Tioga Lake Campground is on the western side of Tioga Lake, off Highway 120 (Tioga Road) and only 1 mile east of Yosemite National Park. The collection of 13 campsites offers visitors beautiful views of the lake and the soaring peaks along the Sierra Crest. Nearby Mount Dana rises to 13,000 feet.
Campsites at Tioga Lake Campground are rather exposed and subject to strong winds that can blow down from Tioga Pass. Nevertheless, campers at the lake focus on the magnificent vistas of the surrounding peaks and the excellent fishing. Day trips into Yosemite, down to Mono Lake or over to Saddlebag Lake are only short drives. Trails from near Tioga Lake Campground lead up along the base of the mountains to alpine lakes such as Shell Lake, Fantail, and Spuller.
| Tioga Lake Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Tioga Lake Campground Location: | 0ff Highway 120 (Tioga Road), 1 mile east of Yosemite's east entrance station at Tioga Pass |
| Elevation: | 9,600 feet |
| Mileage/ Driving Times: | Sacramento - 195 miles, 4:11 Reno - 151 miles, 2:55 |
| Number of Campsites: | 13 |
| Camping Season: | June through mid-0ctober, depending on weather |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 vehicle, 2nd vehicle $5 per night |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Inyo National Forest |
| Information: | (760) 647-3044 |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| No Reservations | Tioga Lake Campground has no reservation. All sites are first-come, first-served. |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: | 30 feet |
| Wheelchair accessible Sites: | None designated, but most sites are accessible |
| Fees: | $26 per night |
| Check-in, check-out: | Check-in: 2:00 PM Check-out: Noon |
| Tioga Lake Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring, food storage locker; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, tap water |
| Cell Phone Service: | ATT |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
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Tioga Lake Campground (center, left)
Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. Purchase firewood locally to avoid spreading pests.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate
Tioga Lake Campground
For those camped at Tioga Lake Campground, Yosemite and stunning Mono Lake are only a short drive away. Mono Lake's beauty and wildlife beckons visitors from around the country. Up and down the Lee Vining Canyon are other wonderful places to visit.
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2021 - 2024