bend Campground, in straight-line miles: Travertine Hot Springs (hot spring, 21 miles), Buckeye Hot Springs (hot spring, 21 miles), Nevada Fall (waterfall, 24 miles), Vernal Fall (waterfall, 24 miles), and Rainbow Falls (waterfall, 25 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
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More campgrounds: camping near Lee Vining and campgrounds in Mono.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30