Can you reserve a site at Cedar Flat Group Campground?

Yes, Cedar Flat Group Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Cedar Flat Group Campground?

60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Cedar Flat Group Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Cedar Flat Group Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Cedar Flat Group Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Cedar Flat Group Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Cedar Flat Group Campground, California — 3 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Cedar Flat Group sites are popular with academic institutions for geology field trips. With no nearby light sources, the night sky is brilliant for star gazing and night photography.

Recreation

A perfect location for star gazing, geology and hiking.

Facilities

Three large group camp sites can accommodate between 25 and 50 people. Each has a picnic shelter with table, campfire ring and vault toilet. There is no water at this location nor is there a natural water source. The nearest source for water, food, or fuel is 12 miles away in the town of Big Pine, CA.

Natural Features

Cedar Flat is in the Inyo National Forest, east of the Owens Valley in the White Mountains. The campsites are at an elevation of 7,300ft. and located in an arid landscape dotted with pinyon and juniper trees, rabbit brush and sage.

Nearby Attractions

White Mountain Peak is the third highest peak in California at 14,246 feet. Trails in the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest lead to the oldest living trees in the world.

The facts

3 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 60 ft
Up to 50 people per site
Loops: 1, 2

Site types

3 Group Standard Area Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

3 campsites at Cedar Flat Group Campground

Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
Camp Ferguson	1	Group Standard Area Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	25	🐾
Camp Nelson	2	Group Standard Area Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	60 ft	35	🐾
Camp Noren	2	Group Standard Area Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	60 ft	50	🐾

Getting there

From Big Pine go east on Highway 168 APPROXIMATELY 11.5 miles and turn left into the campground entrance. The junction of 168 and White Mt Road (to the BRISTLECONE PINES) is about 1/2 mile beyond the campground entrance. Highway 168 is narrow and steep. RV's and large vehicles should note a section of the road is a single lane with very limited visibility. UPHILL traffic has the right of way, BUT BE prepared to stop and back up to the last wide spot if necessary.

37.27701, -118.15147 · 37°16'37.2"N 118°9'5.3"W

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Typical weather

Typically 100°F in Jul, down to 55°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	56	59	67	74	83	94	100	98	90	78	64	55
Low °F	24	26	31	37	44	51	57	54	47	37	27	22
Precip in	1.1	0.9	0.6	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.3	0.3	0.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 13.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Cedar Flat Group Campground

Can you reserve a site at Cedar Flat Group Campground?: Yes, Cedar Flat Group Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Cedar Flat Group Campground have?: 3 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Cedar Flat Group Campground?: 60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Cedar Flat Group Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Cedar Flat Group Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Cedar Flat Group Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Cedar Flat Group Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Cedar Flat Group Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Cedar Flat Group Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Summeer Fee varies by number of people/site $25- $35 per night

Restrictions:

No water at site.
Camp Noren is $25 / up to 25 people
Camp Ferguson is $25 / up to 35 people
Camp Nelson is $35 / up to 50 people

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Cedar Flat Group Campground

Inyo National Forest - Wilderness Permits 14.8 mi · Permit · we watch it
Big Pine Canyon 18.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Big Pine Creek Campground 18.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Upper Sage Flat 18.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Goodale Creek Campground 21.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pleasant Valley Pit Campground 21.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Four Jeffrey 22 mi · Campground · we watch it
Grandview Campground 4.4 mi · Campground
Sage Flat Campground 17.6 mi · Campground
Bitterbrush Campground 22.4 mi · Campground
Mountain Glen Campground 23.1 mi · Campground
Four Jeffrey Campground 23.2 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 760-873-2500
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Cedar Flat Group Campground