Big Bend

Big Bend is a campground in Lee Vining, California. Reviewers describe it as a first-come, first-served campground.

Reviewer reports indicate that some individual sites offer close proximity to water: one reviewer reported taking site 8 and noted a view of the river, while another reviewer specifically mentioned site 29 being right next to a stream and a small waterfall. Several reviewers commented on fishing, noting that fishing was plentiful with many favorable spots.

Reviewers also reported on facilities and conditions: vault toilets are present and were described as being less odorous inside than outside, and one reviewer advised avoiding sites positioned very close to the bathroom because odors could be noticeable when wind direction changed. Reported experiences include arriving on a Thursday at the end of August and securing a site on a first-come, first-served basis. Multiple accounts mentioned limited or no cell reception in parts of the campground, with at least one reviewer stating the area was just outside of cell reception.

In summary, reviewer information for Big Bend highlights first-come, first-served site assignment, specific sites with immediate access to nearby water features, reports of plentiful fishing opportunities, the presence of vault toilets with noted odor observations, and areas of limited cell reception.