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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
Susan C
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
We like being close to town, yet there is no hint of noise. Spaces are large, plenty of shade, and hosts keep bathrooms clean & stocked. Also, friendly host offered ideas for things to do in the evening in town. We always stay at Old Shady Rest!,,
Anthony K
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
We stayed here one night after dropping a car off at Whitney Portal and taking a bus from Lone Pine. We were heading to Yosemite to start our hike of the John Muir Trail. The campground is easy walking distance to the bus stop so we could easily catch the early bus to Yosemite in the morning.
Daniel O
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
This campground is right in the middle of town and it's very convenient to the visitor center where you can pick up backcountry permits. There are lots of trees and pretty well shaded and convenient to anything in Mammoth. We arrived late and left early, so we didn't spend too much time here.
Stephen K
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
Well kept grounds, clean bathrooms, central location. The only downside is the noise from the traffic on the street.
Susan C
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
We like being close to town, yet there is no hint of noise. Spaces are large, plenty of shade, and hosts keep bathrooms clean & stocked. Also, friendly host offered ideas for things to do in the evening in town. We always stay at Old Shady Rest!,,
Mark B
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
enjoyed our time there and have been coming back for the past 6 years
Mark B
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
enjoyed our time there and have been coming back for the past 6 years
Charles A
VerifiedDecember 23, 2019 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
Our campsite at the old shady rest was great. Much larger than most and in the forrest. We found that commuting in the town was easy and fast. Additionally, the bike trails will take you everywhere. A great place to vacation. We will be back...
Charles A
VerifiedDecember 23, 2019 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
Our campsite at the old shady rest was great. Much larger than most and in the forrest. We found that commuting in the town was easy and fast. Additionally, the bike trails will take you everywhere. A great place to vacation. We will be back...
Gilbert C
VerifiedDecember 20, 2019 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
Great location walking distance to 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.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
