Gull Lake Campground
Inyo National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: June Lake, CA, CA
Price: From $32 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (73 reviews)
Season: May through October
Gull Lake Campground is a small, shaded and private facility in the June Lake area of the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains. Within a few miles, campers can access two lakes with fishing and boating opportunities, scenic views and the small town of June Lake. A variety of water and land-based activities surround the campground.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing
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Small, shaded facility in the eastern Sierra Nevada with direct lake access and nearby fishing opportunities at June Lake. Campers praise it as a quiet, peaceful, and beautiful spot with water views.
Wildlife alert: Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep, Mule Deer, Pacific Marten, Osprey, and Northern Alligator Lizard have been documented in the area.
Insider tips for Gull Lake Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 11 sites and high demand. Lakeside sites (spots near water) offer the best views and canoe access to Mono Creek. No RV hookups available — only suitable for self-contained RVs.
Skip Gull Lake Campground if: You need RV hookups — none are available at this campground.. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 11 total sites available..
Best time to visit Gull Lake Campground: May-October — Official operating season per verified data..
Nearby campgrounds: Reversed Creek Campground (June Lake, CA), June Lake (June Lake, CA), Oh Ridge (MAMMOTH LAKES, CA), Silver Lake Campground June Lake (Ca) (MAMMOTH LAKES, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Gull Lake Campground
Cell signal at Gull Lake Campground (June Lake, CA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Gull Lake Campground is a small, shaded and private facility in the June Lake area of the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains. Within a few miles, campers can access two lakes with fishing and boating opportunities, scenic views and the small town of June Lake. A variety of water and land-based activities surround the campground.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 11 sites and high demand.
Lakeside sites (spots near water) offer the best views and canoe access to Mono Creek.
No RV hookups available
only suitable for self-contained RVs.
Official operating season per verified data.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Inyo National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Inyo National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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