Gull Lake Campground

Overview

Gull Lake Campground is a small, shaded and private facility in the June Lake area of the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains. Within a few miles, campers can access two lakes with fishing and boating opportunities, scenic views and the small town of June Lake.

Recreation

A variety of water and land-based activities surround the campground. Nearby June Lake offer great rainbow trout fishing. Campers also enjoy paddling down Mono Creek or hiking the area's various trails, including one to Mammoth Rock and scenic Sherwin Lakes and Gaylor Lake Trails. A drive along the June Lake Loop results in expansive views of rugged mountain peaks and several lakes.

Facilities

Gull Lake Campground is a small campground with eleven sites. Five of the sites are on Gull Lake. All sites will accommodate tents. Motor homes and travel trailers under 25’ will fit on all sites. Longer RV’s are not recommended because of short site pads and a narrow cul-de-sac turnaround

Natural Features

The campground sits at an elevation of 7,600 feet in a stand of mature aspen trees. The area is surrounded by 11,000 and 12,000' peaks. Many species of wildlife call the mountains home, such as black bear, mountain lions, mule deer, pine marten, pika and numerous fish and birds.

Nearby Attractions

Hikers can access the scenic Ansel Adams Wilderness via nearby trails, and Mono Lake and Yosemite National Park are great day trips. Ansel Adams Wilderness Yosemite National Park 

Charges & Cancellations

As you make travel plans that include reservations on Recreation.gov, there are standard policies that apply to most locations of which you should be aware. Do keep in mind, however, that there are many exceptions, so it is best to review reservation information listed on individual facility pages for those policies and procedures that pertain to your specific locations.

Any location or activity requiring a permit or lottery will have unique requirements and policies. Please check individual facility pages for pertinent information for those sites.

Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees

Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation.

Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

Late Cancellations

Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled between 12:01 a.m. (Eastern) on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival.

Individual Campsites: If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.

Cabins / Lookouts: Customers will be charged a $10.00 cancellation fee and forfeit the first night's use fee if a cabin or lookout reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.

Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.

Group Day Use Area: If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service fee charge.

No-Shows

Camping / Day Use: A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites and group overnight facilities will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. Group day-use facilities will be held until check-in time on your scheduled arrival date.

If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees.

Tours: A tour or ticket no-show is one who does not cancel a ticket before arrival and does not arrive for the tour. Tour no-shows are not entitled to a refund.

Refunds

Customers must request refunds no later than 14 days after the scheduled departure date. Recreation.gov will not grant refund requests after 14 days of departure.

Reservation Fee: For some facilities, tours or permits an additional reservation fee is charged. For some overnight and day-use facilities, an additional non-refundable reservation fee may apply. The non-refundable reservation fee for tours and tickets is $1.00. The non-refundable reservation fee for permits varies by location.

Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card.

Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for Recreation.gov payments made by check or money order, and cash payments at selected campgrounds will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. Please Note: Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy.

Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be cancelled and all fees paid will be refunded. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure.

Recreation.gov Billing Information

Reservation transaction will appear on customer's credit card statements as "Recreation.gov 877-444-6777."

Changes to Policies and Procedures

Recreation.gov reserves the right, when necessary, to modify reservation policies. These policies were last updated July

Camp site features

Across 11 camp sites:

  • Pets allowed: all 11 sites
  • Largest party: 6 people

Directions

Gull Lake Campground is about 350 miles north of Los Angeles and 150 miles south of Reno, Nevada. Take U.S. Highway 395 to its southern junction with Highway 158. Take 158 for 2.3 miles to June Lake, then continue 0.4 mile to the campground sign.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

84 reviews
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Sharlene E
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Reviewed 5 days ago
This is a special campground. It is small and quiet and there are sites right on the lake. It is easy to walk to the marina, June Lake, or town. The bathrooms were clean. I would definitely stay here again.
Maira C
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Reviewed 11 days ago
Private location, beautiful sites, and relaxing environment.
robin h
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Reviewed 20 days ago
The place is beautiful and you can't beat a spot right on the lake. Bathrooms are clean and the campground isn't too busy. If you get spot #11, watch out for wasps. When I was unloading our camping gear and stepping on the logs that are used to create the parking spots, I got stung a few times by some yellow jackets right next to our truck. If you back your vehicle into the parking spot, they are in the log on the passenger side right by the camp site picnic table.
Kimberly M
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Reviewed 20 days ago
When this campground was built it was not intended for a large RV and it will not fit in the one space provided. If you have a large RV, go to June Lake. This campsite is for tent camping and small rigs. Would be nice if tents only and no generators.
Cristian O
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Reviewed 21 days ago
The campground itself was beautiful, and our campsite was nice, but unfortunately the overall experience was disappointing due to the lack of rule enforcement. Throughout our stay, there was a lot of noise, with people yelling across campsites well into the day. I also noticed groups moving from campsite to campsite, and it appeared that multiple families were occupying several sites together, making it feel like some were using the campground as a long-term living space rather than for camping. Many campsites also had more vehicles parked than the posted limit allowed. When we arrived, someone was occupying our reserved campsite, and we had to ask them to move ourselves. The campground has a lot of potential because the location is beautiful, but better management and enforcement of the rules would make the experience much more enjoyable for everyone.
Katee H
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Reviewed a month ago
Great site
Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

Popularity: Moderate

Busiest in August, when about 60% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 6 years of reservations.

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