Sawmill Walk-in Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Sawmill Walk-in 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
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 9,800 ft
37.9559, -119.2667 in Mono. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Sawmill Walk-in Campground?
No. Sawmill Walk-in 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 Sawmill Walk-in Campground?
Camping at Sawmill Walk-in Campground is free.
Is there drinking water at Sawmill Walk-in Campground?
No. Sawmill Walk-in Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Sawmill Walk-in Campground?
Sawmill Walk-in Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Sawmill Walk-in Campground
Hot springs and waterfalls nearby
Nearest to Sawmill Walk-in Campground, in straight-line miles: Buckeye Hot Springs (hot spring, 20 miles), Travertine Hot Springs (hot spring, 20 miles), Nevada Fall (waterfall, 22 miles), Vernal Fall (waterfall, 22 miles), and Yosemite Falls (waterfall, 23 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $30 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $25 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $28 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Lee Vining and campgrounds in Mono.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30