Campground

Gull Lake Campground

Inyo National Forest, California

About this campground

Gull Lake Campground is a small campground with eleven sites.

Gull Lake Campground is a small, shaded and private facility in the June Lake area of the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Within a few miles, campers can access two lakes with fishing and boating opportunities, scenic views and the small town of June Lake.

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Latitude
37.772485° N
Longitude
119.083540° W
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Access, sites & campground features

Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.

Connectivity

  • T-Mobile5GExcellent coverageVerified by 15 campers · Oct 18, 2026
  • VerizonLTESome coverageVerified by 8 campers · Oct 18, 2026
  • AT&T5GExcellent coverageVerified by 39 campers · Oct 18, 2026

Community-reported service can change with terrain, weather, congestion, and carrier coverage.

Access

  • Drive-in
  • Boat-in
  • Walk-inCommunity report

Site types

  • Tent sites
  • RV / trailer sites
  • Standard campsites

Features

For campers

  • Toilets
  • Drinking water
  • Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
  • Picnic table
  • Fires
  • Alcohol allowedCommunity report
  • Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
  • Reservable

For vehicles

  • Big rig friendlyPublished vehicle length up to 40 ft

Official campground guide

Plan with the full campground details

Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.

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Overview

Gull Lake Campground is a small, shaded and private facility in the June Lake area of the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains. Within a few miles, campers can access two lakes with fishing and boating opportunities, scenic views and the small town of June Lake.

Facilities

Gull Lake Campground is a small campground with eleven sites. Five of the sites are on Gull Lake. All sites will accommodate tents. Motor homes and travel trailers under 25’ will fit on all sites. Longer RV’s are not recommended because of short site pads and a narrow cul-de-sac turnaround

Recreation

A variety of water and land-based activities surround the campground. Nearby June Lake offer great rainbow trout fishing. Campers also enjoy paddling down Mono Creek or hiking the area's various trails, including one to Mammoth Rock and scenic Sherwin Lakes and Gaylor Lake Trails. A drive along the June Lake Loop results in expansive views of rugged mountain peaks and several lakes.

Natural Features

The campground sits at an elevation of 7,600 feet in a stand of mature aspen trees. The area is surrounded by 11,000 and 12,000' peaks. Many species of wildlife call the mountains home, such as black bear, mountain lions, mule deer, pine marten, pika and numerous fish and birds.

Nearby Attractions

Hikers can access the scenic Ansel Adams Wilderness via nearby trails, and Mono Lake and Yosemite National Park are great day trips. Ansel Adams Wilderness Yosemite National Park

Activities & amenities

What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.

Available activities

  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing

Amenities and facility features

  • Flush toilets
  • Potable water
  • Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
  • Host
  • Trash Collection
  • Water Spigot

Recreation sites

Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.

Standard Non-Electric

11 sites
Equipment
Car, Fifth Wheel, Large Tent Over 9x12`, Pickup Camper, Pop Up, RV, Tent, Trailer
Maximum people
6
Maximum vehicles
1
Check-in
02:00 PM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM, 2:00 PM
Accessible sites
None flagged in site inventory

Site rules, inventory & rates

Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.

Site rules

Has Taxes
1
Maximum stay
14 consecutive nights
Max Stay
14 nights
Minimum stay
1 consecutive nights
Holiday-weekend minimum
0 days
Weekend minimum
0 days
Reservation cutoff
2 Not Reservable
Maximum published occupancy
6 people per site
Maximum published vehicles
1 vehicles per site
Check-in
02:00 PM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM, 2:00 PM
Food storage
Gull Lake Campground's official facility record checked 2026-10-16 does not publish a food-storage method; confirm the posted rule with Inyo National Forest.
Fire and stove use
Gull Lake Campground's official facility record states: Fire Restrictions : Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.
Pets
Dogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.

Inventory window

Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.

Currently bookable through
Oct 11, 2026
Next release
Oct 23, 2026, 7:00 AM PDT
Next book-through date
Apr 23, 2027
Group sites bookable through
Oct 10, 2027

Published seasons & rates

SeasonSite typeNightly rateAdditional personDeposit
Peak SeasonApr 24, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026Standard Non-Electric$32——
Peak SeasonApr 23, 2027 – Oct 10, 2027Standard Non-Electric$32——
Peak SeasonApr 28, 2028 – Oct 8, 2028Standard Non-Electric$32——

Important facility notices

Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.

  • This is a high elevation facility; please use caution when traveling from lower elevations
  • Be bear aware; keep all food out of site in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating; always keep a clean camp and do not feed any wild animals; campground host has bear literature
  • Only 2 pets per site allowed.
  • Please Note: One RV with tow per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. In accordance with standard industry practices, Inyo Recreation will assess an additional $10.00 extra vehicle fee per day for the second vehicle in each single family campsite, and on the third and fourth vehicle in any double family campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the first vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the first two are considered one vehicle, and the third and fourth motorcycle are also considered one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles. Extra vehicles must fit on the parking spur.
  • Reserved Sites will be held until checkout time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of the second day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. Please call the office at 760-934-5795 if you need to inform the campground of an arrival time greater than 24 hours after your arrival date, or if you will not use your reservation whatsoever.
  • Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
  • Fire Restrictions : Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Mammoth Lakes Visitor Center, (760) 924-5500, or the Mono Lakes Visitor Center, (760) 647-3044.
  • Don't Move Firewood : Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site.
  • PASS DISCOUNTS: You must provide your pass and photo identification upon check in. If you received a pass discount for which you were not eligible, you must pay the difference in price upon arrival.

Getting there & contact

Official directions

Gull Lake Campground is about 350 miles north of Los Angeles and 150 miles south of Reno, Nevada. Take U.S. Highway 395 to its southern junction with Highway 158. Take 158 for 2.3 miles to June Lake, then continue 0.4 mile to the campground sign.

Facility contact

760-934-5795

Sources

Recreation.gov official facility record — Gull Lake CampgroundUSDA Forest Service — responsible pet practicesRecreation.gov official facility record — Gull Lake CampgroundGull Lake Campground official facility detailsRecreation.gov official facility record — Gull Lake Campground — food-storage guidanceThe Dyrt community reports — Gull Lake Campground — Inyo National ForestRecreation.gov campground details APIRecreation.gov published seasons and ratesRecreation.gov booking-window release dataRecreation.gov recreation-site inventory