Since this is a preserve, no camping is permitted anywhere within the Mono Lake Scenic Area.
camping
Big Bend Campground
$15/night
take SR120 west from US395, then left onto Poole Power Plant Road which leads up the canyon to the campground
In a stand of trees next to the creek in Lee Vining canyon. Several other campgrounds are in the same canyon.
lodging
Lodging is available within the city of Lee Vining, some of which overlook the lake.