Eastern Sierra · California
Eastern Sierra Van Camping
The 395 corridor is California vanlife at its best: free BLM and Forest Service camping nearly the whole way from Lone Pine to Bridgeport, with 14,000-foot peaks out your back doors.
6 verified spots · 4 free · van-tested notes on every one
Inyo NF — Dispersed Camping near Mammoth
World-class scenery. Wild Willy's Hot Springs and Benton Hot Springs nearby. June Lake loop is stunning. Cold …
BLM — Volcanic Tablelands (Bishop)
Massive BLM area north of Bishop. Ancient petroglyphs, world-class bouldering, dark sky stargazing. Bishop has…
Alabama Hills BLM — Lone Pine
One of the most photographed spots in California. Over 400 films shot here. Whitney Portal 13 miles up the roa…
Inyo NF — June Lake Loop Dispersed
The June Lake Loop in October is peak fall color — aspens turn gold. Four lakes in 16 miles. Much quieter than…
Fossil Falls Campground — BLM
11 first-come sites at $6/night right off 395 — the cheapest developed camping on the whole Eastern Sierra run…
Grandview Campground — White Mountains
At 8,600 ft en route to the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, this is arguably the best stargazing campground i…
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