Pumice Flat Campground

State: Northern California

Address 1: Southwest of Minaret Summit, south of Starkweather Lake.

Open: Seasonal

Number of Sites: 20

Elevation: 7677

County: Madera

Free: No

Reservations: Yes - Check Recreation.gov for information

About: Narrow, single lane road. Only accessible in summer. Accessible by private vehicle only if camping. Pumice Flat also contains 4 large group sites ranging from $66 – $143 per night.

Fees: $20 (2011)

Usage: Heavy

Closest Towns: Mammoth Lakes (CA)

Water: Potable Water

Restrictions: Fee area: $7 per adult, $4 per child under 16, Free for 2 years and younger. Fee is good for entire stay in valley. Take mandatory shuttle to trailheads and sites within valley.

Restrooms: Flush Toilet (2)

Directions: Take US 395 to State Highway 203. Head west to and through the town of Mammoth Lakes. At the 2nd traffic light, turn right onto Minaret and continue up the mountain past Mammoth Mountain Main Lodge and Minaret Vista Station.