Highland Lakes Campground / Ebbetts Pass area

Highland Lakes Campground / Highway 4

Area: Ebbetts Pass area

Stanislaus National Forest

Administered by: Calaveras Ranger District, (209) 795-1381

Setting: An alpine forest setting, the campground is surrounded by high peaks and adjacent to the lakes.

Road conditions: The roads are rough and not recommended for camping trailers.

Elevation: 8,600

Season Length: Subject to weather conditions, 

Number of sites: 35

Fee: $8.

RV sites:  Yes   RV’s up to: 16-feet   No Hook-ups:   Garbage:  Pack-it-out!

Toilets: Vault    Water: Yes, hand-pump well      Picnic tables and fire rings   

Nearest town: Markleeville

Nearby facilities: Markleeville

Nearby fishing: Highland Lakes, North Fork Mokelumne River

Reservations:  No

Additional information:  Limited camping is available for equestrians with horse trailers in the lower campground.  Pets must be kept on a leash.  Please note that the dates and prices below are subject to change and reflect 2008 data.  If listed, the campground opening dates are approximate due to weather conditions. 

Directions: From Highway 395, turn north on Highway 89.  Drive ____ miles to the junction with Highway 4.  Turn left (west) and drive ______miles to Ebbetts Pass.  Continue 1.5 miles west over the pass and turn left on Highland Lakes Road.  Drive 7.5 miles to the campground entrance on the right.

 Map courtesy of mytopo.com