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Cedar Flat Group Campground

Paid or permit campsite

Group campsite · USDA Forest Service · Inyo National Forest Fees: Summeer Fee varies by number of people/site $25- $35 per night Reservations: Use is by reservation only. www.recreation.gov Overview 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. 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… Getting there: From Big Pine go east on Highway 168 APPROXIMATELY 11.5 miles and turn left into the campground entrance. The junction of 168 and White Mt Road (to the BRISTLECONE PINES) is about 1/2 mile beyond the campground entrance. Highway 168 is narrow and steep. RV's and large vehicles should note a section of the road is a single lane with very limited visibility. UPHILL traffic has the right of way, BUT BE prepared to stop and back up to the last wide spot if necessary. Rules: - No water at site. - Camp Noren is $25 / up to 25 people - Camp Ferguson is $25 / up to 35 people - Camp Nelson is $35 / up to 50 people Phone: 760-873-2500 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/273816 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Cole Blocher, US Forest Service

Official information from the managing agency. Fees, seasons and closures change; check before you go.

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