U.S. Forest Service · Inyo National Forest · CA

Cedar Flat Group Campground

Cedar Flat Group CampPhoto · Cole Blocher
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
3Sites
60 ftMax rig

The place

Cedar Flat Group sites are popular with academic institutions for geology field trips. With no nearby light sources, the night sky is brilliant for star gazing and night photography. Recreation A perfect location for star gazing, geology and hiking. Facilities Three large group camp sites can accommodate between 25 and 50 people. Each has a picnic shelter with table, campfire ring and vault toilet. There is no water at this location nor is there a natural water source. The nearest source for water, food, or fuel is 12 miles away in the town of Big Pine, CA. Keep reading

Natural Features Cedar Flat is in the Inyo National Forest, east of the Owens Valley in the White Mountains. The campsites are at an elevation of 7,300ft. and located in an arid landscape dotted with pinyon and juniper trees, rabbit brush and sage. Nearby Attractions White Mountain Peak is the third highest peak in California at 14,246 feet. Trails in the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest lead to the oldest living trees in the world.

The sites · 3

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
1Camp Fergusongroup standard area nonelectric40 ft
2Camp Nelsongroup standard area nonelectric60 ft
2Camp Norengroup standard area nonelectric60 ft

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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