Mcgee Backpacker Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Mcgee Backpacker 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

What's there

✓ Toilets
✓ Potable water

On site: Toilets and potable water.

Access and cell service

Elevation: 7,858 ft

37.5506, -118.8028 in Mono. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Mcgee Backpacker Campground?

No. Mcgee Backpacker 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 Mcgee Backpacker Campground?

Camping at Mcgee Backpacker Campground is free.

Is there drinking water at Mcgee Backpacker Campground?

Yes, Mcgee Backpacker Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.

Who manages Mcgee Backpacker Campground?

Mcgee Backpacker Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Mcgee Backpacker Campground

Hot springs and waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Mcgee Backpacker Campground, in straight-line miles: Wild Willy's Hot Springs (hot spring, 5.5 miles), Hot Creek (hot spring, 8 miles), Rainbow Falls (waterfall, 16 miles), and Mono Hot Springs (hot spring, 19 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.