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
Franz G
VerifiedJuly 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
Way too many rodents. Have to leave the hood open so they don't tear up the insulation. Rodents getting inside trailer.
Craig P
VerifiedJuly 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
When we arrived the campground was clean and well maintained. Our campsite had recently been raked clean, and the firepit was immaculate. We were worried that it was so close to town we would be hearing street noise all night, but it incredibly easy to forget just how close to town we were. Don was our park ranger, and he came by the check on us and even helped clean up our popup that got destroyed in a big wind gust. The firewood for sale was a bit expensive and dry, but we were able to find some better deals nearby.
Efren S
VerifiedJune 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
Our stay Old shady rest was quiet and peaceful. Campsites and bathrooms were very clean.The camp host was very helpful in answering questions about the campground and surrounding activities. I did not give the campground 5 stars because the campground facilities are old and in need of upgrades, and it would be great if new facilities included showers, otherwise our stay was very pleasant.
Thomas H
VerifiedJune 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
The site is really nice and really long however getting into it is very difficult for trailers and Motorhomes. Road is very narrow and driveway is angled in wrong direction. To enter you must drive around the loop backwards. If you meet someone passing is near impossible.
Diana R
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
The Shady Rest campgrounds (New and Old) are situated right off Main Street with access to all the town has to offer, yet they are forested and and feel quite removed from all the activity. Bicycles are a great way to discover much of what Mammoth has to offer, and there are a few bike rentals if you don't have your own.
Marianne M
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
Campground was clean, well supervised and quiet except for cars going up the road. Wish there were showers! Spaces have plenty of room. We didn’t feel our tent was too close to an RV. Loved the convenience of being in town. Would stay again!
Patricia L
VerifiedJune 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
Had a great time here. Everything was clean, noise level respected, no issues.
Cindy U
VerifiedJune 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
Great host!
Jeff J
VerifiedJune 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
Shady rest is a great spot where you have some room between you and fellow campers and are just a few minutes away from Shady West Park and town. Love visiting there every year. Awesome campground.
Betsy H
VerifiedJune 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
The park had a limited number of guests so we felt our campsite was private and spacious. The staff were friendly and helpful.
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.
