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Trailhead Group Campground (at Saddlebag Lake)

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Overnight Use:. Trailhead Group Campground (at Saddlebag Lake) is a National Forest campground near Lee Vining, California.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Lee Vining, California

National Forest
Managed by

Getting a site

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

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
10,127 ft

37.9642, -119.2724 in Mono. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Trailhead Group Campground (at Saddlebag Lake)?

No. Trailhead Group Campground (at Saddlebag Lake) 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 Trailhead Group Campground (at Saddlebag Lake)?

Camping at Trailhead Group Campground (at Saddlebag Lake) costs Overnight Use:.

Is there drinking water at Trailhead Group Campground (at Saddlebag Lake)?

No. Trailhead Group Campground (at Saddlebag Lake) has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Who manages Trailhead Group Campground (at Saddlebag Lake)?

Trailhead Group Campground (at Saddlebag Lake) is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Trailhead Group Campground (at Saddlebag Lake)

Hot springs and waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Trailhead Group Campground (at Saddlebag Lake), in straight-line miles: Buckeye Hot Springs (hot spring, 19 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.

Saddlebag Lake Campground Lee Vining · National Forest · First-come
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Fee
Single Site: $30 per night
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Fee
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