The campground closest to Tioga Pass is at Tioga Lake, and has a handful of sunny, exposed sites right on the lake but visible from the road. No reservations. It has potable water, bear lockers and vault toilets. It's situated at the northwest shore of the lake.
Tioga Lake Campground
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