Aspen Campground sits at 7,490 feet in Inyo National Forest, offering 45 spacious sites that can handle RVs up to 40 feet. It's a solid base camp option with bear lockers and vault toilets, though you'll need to bring your own water.
Campground Details
- ⛺Type
- Developed
- 🏕️Total Sites
- 45
- 💵Fee per Night
- $28
- 📋Reservations
- First-Come, First-Served
- 🏔️Elevation
- 7,490 ft
- 📍GPS
- 37.93930, -119.18760
- 🐾Pets Allowed
- Yes
Amenities
The Camp
The 45 sites here are built for bigger rigs — each one accommodates vehicles up to 40 feet and comes with a bear locker. That's the practical reality of camping in bear country, where proper food storage isn't optional. Vault toilets handle the basics, but there's no drinking water on-site, so plan accordingly.
At nearly 7,500 feet, you're in proper mountain territory. The elevation means cooler nights even in summer, and potentially snow well into spring and starting again in fall.
What to Know
This runs first-come, first-served, which means weekend availability gets sketchy during peak season. The size of the sites makes it popular with RV travelers, but tent campers can spread out comfortably too.
The bear locker requirement isn't just campground policy — it's survival basics in Inyo National Forest. Store everything that smells like food, including toiletries and garbage. Bears here are persistent and smart.
Since there's no water, factor that into your packing. A full water haul for a multi-day stay adds up, especially if you're cooking and cleaning dishes.