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Lower Lee Vining Campground

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  • At 7,301 ft
  • Mono Lake Ranger DistrictInyo National Forest

Lower Lee Vining Campground is a Forest Service campground in the Mono Lake Ranger District of Inyo National Forest in California, about 2.6 miles from the town of Lee Vining. It sits at a high elevation, and the nearest town makes it an easy base for exploring the surrounding area. The campground has vault toilets, and overnight stays cost $28 per night for a single site, with an additional $10 per vehicle per night. These fees are set for overnight use, so plan accordingly if you're staying more than one night or bringing more than one vehicle. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Lee Vining show July highs around 84°F with lows near 54°F, while winter highs stay in the low 40s. Moraine Campground is just 0.4 miles away, and the Gibbs Lake hike is 0.6 miles off. Climbers can find Lee Vining Bouldering about a mile away, and Aspen Campground (D51) is roughly 2 miles out.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Lower Lee Vining Campground

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Whoa Nellie Deli

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 2 mi · Open after 6
  • If it rains

    Mono Basin Historical Society

    Museum

    On your way back · 3 mi

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