Gull Lake Campground — Inyo National Forest

Accessible by car with rough road conditions near the entrance, Gull Lake Campground provides 11 sites along the shoreline of Gull Lake in the Eastern Sierra. The Forest Service charges $32 per night for sites that include picnic tables, fire rings, and bear boxes. Reservations are available through the standard booking system, though sites fill quickly during peak season.

Sites 1 through 11 offer varying degrees of water access, with sites 7-11 providing direct lakefront positioning. Ashley S. notes that "sites 11 through 7 offer direct water access, and even site 1 has water access across the street." RV owners should verify site dimensions carefully, as some sites advertised for larger rigs may accommodate only 25-foot units comfortably.

The campground operates without a camp host, though restrooms receive regular maintenance and trash collection occurs near the facilities. Anglers can fish directly from waterfront sites or use the nearby boat launch for deeper water access. Cell service reaches the campground reliably. Bears frequent the area, making proper food storage in provided bear boxes essential for all campers.

June Lake's restaurants and shops sit within walking distance, while campgrounds near June Lake provide additional options when this popular spot reaches capacity.

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EXTRA VEHICLE FEES: One vehicle is included in your reservation. Any additional vehicles will be charged $10.00 per vehicle, per night and will be collected by the camp host.

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Location

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Gull Lake Campground — Inyo National Forest is located in California

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Directions

Gull Lake Campground is about 350 miles north of Los Angeles and 150 miles south of Reno, Nevada. Take U.S. Highway 395 to its southern junction with Highway 158. Take 158 for 2.3 miles to June Lake, then continue 0.4 mile to the campground sign.

Coordinates

37.772485 N
119.08354 W

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    Last on 4/3/26

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Connectivity

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    T-Mobile5G
    Excellent Coverage
    Verified by 24 users
    Last on 4/3/26
  • signal strength bars
    VerizonLTE
    Good Coverage
    Verified by 32 users
    Last on 4/3/26
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    AT&T5G
    Excellent Coverage
    Verified by 41 users
    Last on 4/3/26

Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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Reviewed Mar. 28, 2026

One of, if not THE best CG in the June Lake Loop

Just a Fantastic CG, But HARD to get a site as there are only maybe 10 sites But ON THE LAKE, some people even drop there boats in and boat to the CG, very cool, you can fish and CATCH plenty of fish from your site, again VERY COOL, lots of trees, bear boxes,(and YES you need it) and fire rings and a Pretty good bathroom for this type of CG I always try to get in whe i am in the area.

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  • Review photo of Gull Lake Campground — Inyo National Forest by Kevin M., March 28, 2026
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Reviewed Jun. 26, 2024

Direct water access

Gull Lake is a fabulous campground if you can secure a site. It’s a very popular location with limited availability. Sites 11 through 7 offer direct water access, and even site 1 has water access across the street. It’s perfect if you want to launch a boat or kayak and have access directly from your campsite.

However, be cautious when booking. My specific site, site 8, was advertised as suitable for a 40-foot vehicle or RV, but it was actually more suitable for about 25 feet. I barely managed to fit my trailer and truck. I wouldn’t recommend this campground for large RVs, as the sites are quite shallow.

The restrooms are clean, and there are trash receptacles near them. There is no camp host on site, so if someone doesn’t show up for their reservation, there’s no one to assist with rebooking the site. On the plus side, cell service is great.

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Reviewed Sep. 20, 2021

Nice lil spot

Be careful which site you choose. Some are close to the road and we couldn't find a map online. We were in site 11 and it was a winner!! On the lake and close to the bathrooms, which by the way were the most clean I've ever seen. Beautiful lake to fish, swim, and hike around. Would go again!!

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  • Review photo of Gull Lake Campground — Inyo National Forest by Alicia  L., September 20, 2021
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Reviewed Jul. 23, 2018

Really nice if you’re on the lake side

This campground is small with a few spots on the lake and a few across the road that leads into the site. If you can get one of the first come first serve sites along the lake then you’ll be a happy camper. The sites on the other side of the road are situated right next to the main road with traffic driving right by. There is only a small place to walk down to the lake to fish if you do not have a lake front site. The area of June Lake has a few cute restaurants and coffee shops so you’re not far away from amenities.

Reviewed Jul. 9, 2018

beautiful lake

I loved this place. Walking distance to the lake. There are docks and a nice convenience store where you can rent boats, canoes, and paddle boats. There is a very nice playground on the lake. Near the playground there is a thrift store. At the playground there are sections to fish at. past the park is a trail head which takes you up and around the lake. There is a general store walking distance from the campground. if you turn out all the lights and look up, you have an incredible view of the stars. Once which I’ve never seen. The staff at the campground are very friendly and go by watering your plants which are located on the sites bench. Would come back again.

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Reviewed May. 17, 2018

Right on the lake

Fist come , first serve. 5 spots on the water with spots to fish or bring in your water craft. Short walk to town of June lake. Brewery and places to eat.

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  • Review photo of Gull Lake Campground — Inyo National Forest by Tom T., May 17, 2018
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Reviewed Jul. 15, 2016

amazing lakeside sites

some of the best water camping access to a lake in the city of june. make sure to keep your food in the bear box, you'll likely be visited

  • Review photo of Gull Lake Campground — Inyo National Forest by Keef W., July 15, 2016
  • Review photo of Gull Lake Campground — Inyo National Forest by Keef W., July 15, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Gull Lake Campground — Inyo National Forest?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Gull Lake Campground — Inyo National Forest, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Gull Lake Campground — Inyo National Forest have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Gull Lake Campground — Inyo National Forest does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Gull Lake Campground — Inyo National Forest?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is excellent coverage for AT&T, excellent coverage for T-Mobile, and good coverage for Verizon.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Gull Lake Campground — Inyo National Forest?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Gull Lake Campground — Inyo National Forest. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Gull Lake Campground — Inyo National Forest, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Gull Lake Campground — Inyo National Forest?

There are 11 campsites at Gull Lake Campground — Inyo National Forest and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts