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Group campsite · USDA Forest Service · Inyo National Forest Fees: $119.00 per night; rate may vary across dates Status: closed Reservations: Reserve online at Trailhead Group, Inyo National Forest - Recreation.gov Overview Trailhead Group Campground is located in the eastern high Sierra Nevada Mountains of California at just over 10,000 feet in elevation. Also known as Saddlebag Lake Group Campground, the facility is adjacent to the scenic lake and provides a quiet mountain getaway for groups of up to 25 people. It is within a two-hour drive of Yosemite National Park and Mono Lake, and lies next to the Hoover Wilderness. Recreation Campers might like to relax and unwind by picnicking in the forested camping area or around the lake. The eastern Sierras are well-known for trout fishing, and Saddlebag Lake is no exception. Anglers can access a boat ramp nearby or try their luck for rainbow, brook and brown trout from shore. The lake has a 15 mph speed limit. The majestic scenery and challenging trails are a big draw for hikers. Close by, campers can access the Twenty Lakes Basin Trail, which… Getting there: Take U.S. Highway 395 in California to its junction with State Highway 120 west. Take 120 west 10 miles toward Tioga Pass. Turn right on Forest Road 1N04 to Saddlebag Lake. Proceed up 1N04 for 2.4 miles. Take the first right just past the open gate on the road. The campground is on the right, just past the restroom. Rules: By reservation only. Active bear area, bear boxes are provided and must be used (typical bear box size 48" x 30" x 36"). Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232422 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Staff, Recreation.gov
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