Mono Lake is a beautiful spot for dispersed camping.
You need to get a California Campfire Permit to disperse camp at Mono Lake. A California Campfire Permit is free and is needed even if you won't have a campfire (see information and link further down this page).
I recommend that you don't have a campfire when dispersed camping because the process for setting up for a campfire when dispersed camping is quite involved and tends not to be environmentally friendly.
Campfires also pose the danger of starting a forest fire. Often times campfires are prohibited here because of fire restrictions.
I camped in the pine trees along highway 120 just a little bit East beyond the turn off for the South Tufa and Navy Beach (Off a dirt road - perhaps forest road 1N23 - about here - or perhaps a bit east - there are quite a few small dirt roads and pull offs along 120)
Primitive/ Dispersed Camping -- All National Forest lands are open to dispersed camping unless otherwise posted. You can check at a Visitor Center for a map that shows what areas are closed to camping. The advantages to this type of camping are many – peace, solitude, and adventure. There are a few rules to follow: 1. You will need to have a California fire permit for all fires including stoves and charcoal grills (free at a Visitor Center) or free online at http://www.preventwildfireca.org/Campfire-Permit/. 2. Check for current fire restrictions. 3. Follow Leave No Trace techniques. 28-day stay limit on any district.
Mono Lake information links - right here - detailed links I used for my Mono Lake trip that you may find helpful.
I never have a campfire when dispersed camping. The process for setting up for a campfire when dispersed camping is quite involved and tends not to be environmentally friendly. Camp fires are often prohibited because of fire restrictions.
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| Dispersed Camping Mono Lake - playing the fiddle at my campsite |
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| Dispersed Camping Mono Lake |
I camped in the pine trees along highway 120 just a little bit East beyond the turn off for the South Tufa and Navy Beach (Off a dirt road - perhaps forest road 1N23 - about here - or perhaps a bit east - there are quite a few small dirt roads and pull offs along 120)
Primitive/ Dispersed Camping -- All National Forest lands are open to dispersed camping unless otherwise posted. You can check at a Visitor Center for a map that shows what areas are closed to camping. The advantages to this type of camping are many – peace, solitude, and adventure. There are a few rules to follow: 1. You will need to have a California fire permit for all fires including stoves and charcoal grills (free at a Visitor Center) or free online at http://www.preventwildfireca.org/Campfire-Permit/. 2. Check for current fire restrictions. 3. Follow Leave No Trace techniques. 28-day stay limit on any district.
Mono Lake information links - right here - detailed links I used for my Mono Lake trip that you may find helpful.
I never have a campfire when dispersed camping. The process for setting up for a campfire when dispersed camping is quite involved and tends not to be environmentally friendly. Camp fires are often prohibited because of fire restrictions.
Not having to breath other camper's campfire smoke is something I especially enjoy about dispersed camping.
Campfires also pose the danger of starting a forest fire. There had been a forest fire in this area between the time I camped here in 2019 and when I camped here in 2022. Remember, you are financially responsible if you start a forest fire!
I bring my giant 5 gallon water jug along, small shovel (you need to bury human waist), propane stove, tent, and sleeping bag. Please be kind to the environment when you disperse camp - take your trash out with you!
Have a fun trip!
I bring my giant 5 gallon water jug along, small shovel (you need to bury human waist), propane stove, tent, and sleeping bag. Please be kind to the environment when you disperse camp - take your trash out with you!
Have a fun trip!
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