June Lake Loop Campgrounds

June Lake (Hwy 158) · near June Lake / Lee Vining · Eastern Sierra

Camping

At a glance

Difficulty
beginner
Elevation
7600
Campsites
Multiple campgrounds
Season
Summer (late April–October)
Fee
~$25/night

Permits and booking

Reservation required
Yes
How to reserve
Reserve on Recreation.gov (6 months ahead; some first-come). Campgrounds along the scenic June Lake Loop, strung with lakes (June, Gull, Silver, Grant) beneath the Sierra crest. Vault toilets, RV sites. Seasonal. Famous fall aspen color.

What is here

Setting
mountain
Amenities
Lakes along a scenic loop · Trout fishing · Spectacular fall aspens · June Lake village nearby
Best for
Eastern Sierra lake camping + fall color
Features
Four lakes along a scenic horseshoe · Superb trout fishing · Legendary fall aspen color · Charming June Lake village

Worth knowing

Dogs
Allowed
Good for a first timer
Yes

Camping detail

Camp type
developed · rv
Intl tip
Reserve on Recreation.gov 6 months ahead (some first-come). Camp beside the loop's lakes (June, Silver, Gull, Grant); fish, paddle, and hike (Parker Lake). Charming June Lake village (brewery, cafes). LEGENDARY fall aspen color (late Sept–early Oct). Off Hwy 158 near Mono Lake. Summer/fall only. Combine with Mammoth and Mono Lake.

The guide

The June Lake Loop is one of the Eastern Sierra's most scenic and beloved camping destinations — a 16-mile horseshoe drive (Hig…

In the Guidebook

Everything above is yours for free. The written guide to June Lake Loop Campgrounds — what it is actually like, and what we would tell a friend before they went — comes with the Guidebook.

Getting there

Coordinates
37.78, -119.07

Driving directions

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