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Inyo/Hartley Springs
Overview
Overview
Inyo/Hartley Springs is a rustic, high-altitude campground nestled within the Inyo National Forest. Situated in the Eastern Sierra, this site offers a truly immersive nature experience for those who prefer dispersed-style forest camping over modern resort amenities. The area is defined by its towering pine trees and proximity to volcanic landscapes, making it an ideal choice for travelers looking to disconnect from city life and fully embrace the rugged beauty of the California wilderness.
Location & Surroundings
Located just a few miles south of June Lake and near the Mammoth Lakes basin, the campground sits at a high elevation. This location provides convenient access to the scenic June Lake Loop while maintaining a quiet, secluded atmosphere. Visitors are surrounded by the dramatic peaks of the Sierra Nevada, providing stunning mountain vistas and a crisp, cool climate that remains refreshing even during the peak of the summer season. The setting is exceptionally peaceful for outdoor enthusiasts.
Amenities & Park Features
As a national forest facility, Inyo/Hartley Springs operates with a focus on simple, functional camping. The site provides basic vault toilets and standard fire rings at each campsite to facilitate outdoor cooking and evening fires. Because this is a primitive forest location, guests should arrive prepared with their own water supply and ensure they practice Leave No Trace principles. It is a dry camping environment, perfect for self-contained RVs that do not require electrical or water hookups.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
The area is a gateway to world-class outdoor recreation. You will find endless opportunities for fly fishing in mountain streams and hiking trails that lead to high-alpine lakes. The famous June Lake Loop offers picturesque drives and water activities like kayaking or paddleboarding. Additionally, the proximity to Mammoth Mountain allows visitors to explore geological sites, such as the Inyo Craters, which are located just a short distance away from your base camp.
Who This Park Is Best For
This campground is perfect for off-grid RV adventurers and those who appreciate a rustic, quiet environment. If you prioritize solitude, dark night skies for stargazing, and immediate access to rugged trails, this is an excellent destination. It is best suited for experienced campers who enjoy a self-sufficient lifestyle and want to avoid the crowds associated with high-service RV resorts while staying close to the Eastern Sierra’s primary points of interest.
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Reviews
Ken Herdrick
One of the nicest BLM campgrounds I've ever camped in. Huge, level sites with a firepit. It's technically free but a donation of $10 is requested. It's worth more than that.
Sean Bonick
Excellent campgrounds, clean bathrooms, very large camp sites for all sizes of RV's. Grounds are well maintained. I give it 4.8 stars. The wind is crazy strong right now July 3. 2025 @ 9:20 pm. Has been Breezy for the last two days. We'll see how tomorrow goes wind wise.
Krlos Bautista
Beautiful place near to June lake And keep in mind is definitely dry camping make sure you bring what’s needed for dry camping, they do provide bathrooms that’s about it
Gary Shannon
This is a really good camping area just 2 miles off 395. Lots of spaces and it's free. (The USFS does ask for a $10 per night donation, but it's up to you.) The only cons is that it can get noisy with lots of OHV's and off-road motorcycles plus people running generators. Still a great spot to hold up while you explore Mono Lake and Mammoth Lakes. No water or electric but vault toilets are readily available.
Mark McQueen
Nice camping spot a couple of miles off of 395 just North of Mammoth Lakes. Easy enough drive on graded dirt road to get to the campground. The campground is in Inyo National Forest and while a donation is recommended, your campsite is free - but really, give what you can. On the Thursday before labor day there were plenty of campsites from which to choose. There were more than a couple RV's and each had additional gator's and other offroad vehicles. RV Campers were decent and did not crank their generators all night, in fact I didn't hear one. There were pit toilets, but I didn't end up needing them. The 25 campsites are in the middle of a pine forest and each had a picnic table and bear box.