The best campgrounds near Mono City, California with hiking

Mono City draws hikers with its rugged trails, sweeping mountain views, and crisp alpine air. With over 4,300 camping options that put you right on the doorstep of high-desert peaks and pine forests, you’ll find everything from sprawling lakefront sites to tucked-away meadows. Average campsites run about $47 a night, but you can pitch your tent for as little as $27 if you know where to look. Many sites welcome pets, allow campfires, and offer toilets—practical comforts after a day on the trails. Fishing and wildlife-watching round out the scene if you want to mix things up. Standouts include Bridgeport Reservoir Campground (545 reviews), where you can camp right by the water’s edge, Paradise Shores Camp (447 reviews) with its easy lake access, and Water front on Topaz Lake (64 reviews) for sunset views over the water. Mono City isn’t just a waypoint—it’s a basecamp for hikers who want quick access to trailheads and a real sense of the Eastern Sierra’s wild side.

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Mono City draws hikers with its rugged trails, sweeping mountain views, and crisp alpine air. With over 4,300 camping options that put you right on the doorstep of high-desert peaks and pine forests, you’ll find everything from sprawling lakefront sites to tucked-away meadows. Average campsites run about $47 a night, but you can pitch your tent for as little as $27 if you know where to look. Many sites welcome pets, allow campfires, and offer toilets—practical comforts after a day on the trails. Fishing and wildlife-watching round out the scene if you want to mix things up. Standouts include Bridgeport Reservoir Campground (545 reviews), where you can camp right by the water’s edge, Paradise Shores Camp (447 reviews) with its easy lake access, and Water front on Topaz Lake (64 reviews) for sunset views over the water. Mono City isn’t just a waypoint—it’s a basecamp for hikers who want quick access to trailheads and a real sense of the Eastern Sierra’s wild side.

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1. Water front on Topaz Lake

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49mi from Mono City · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · Topaz, CA

Learn more about this land:Beautiful lake front property on Topaz Lake , we have 6 rv sites to choose from on 4 acres .First come first serve . Bring your Rv or pitch a tent . Bring your whole family. We have kayaks and paddle boards . Fishing boat available to rent . Life jackets available and a peddle boat too ! Lots of float toys !!

2. Paradise Shores Camp

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18mi from Mono City · 46 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Bridgeport, CA

We're a family owned RV Park & Campground located on the shores of Bridgeport Reservoir. Together with our crew, we're excited to welcome you into our newly adopted home. We believe in campfires, starry nights, good laughs, exploration, a deep sleep and an early rise. The mountains are a place to get back to basics, a place to explore, to breathe. So turn off your phone and turn on your senses. It’s important to us that our guests don’t feel they are renting a tent/RV site or a camper as much as they’re immersing themselves into the outdoor experience. You may just want to sit outside and read for days, enjoy campfires and eat s'mores. For more adventurous, there's a full slate of self-guided recreational activities, such as hiking, kayaking, fishing, ATVing, rock climbing, biking, natural water slides, stand up paddle boards, bird watching, available in the area. We do have modern conveniences such as wifi internet; however, we encourage our guests to “unplug” and immerse in the slow paced life instead. At Paradise Shores, we believe in protecting people, animals and the planet. We make sure that the majority of products we use at our camp is recycled, composted, or re-used. We prefer to use products that are produced in a sustainable way and avoid those that aren't. We are continuously reducing the amount of waste we generate and actively promote recycling of aluminum, plastic, glass, and cardboard. We pack our own recycling and haul it to the nearest recycling facility which is an hour away. We co-opt the drive with other activities to reduce waste. We don’t use individually packaged toiletries or one-use products. We use plant and planet friendly detergent. We're based in a desert. We share our precious water with the entire planet. With only 326 million cubic miles of water on the earth, the decreasing amounts of access to quality fresh water is alarming to us. We monitor how we use water in our day-to-day activities and are constantly working on ways to reduce our consumption of fresh-water resources. We hope you can help us maintain this greener camping! We hope Paradise Shores Camp becomes your home as it is ours. It’s located in one of the most spectacular areas in the world. We’re surrounded on three sides by the high Sierra Nevada Mountains. Yosemite National Park, Tuolumne Meadows, Mono Lake, June Lake, Virginia Lakes, and Twin Lakes, as well as the historic gold-mining town of Bodie, CA are all within a short drive from our place. We're proud to know this area intimately and are excited to share the secret spots with you. The excellent hiking/running trails including the Pacific Crest Trail, thousands of miles of ATV, dirt bike and mountain bike trails are accessible right from our camp or within a short drive from here. The surrounding terrain offers endless activities and unbelievable scenery in remote wilderness settings. Pet Policy All our RV & Tent sites are pet friendly and we allow up to two dogs per reservation for a small fee. We can also accommodate up to two four-legged campers in our pet-friendly Baja or Tatra trailers for a small fee, we ask that they stay off the furniture (beds, sofas etc.) and are not left in the rental unattended. We love dogs, but sadly won’t be able to accommodate heavily shedding pets that aren’t house trained. Additionally, our insurance will not allow "aggressive breeds" that include any mix of: Pit Bull, Rottweiler, Doberman, German Sheppard. Please pick up after your pup and use a leash when at the camp. Thank you in advance for your consideration and help in keeping our camp a mellow and enjoyable place for everyone.

3. Camping At Yosemite's Doorstep

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46mi from Mono City · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Groveland, CA

Reserve your tent site on 15 exclusive, wooded-acres only 10 minutes from the entrance to Yosemite National Park. Once you've set up camp, you can explore the walking trails on the property and if you make it to the top, why not enjoy a lovely picnic with beautiful mountain views? Conveniently located across the highway from a gas station and a general store, you never have to worry about running out of ice or forgetting to bring the bug spray. If our base package isn't enough, as an "extra" we can have a tent set up and ready for you when you arrive. Whatever you're looking for, Yosemite's Doorstep is ready to provide the ideal camping experience to suit your needs.

4. Bridgeport Reservoir Campground

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17mi from Mono City · 36 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · CA

Bridgeport Reservoir is a lake at the lower end of Bridgeport Valley in Mono County, California. Its earth-filled dam was constructed in 1923 by the Walker River Irrigation District, along the East Walker River. The campground and marina was built I-don't-know-how-long ago, but it sure is nice! About Us: Welcome to Bridgeport Reservoir Marina and Campground. Join us for the classic camping and fishing experience with unique views of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. Within the Toiyabe National Forest, Bridgeport Reservoir Marina and Campground is conveniently located near two distinct hot spring areas. A true angler's paradise, the Reservoir has excellent trout fishing from spring through fall and is close by to multiple rivers for incredible fly fishing. A 35 minute drive on highway 120 will take you to the Tioga Pass Gate of Yosemite National Park. This gate is a great start to several different areas inside of the park that you may want to visit beyond that gate. Off-road enthusiasts would not have enough time in one visit to explore all of the 4x4 trails, abandoned mines, and sites in the area as well as the famous trail that brings you right to the Bodie Ghost Town. Climate and Ecosystem: At 6,400 feet (1,950 meters), this high desert climate has little to moderate tree coverage and gets hot during the days and cool at night. The conditions are much like Joshua Tree National Park or Alabama Hills camping area. During your visit, you will notice many flying insects that resemble mosquitos. These Chironomid are harmless and do not bite. On the contrary, the mosquito presence is very minimal. Swimming in the lake is possible usually between April to July.

5. El Captain’s View 4X4 ONLY Yosemite

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50mi from Mono City · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · El Portal, CA

80 majestic acres of mountain top with a bird's eye view of El Capitan in Yosemite! No frills, no extras, just you and nature. 4x4 access only. Surrounded by over 500,000 acres of land owned by the U.S. Forest Service, there are no houses or stores (45 Minute drive). Far below in elevation is the Merced River and its many swimming and fishing holes (45 Minute drive). Look to the west to see the coastal mountains. Gaze across the Yosemite Valley to the East at iconic El Capitan in the distance. Take a drive into the Yosemite National Park (1 hour drive). Escape the hustle and bustle and federal laws of Yosemite at night (420 friendly). Inclusive. Views in every direction. Breathtaking sunsets. Incredible wildlife. Freedom. America the Beautiful!

Public campgrounds near Mono City

Trumbull Lake Campground

6.3mi from Mono City · 24 sites · Tents, RVs · in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

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Big Bend Campground

7.3mi from Mono City · 17 sites · Tents, RVs · in Inyo National Forest

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Aspen Grove Campground

7.4mi from Mono City · 56 sites · Tents, RVs · in Inyo National Forest

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Lower Lee Vining Campground

7.8mi from Mono City · 60 sites · in Inyo National Forest

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Green Creek Group Campground

8.1mi from Mono City · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

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Green Creek Campground

8.2mi from Mono City · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

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Saddlebag Lake Campground

8.6mi from Mono City · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · in Inyo National Forest

Saddlebag Lake Group Campground

8.7mi from Mono City · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Inyo National Forest

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Sawmill Walk-in Campground

8.9mi from Mono City · 12 sites · in Inyo National Forest

Ellery Lake Campground

8.9mi from Mono City · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Inyo National Forest

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Junction Campground

9mi from Mono City · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · in Inyo National Forest

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Tioga Lake Campground

9.8mi from Mono City · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · in Inyo National Forest

Stories from the community

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Ricky

3 weeks ago

Tent

Group trip

1 night at Bridgeport Reservoir Campground

When my group went, it was empty so it was pretty quiet. I think it’s a good area to camp and fish. Everything was clean and the view was beautiful. Slight hiccups with checking in but other than that it was a great first time camping spot for me. The hot springs was a nice touch only being 6 mins away. I’d go again when I learn to fish for trout.

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Dillon

3 weeks ago

6 ft pop-up camper

2 nights at Bridgeport Reservoir Campground

Fantastic camp site! The host was super friendly and helpful, recommended beautiful places to visit. The site is super clean!

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Christopher

3 weeks ago

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Bridgeport Reservoir Campground

Loved my solo camp experience here. Amazing views. I definitely would recommend this campground.

Ricardo

November 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Bridgeport Reservoir Campground

Clean ammenities, great location, nice hosts! Would stay again!

Your private patio with a hot tub, BBQ and seating area

Jeff

November 2025

Weekend Trip to Paradise Shores Camp

Cute place to enjoy the stars and nature in the area

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Shannon

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Bridgeport Reservoir Campground

Site 16 had a great view of the reservoir. It was clean, well maintained & spacious. Bathrooms were close to campsites. The bathrooms were clean & well maintained. The checked in prior to our travel day & at our request left the firewood we ordered at the site. We plan to go back during warmer months. Thank you Chase & team.

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Kyle

November 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Bridgeport Reservoir Campground

This campsite is absolutely beautiful ! The lake and mountains are insanely breathtaking and the individual sites are well appointed with little walkways down to the pebble beach. We saw little bunnies, mice, and ducks. The bathrooms closest to us were out of order but the other one wasnt too far of a walk. The campground was a little busy so if you are looking for more privacy it might not be the best choice but it wasnt too crowded either.

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Danielle

October 2025

19 ft campervan

1 night at Bridgeport Reservoir Campground

Host was friendly and helpful. Bathroom was clean and warm. Would recommend!

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Simone

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Bridgeport Reservoir Campground

This was a great place to sleep for the night. Beautiful sunset and sunrise, clean property, and I felt safe. A really nice touch was the heater in the bathroom :)

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Cindy

October 2025

16 ft car

3 nights at Bridgeport Reservoir Campground

My sister and I had a wonderful time at Bridgeport Reservoir! It was our first camping experience, and everything exceeded our expectations. The view was absolutely beautiful, and the location was very convenient. Chase and the staff were so welcoming and helpful, which made our stay even better. We’ll definitely be coming back and highly recommend this place to others. Thank you for the amazing experience!

Garrett

October 2025

18 ft pop-up camper

3 nights at Paradise Shores Camp

Great location! Close to hot springs, Bodie, and lots of outdoor activities. It was very windy but we made the best of it! Nice clean campgrounds and showers and laundry was a plus!

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Catherine

October 2025

Tent

2 nights at Bridgeport Reservoir Campground

It right by the water and there are public restrooms on site. It was really nice.

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Mark

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Bridgeport Reservoir Campground

The tent camping was great. The sites and amenities were all clean and well kept. The staff was very nice, and recommended some activities in the area. We went to the nearby hot springs, which was only a few minutes away and were incredible. The reservoir is stocked with 3-5lb rainbow trout that they purchase from Oregon. We stumbled upon the place by accident, but we will definitely be coming back for a longer stay.

Des

October 2025

4 nights at Paradise Shores Camp

I loved the camper and had a great time! The camper had everything and the hosts were very accommodating! Would come back again! 10/10. :)

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Melissa

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Paradise Shores Camp

This was a great tent camping spot. I stayed in spot number four next to the water restrooms and showers were extra clean and well stopped with amenities. Communal kitchen and fire pits were great and we loved being able to have a fire at our campsite as well. Hosts were great.

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Mariah

September 2025

3 nights at Paradise Shores Camp

My husband and I adored our anniversary camping trip in the Cape at Paradise. The camp host were kind and helpful. We went to one of the hot springs in the area and walked around the small town. We had a relaxing time walking around the camp and bird watching.

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lovenlaughKaren

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at Camping At Yosemite's Doorstep

It was a very secluded area. I loved the fact that I was the only person there and there was no other camper it was nice. It wasn't very far from Yosemite. And you had everything there you needed a shower, A toilet. Gallon of water. Fire pit.

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Radwa

September 2025

2 nights at Bridgeport Reservoir Campground

The campground is beautiful, tent was warm when I needed it to be. All accommodations are great. Everything is kept clean, bathrooms are routinely checked and cleaned. I had an amazing time! I was solo and chatted with some of my tent and RV neighbors. I would definitely recommend. I might just go back!

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jan

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at Camping At Yosemite's Doorstep

The host had the camp ground equipped with a picnic table under a tent canopy, which was greatly enjoyed for food prep. He had a nice screened fire pit and comfy chairs to chilax in. Camp site #1 had nice big shade trees and was the best choice of the 2 that we saw. The best surprise was the cool red wood shower that had on demand hot water for great showers, a surprise luxury. Take water, as hosts warned, there is no water, thus no real toilets either, but a very clean and well stocked port-a-pot! This camp site is surprisingly close to Yosemite west entrance on 120! I will stay there again on our next visit. Oh yeah, and at night... those stars! Wow!

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Kelsey

September 2025

1 night at Bridgeport Reservoir Campground

Beautiful grounds, very kind people running it! Everything was super clean. There were extra blankets, a heater, and towels for us, along with a grill! Very cute set up and look forward to staying again.