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
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Report Incorrect Information
Help us improve by reporting any incorrect amenity information for Old Shady Rest Campground.
Rates, Sites & Availability
45 Sites Available
No sites found matching your criteria.
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Site Details
Select a site to view details
45 Sites Available
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Reviews (425)
What Guests Are Saying
Old Shady Rest Campground offers a clean, quiet environment with well-separated sites, making it ideal for camping. The campground is conveniently located near Mammoth Lakes, providing easy access to town and nearby hiking trails. While there are some construction activities and occasional noise from neighboring sites, many guests appreciate the friendly camp hosts and the overall peaceful atmosphere.
What Guests Are Saying
Old Shady Rest Campground offers a clean, quiet environment with well-separated sites, making it ideal for camping. The campground is conveniently located near Mammoth Lakes, providing easy access to town and nearby hiking trails. While there are some construction activities and occasional noise from neighboring sites, many guests appreciate the friendly camp hosts and the overall peaceful atmosphere.
Review Summary
Barbara S
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
I have been camping at Shady Rest Campground since 1956, and have nothing but fond memories of this lovely spot. Yes, it's changed over the decades, but some things one can count on: shady trees! Old Shady Rest will remain my choice; New Shady Rest is a bit too crowded for me.
We stayed for 5 nights in space 5 in our 24' RV and loved it. The neighbors and camp host were very friendly; the bathrooms clean; the campground decently quiet. During the day, the sound of chain saws at New Shady Rest as crews thin the trees might have been annoying, but we left for adventures every day, and the crew promptly stopped work at 4:30.
The location of both Shady Rest Campgrounds is ideal for those who want to get around easily, and the beautiful Shady Rest Park is a tiny bike ride or walk.
Daniel G
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
Site 36 stated it was 25 feet, but more like 20. The boulders placed in the back of the site shortened it. Our trailer would not fit.
We had to find another site which was nearly impossible to park our 22 foot trailer into because of the curve of the road and close proximity to trees. We then had to move to another site as it was reserved part way into our stay. The camp hosts were very helpful.
Daniel G
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
Site 36 stated it was 25 feet, but more like 20. The boulders placed in the back of the site shortened it. Our trailer would not fit.
We had to find another site which was nearly impossible to park our 22 foot trailer into because of the curve of the road and close proximity to trees. We then had to move to another site as it was reserved part way into our stay. The camp hosts were very helpful.
Connor J
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
It was nice to be so close to the stores, etc. We are relatively new campers, so if we forgot things we could easily pick them up at the store across the street. There was some noise from concerts in town, but not so loud that we couldn't sleep.
Jon D
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
Nice campground. We had our motorhome in site 46. it was terribly unlevel. I never can understand why National Forest Service campsites can't be made more level. It shouldn't be that difficult.
Connor J
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
It was nice to be so close to the stores, etc. We are relatively new campers, so if we forgot things we could easily pick them up at the store across the street. There was some noise from concerts in town, but not so loud that we couldn't sleep.
Jon D
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
Nice campground. We had our motorhome in site 46. it was terribly unlevel. I never can understand why National Forest Service campsites can't be made more level. It shouldn't be that difficult.
Mike W
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
Nice shady & restful
Mike W
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
Nice shady & restful
Ronald M
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
Our camping trip was great. The camp site is well manicured and clean. Having flush toilets is a plus. The Hosts were helpful and accommodating to our inquiries. Camping in mid September turned out to our advantage as there were no pasty mosquitoes or flies. The location of Old Shady Rest is very accessible to the accommodations of Mammoth Lakes town.
Location Old Shady Rest Campground
Address:
Mammoth Lakes, CA, 93546
United States
Latitude & Longitude: 37.6506 / -118.961
Elevation: 2377 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check out time
12PM
General
- Reserved Sites will be held until the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by 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.
- $10 charge for use of the dump station
- This is a high elevation facility; please use caution when traveling from lower elevations
- 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
- Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
- 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.
- Only 2 pets per site allowed.
- 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.
- 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.
- Click here for more information about Inyo National Forest
- 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.
Nearby Campgrounds
Nearby destinations
Last updated: June 4, 2026
