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
Bill S
VerifiedAugust 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
I've been coming to the area Mammoth all my life of seventy some years, Mammoth has vastly improved over the years for family activities. What could improve, but hasn't so much is the sites at shady rest and old shady rest, the price is great! Can't beat it. But moving a boulder/rock here and there, taking out a 6x6/8x8 post here and there, taking out a tree here and there would vastly improve the camp ground. As is, many sites are very long but backing in is virtually impossible because of the above. Years ago many trees were removed, could have done better to provide backing!!!!
Renetta H
VerifiedAugust 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
Love this campground. Always quiet and clean, very close to town, but still feel
I am in the high mountains. Beautiful tall pine trees in camp
Mazen S
VerifiedAugust 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
We had an excellent time in Mammoth, CA and it was very easy to find camping sites. Camp sites and their hosts were very nice and accommodating for our needs. The only thing I was not aware of is the $7.00/night additional charge for the second vehicle. Facilities and the camp sites were clean and no issues with noise, so it was a very pleasant trip and can't Waite to do it again :)
Paul S
VerifiedJuly 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
This campground really isn't in the forest, rather it is just off town and partially surrounded by houses and mobile homes. It's hot during the summer, compared to the more normal campgrounds at the various Mammoth Lakes. Not great.
Stephen K
VerifiedJuly 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
Well-maintained
Timothy G
VerifiedJuly 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
the site I was in fit my trailer but getting it in that site was a bugger. Not enough room to maneuver with the curve of the road, and the trees and rocks right next to the road. we were in site number 22 which is right at the bend of the road.
Ralph Wayne W
VerifiedJuly 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
I love this campground. Quiet and beat and really close to town too. Clean and relaxing
Karla F
VerifiedJuly 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
It was a wonderful experience. We enjoyed it!! You can walk to the grocery store if worse comes to worst. The camp host was amazing and very helpful. We are planning to come back next year.
Brandt H
VerifiedJuly 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
Great site that is essentially in town but feels like you’re not. Good base camp for car camping and adventures in Mammoth.
Amanda O
VerifiedJuly 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
Very close to stores. Can hear cars at night.
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.
