Fossil Falls Campground California

US-395
Olancha, California 93549
760 384-5400

Lat / Long:

35.9711469, -117.9091144

Fossil Falls Campground has 11 first-come, first-serve campsites and is located in a unique volcanic landscape at the base of the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains. Sites are fairly large and spaced out. Campsite 1 actually has two camping areas (pictures 1A and 1B). Campsite #9 is ADA.

Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs (up to 35 feet). Keep in mind that the campground road can get pretty rutted so your trailer/RV may need high-clearance.  Each campsite also has a table, fire ring and grill. Campground amenities include drinking water and vault toilets. There is no trash collection so please pack it all out. The water can be collected from a well (pump) near the entrance of the campground.

Other campgrounds in the area include Diaz Lake, Tuttle Creek, Portuguese Joe, Lone Pine and Whitney Portal.

Fossil Falls Campground – Area Recreation & Activities

Hiking, rock climbing and exploring the unique volcanic landscape are popular activities. The short Fossil Falls Trail will lead you though the smooth, polished remnants of a 20,000 year-old lava flow and is an excellent location to stretch your legs on a long road trip. The flow itself is a popular destination for rappelers and rock climbers.  Petroglyphs and even a lava tube are also in the area. Other activities include picnicking, stargazing, mountain biking and wildlife viewing.

Reservations:

First Come, First Served

Best Campsites

1a, 1b, 2, 3, 6, 11

Regions

• Eastern Sierra
• High Desert

Campsite Types

• ADA
• Camper Van
• Primitive
• RV
• Tent
• Trailer

Amenities

• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service Fair
• Drinking Water
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Canyoneering
• Climbing
• Cultural Sites
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Rock Climbing
• Stargazing
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing