Bootleg Campground

Dry camping, but we knew this before going. They did have flush toilets though. The $12 nightly fee was discounted from $24 due to our America the Beautiful Senior Pass. Although the campground was along US-395, we hardly notice, as there was very little traffic noise. Fire ring, picnic table and grill at each site. Paved roads and sites. There are many sites which will accomodate longer RVs. Our pickup/travel trailer combination was 50' and we fit in our back-in site. Although there is no reservations (first come first serve), we were able to find a site that we liked with no problems. It was hot during our stay, but there are plenty of trees around that provided shade for our trailer and our camp chairs. Quiet hours are between 10pm and 6am, which left plenty of time to cool the trailer before turning off our generator.
Although I indicate no Verizon service, this was true at our site (38). However, as you approach the entrance off US-395, you do get a weak signal, enough to text and call. I doubt there is any data access.

Our price reflects 1/2 off with Sr. Pass. Paved road in with easy access for big rigs. Branches are trimmed. Many sites can fit our 40’ 5er. Threaded water spigots throughout, clean bathrooms, garbage, picnic table and fire pits. No dump. Nice camphost. Fantastic fishing!! I see more cell towers along 395 and while our phones showed almost no cell, we had 2-3 bars boosted in our site which allowed Hubs to work. Only got dropped a couple times. Fill your tank and get groceries in Gardnerville for less pain at the pump. Water is just clearing and fishing should be awesome mid June. We were here during Memorial Weekend with almost 1/2 sites open. We heard there is some confusion that you have to have a reservation but it is FCFS. Only a tiny amount of road noise. We come for the fishing but plenty of day trips close by including Bodie Ghost Town, Mono Lake, June Lake Loop and geocaching.

This campground is one of the nicest forest service campgrounds we've ever stayed at. Paved roads and pads, water spigots conveniently spaced, clean flush toilets, a wonderful host. There is some road noise from 395, but not loud enough to be bothersome. A great place to "get away from it all", avoiding the crowds you find at most campgrounds in California. We did not have cell service, ATT or T-Mobile. A good deal at $20, and a bargain at $10 if you are over 62 and have the federal geezer pass.