Saddlebag Lake Trailhead Group Camp
Saddlebag Lake Trailhead Group Camp is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 37.96434, -119.27231
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Saddlebag Lake Trailhead Group Camp
Overview Trailhead Group Campground is located in the eastern high Sierra Nevada Mountains of California at just over 10,000 feet in elevation. Also known as Saddlebag Lake Group Campground, the facility is adjacent to the scenic lake and provides a quiet mountain getaway for groups of up to 25 people. It is within a two-hour drive of Yosemite National Park and Mono Lake, and lies next to the Hoover Wilderness. Recreation Campers might like to relax and unwind by picnicking in the forested camping area or around the lake. The eastern Sierras are well-known for trout fishing, and Saddlebag Lake is no exception. Anglers can access a boat ramp nearby or try their luck for rainbow, brook and brown trout from shore. The lake has a 15 mph speed limit. The majestic scenery and challenging trails are a big draw for hikers. Close by, campers can access the Twenty Lakes Basin Trail, which leads into the Hoover Wilderness. Facilities One group area is available for tents only. Flush toilets and picnic tables are provided. The group campground is next to the main Saddlebag Lake Campground, which is a small facility with individual sites available on a first-come, first-served basis. Drinking water is available at the main campground, but not directly in the group camping area. The lake's resort offers a restaurant, camping and fishing supplies and boat rentals. Natural Features The campground is situated in a high elevation pine forest next to scenic 600-acre Saddlebag Lake, though
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Dump Station · 8.4 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Chevron · 45 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 203 designated routes (78 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trailhead Group Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Saddlebag Lake Day Use | National forest group campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Saddlebag Lake Cg | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Saddlebag Lake Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Sawmill Walk-in Campground | Private campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Sawmill Walk-In Cg | National forest campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.