Warning
GeneralEXTRA VEHICLE FEES: One vehicle is included in your reservation. Any additional vehicles will be charged $10.00 per vehicle, per night and will be collected by the camp host.
About Old Shady Rest Campground
Number of accommodations: 45
Campground Amenities
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Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (212)
What Guests Are Saying
Old Shady Rest Campground offers a peaceful and well-maintained environment, with clean restrooms and friendly camp hosts. Many guests appreciate the campground's proximity to Mammoth Lakes and various outdoor activities, as well as the spacious sites among the pine trees. However, some visitors noted challenges with access roads and the need for facility upgrades, particularly regarding showers.
What Guests Are Saying
Old Shady Rest Campground offers a peaceful and well-maintained environment, with clean restrooms and friendly camp hosts. Many guests appreciate the campground's proximity to Mammoth Lakes and various outdoor activities, as well as the spacious sites among the pine trees. However, some visitors noted challenges with access roads and the need for facility upgrades, particularly regarding showers.
Review Summary
Jenae M
VerifiedJuly 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
This campground is down the road from new shady rest. Each campground is more spaced out from your neighbors VS new shady camp you're a little closer together. Nice to have flushing toilets and signal as well. Clean campground. Will definitely come back.
Kristina M
VerifiedJune 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
Nice shade
Joanna B
VerifiedJune 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
The place was great. Our site was clean, bear box was clean, fire pit was clean. Host was nice and informative. The only issue was the road around the campground is in need of some attention. The road is missing in a few spots.
Charles W
VerifiedJune 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
This has been a family favorite since I came here as a child. My grandkids now come here, too. Close to Town of Mammoth Lakes for services and supplies. Spaces are more separated and provide more privacy than at New Shady Rest across the road. Sites are not as level, though.
Larry T
VerifiedJune 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
Rates went up again yet the roads are the original pavement of which half of it is missing. I don’t know where all the money goes but it certainly not into any type of improvement to the campgrounds.
Renetta H
VerifiedJune 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
Nice sites are spread out. Shady and close to town. Always clean
Jeff J
VerifiedJune 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
Old Shady Rest is a gem. Lots of space between sites filled with whispering pines. Just minutes to town by bike. Great park also just a short walk or bike ride from camp. Restrooms were immaculate and camp host super friendly and accommodating.
John G
VerifiedJune 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
Beautiful tall pines and much separation between sites worked for us. We’ll be back!
Julie M
VerifiedJune 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
Must loop the whole campground to get to this spot at the end but it was fairly secluded. Bathrooms were super close. Driveway was almost level for our pickup camper, needed just a bit of tweaking. Sunny part of the day. The trees were beautiful and it was quiet at night.
William & Marilyn F
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
Great staff
Location Old Shady Rest Campground
Address:
Mammoth Lakes, CA, 93546
United States
Latitude & Longitude: 37.6506 / -118.961
Elevation: 2377 feet
Policies & Rules
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Reserved Sites will be held until checkout time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of the second day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. Please call the office at 760-934-5795 if you need to inform the campground of an arrival time greater than 24 hours after your arrival date, or if you will not use your reservation whatsoever. |
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$10 charge for use of the dump station |
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This is a high elevation facility; please use caution when traveling from lower elevations |
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Be bear aware; keep all food out of site in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating; always keep a clean camp and do not feed any wild animals |
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Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation. |
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Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. |
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Only 2 pets per site allowed. |
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Please Note: One RV with tow per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. In accordance with standard industry practices, Inyo Recreation will assess an additional $10.00 extra vehicle fee per day for the second vehicle in each single family campsite, and on the third and fourth vehicle in any double family campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the first vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the first two are considered one vehicle, and the third and fourth motorcycle are also considered one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles. |
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Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov. |
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Click here for more information about Inyo National Forest |
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PASS DISCOUNTS: You must provide your pass and photo identification upon check in. If you received a pass discount for which you were not eligible, you must pay the difference in price upon arrival. |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralEXTRA VEHICLE FEES: One vehicle is included in your reservation. Any additional vehicles will be charged $10.00 per vehicle, per night and will be collected by the camp host.
