Saddlebag Lake Campground
Saddlebag Lake Campground
Saddlebag Lake Campground is California's highest drive-to campground at 10,000 feet elevation, offering 20 first-come, first-served tent sites adjacent to a scenic 600-acre alpine lake.
The facility includes potable water, restrooms, picnic tables, and a nearby boat ramp with a 15 mph speed limit, plus access to the Twenty Lakes Basin Trail and Hoover Wilderness for hiking.
A lakeside resort offers fishing supplies, boat rentals, and a restaurant, making it an excellent base for both anglers and paddlers exploring the Eastern Sierra backcountry.
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