Big Springs Campground
Mammoth Lakes, California · 7,287 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
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Wildfire 35 mi W: Dome, 6,788 acres, 86% contained
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 7,287 ft (2,221 m)7,287 ft2,221 m
- Land
- Inyo National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
Amenities
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- Caravan / RV sites
- Tent sites
- Toilets
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About
Located between Mammoth Lakes and June Lake, near the Crestview area, this campground has 26 campsites surrounded by pine forest. This is a popular basecamp for fishing Deadman Creek, exploring Obsidian Dome and OHV/ATV trails in the Lookout Mountain area. Bring your own water. Sites are self register when you arrive, no reservations.14 day stay limit.
Fees: No fees are required for this site
From OpenStreetMap and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit
Cell service
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-Mobile5G · 4G LTE
Cell service at Big Springs Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny, 4% chance of rain49°20°
- WedSunny63°25°
- ThuSunny63°26°
- FriSunny65°27°
- SatSunny66°27°
Nearby camping
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Glass Creek Campground
Public Land · 2.8 mi · June Lake
Obsidian Flat Group Campground
Public Land · 3.8 mi · June Lake
Lower Deadman Campground
Public Land · 4.3 mi · Mammoth Lakes
3 more within 25 mi
3 OpenStreetMap entries in Mammoth Lakes share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 6.0 mi
Little Hot Creek
Mammoth Lakes, CA
- 6.4 mi
Deadman Creek
June Lake, CA
- 9.6 mi
Laurel Ponds
Mammoth Lakes, CA
- 12 mi
Camp site
June Lake, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Inyo National Forest
- 13 mi
Parker Creek
June Lake, CA
- 16 mi
Whiskey Bay Campground
Crowley Lake, CA · On Local government land · Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Location and contact
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