Mosquito Lakes Campground

Campground · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Stanislaus National Forest (NF) · Open Access

8,057 ft
Elevation

Campground has no water and no service. When Highway 4 is closed, no access is possible.

Limited camping area located 6 miles east of Lake Alpine.  Mosquito has 11 sites with picnic tables. Vault toilet facility but no drinking water.

Getting there

38.51578, -119.91412 · 38°30'56.8"N 119°54'50.8"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in7.66.96.34.12.20.80.50.30.72.24.17.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.5 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 Mosquito Lakes Campground

Can you reserve a site at Mosquito Lakes Campground?
No. Mosquito Lakes Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • The Forest Service operates the Mosquito Lake Campground and charges the following fees: New campsite fee prices, 2024 & 2025 $15 per night and fee raises to $20 per night in 2026. The America the Beautiful, Interagency Senior and Access Passes are honored and receive 50% off the nightly rate. Only

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Mosquito Lakes Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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