Van-tested notes
11 first-come sites at $6/night right off 395 — the cheapest developed camping on the whole Eastern Sierra run. Short walk to the polished lava falls. Perfect first-night stop heading north.
Know before you go
- Fills on spring/fall weekends by afternoon
- Windy — stake everything
The facts
Cost
$6/night
Legal status
legal
Distance from LA
160 mi · ~2.5 hr drive
Elevation
3,300 ft
Season
year round
Van access
easy
Safety score
9/10
Last verified
2026-07
Cell signal
Verizonok
AT&Tweak
T-Mobileweak
Amenities
Pit toiletsPotable waterPicnic tablesFire ringsStargazingHikingWhere it is
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