Deadman Campground, Upper & Lower, Mammoth Lakes, CA

Mono Lake Ranger District

Inyo National Forest

Free Camping Near Mammoth Lakes, CA

Deadman Campground, Upper & Lower, are free, developed campgrounds offered by Inyo National Forest. With 20 campsites between the two, these campgrounds are located adjacent to each other, separated by Deadman Creek. The campground is not suitable for RV camping. Tent or car camping only. Vault toilets and picnic tables are available, but only a limited number of bear-proof storage cabinets.

Authority

Mono Lake Ranger District logo

Mono Lake Ranger District

Inyo National Forest

District Office

Tel: (760) 647-3044

Official campground webpage

Particulars

GPS: 37.7220, -119.0095

Elevation: 7,805 feet

Reservations: First come, first served

Camping Fee: None

Permit: None

Max stay: 14 consecutive days wtihin a 10-mile radius, 28 cumulative days in a calendar year

Amenities: Picnic tables, vault toilets, bear proof storage cabinets

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Camping at Deadman Campground

Often closed due to flooding of Deadman Creek and due to threats of forest fire, you should refer to the campground’s official webpage (see link above) to make sure the campground is open, or call the Mono Lake Ranger District for up to date information.

This is primarily a tent camping site, though vans, pickup truck campers, and small trailers are fine.

Deadman Campground is primarily used by hikers and mountain bikers. When open, it’s not as active as other nearby campgrounds due to its smaller campsites.

There is normally a camp host on site. Bears and other wildlife are often seen wandering through camp. There are no trash cans here.

Other Campsites Within 20 Miles Radius

Associated Documents

Forest Order 05-04-50-23-07 Occupancy Limits, Inyo National Forest, (eff: July 3, 2023, term: July 3, 2025)
Motor Vehicle Use Map, Glass Mountain, Inyo National Forest, 2018
Motor Vehicle Use Map, June Lake, Inyo National Forest, 2018
Motor Vehicle Use Map, Mono Lake, Inyo National Forest, 2018
Motor Vehicle Use Map, Bald Mountain, Inyo National Forest, 2018

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