Lone Pine

I'll start this by saying that there are two campgrounds...I stayed in Lone Pine CG - and it is perhaps the ugliest CG I've ever been to. 8 spots on gravel right next to each other...probably took a half a day to grade the whole CG. The other CG (Chambers) didn't seem much nicer...I'm not a fan of parking lot CG's. But...I still like it here at the lake. The price is right for partial hookups. It's $8 per day to fish. I have an inflatable kayak that they would NOT let me put in the lake. Other boats are okay if you get them inspected first, and there are rentals available. There's bass, bluegill, crappie and trout, but in the warmer months the fishing is SLOW no matter what they tell you at the tackle shop. I did catch three bass in one day, but they totaled a pound. There's a trail that I think goes all the way around the lake, which is nice. If you shore fish, you can fish almost the whole lake. I don't think you are allowed to swim or wade in the water. Three stars because the CG's were basically parking lots, but an additional star for the beautiful scenery.

We had a great time and will definitely revisit for a longer stay. RELEARNING to camp was exciting and fun, even with the hiccups we faced. Make sure you bring enough blankets, it gets cold at night... sleeping bag rated for 30 degrees was not enough for me... smiley face. Night skys were beautiful.

Awesome place to just get away! Quite and peaceful during weeknights! A bit more windy on this side of the lake, overall great place to camp!

We stayed in one of the cabins on 10/15 and it was phenomenal. The cabin was small and clean, had heat and decent bedding, and a great little porch overlooking the lake. There are no fires allowed here, which worried me at first, but it was a non-issue. It ended up feeling much more convenient that we didn't need to start a fire, keep it going, and smell like fire. They do have a charcoal grill that you can use to cook. The porch and bench as well as picnic table were awesome spots to relax and enjoy the lake. You can fish right off the dock or shore about 60 yards away from the cabin, or walk around the small lake easily. This area is a gorgeous gem. Lots of hiking, close proximity to Julian (old mining town turned tourist destination/old western town), and a great and quiet overall place to escape. Most of lone pine is camp and rv sites, but we stayed in one of three small cabins they have available. It was $80 for the night. Thanks Lone Pine for the great time! -Brendan

Excellent, five stars,I enjoyed every single minute there.beautiful,warming,charming people never felt more welcomed.i will definitely make the trip back.the restaurant miners dinner was fabulous. Loved it so much.friendly staff friendly environment and outstanding decor.so much history. And for julian pie company. Mue wa!!! Excellent so fresh.and there coffee was the best tasting ever.....I do not drink coffee never liked the taste,but man delish. That k you for being a breath air,peace of mind.