Crooked Meadows Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Crooked Meadows Campground is a National Forest campground near Mono, California.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Mono, 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

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Elevation
8,827 ft

37.8194, -118.8507 in Mono. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Crooked Meadows Campground?

No. Crooked Meadows 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 Crooked Meadows Campground?

Camping at Crooked Meadows Campground is free.

Who manages Crooked Meadows Campground?

Crooked Meadows Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Crooked Meadows Campground

Hot springs and waterfalls nearby

More campgrounds: camping near Mono and campgrounds in Mono.

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