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Bolsillo Campground

14 mi northeast of Big Creek, CA · AT&T 5G

Federal campgroundtype
3sites
Freeto camp
Jun–Sepbest months

About Bolsillo Campground

Located along the Kaiser Pass Road near the High Sierra Ranger Station. Bosillo Creek runs adjacent to campground. There are 3 available first-come, first-serve campsites. The Corbett Lake Trail begins at the end of the campground. Large RV or motorhome not recommended for travel on the Kaiser Pass Road.

  • Season: June
  • Managed by: USFS - Sierra National Forest
  • Where: 14 mi northeast of Big Creek, CA · 37.31513, -119.04119
  • Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.

Amenities:

Tents allowedRVs allowed

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

44°
15°Jan
45°
17°Feb
49°
21°Mar
53°
25°Apr
60°
31°May
70°
38°Jun
78°
44°Jul
77°
42°Aug
71°
37°Sep
62°
28°Oct
51°
22°Nov
44°
16°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.

See Bolsillo Campground from above

Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.

Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Bolsillo C.G.ATV road0.1 mi0.2 mi
Corbett LakeHorse0.1 mi2.6 mi
Mono Hot SpringsHiking0.1 mi1.7 mi
Florence Lake Spur DATV road1.1 mi0.1 mi
Mono MeadowHorse1.6 mi3.2 mi
Mono CrossingHorse1.6 mi4.8 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

AT&T 5G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Truly dark

The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.

Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 20 mi
Water fill-up: 21.5 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.