Fossil Falls Campground

Overview

Fossil Falls Campground is located in along California Highway 395 at the base of the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains.

Fossil Falls Campground contains 11 first-come-first-serve campsites with drinking water, restroom, tables and fire rings. RV sites are available and well suited for medium-sized RVs.

The fee is $6.00 per night and the stay limit is 14 days.

Fossil Falls Campground

Fossil Falls Campground

 

Recreation Opportunities

Fossil Falls offers a unique volcanic landscape. 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.

 

Know before you go

  • Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return. Bring sufficient water, food, clothing, equipment, and first aid supplies for your activity.
  • Weather extremes and poisonous snakes are hazards common to this area. Avoid low-lying areas during storms and remember that rain upstream can cause flooding even though it is not raining in the immediate area.
  • Weather: The area is hot and arid, with summer high temperatures ranging from 100 to 120 degrees F. Winter low temperatures may drop below freezing with highs in the 70's.
  • Food, Fuel and Necessities: Food, fuel and most necessities are available in Ridgecrest or Lone Pine. Cellular phone service is not reliable in all locations.

Adventure is at Your Fingertips

Phone

Addresses

Bureau of Land Management
Ridgecrest Field Office
300 S. Richmond Rd.
Ridgecrest
California
93555

Geographic Coordinates

35.9711469, -117.9091144