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
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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
Su lin C
VerifiedJune 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
We really enjoy our stay. However, there was an area that had been clear of trees and have heavy working equipments park on it. During the time we were there the machine kick up a lots of dust and make a lots of noise. We still have a great time.
Travis M
VerifiedJune 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
Great spot.
Nice flat campground.
Very scenic.
Likely to see wildlife.
Travis M
VerifiedJune 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
Great spot.
Nice flat campground.
Very scenic.
Likely to see wildlife.
Adam M
VerifiedJune 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
We camped at site #17. Last year it was a great spot (you can reference the picture of the site). When we showed up the forest behind the site was clear cut the size of a football field and they were digging two wells about 20 feet from our site. USGS worked through Memorial Day Weekend and ran a huge diesel generator all day. There were two semi truck trailers parked about 10 feet from our picnic table. Do not camp in any of the sites around 16,17, or 18. The forest is gone and when the wind picks up it blows silt through the sites.
JIll N
VerifiedJune 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
I think on busy weekends you might need more staff to help with trash etc. Great campground.
Adam M
VerifiedJune 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
We camped at site #17. Last year it was a great spot (you can reference the picture of the site). When we showed up the forest behind the site was clear cut the size of a football field and they were digging two wells about 20 feet from our site. USGS worked through Memorial Day Weekend and ran a huge diesel generator all day. There were two semi truck trailers parked about 10 feet from our picnic table. Do not camp in any of the sites around 16,17, or 18. The forest is gone and when the wind picks up it blows silt through the sites.
JIll N
VerifiedJune 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
I think on busy weekends you might need more staff to help with trash etc. Great campground.
Renetta H
VerifiedJune 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
I love this campground. Very clean and comfortable. Campsites are roomy and not too close. Polite hosts. Close to town
Renetta H
VerifiedJune 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
I love this campground. Very clean and comfortable. Campsites are roomy and not too close. Polite hosts. Close to town
justin l
VerifiedOctober 5, 2020 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
No complaints whatsoever
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.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
