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
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.
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.
Jason H
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
Campgrounds were very clean and well attended.
Debbie S
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
Very good 👍
Jim D
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
Our visit was great. The camp host was very helpful with everything and the campsite was very clean.
Ada R
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
I had a truly memorable experience staying at Old Shady Rest Campground right from the start; the hosts were incredibly knowledgeable and helpful.
The campground's location near the town of Mammoth Lakes was a bonus. You can enjoy your campsite and have the opportunity to explore other recreational areas by taking the complimentary town trolley. Coffee Shops, Restaurants & grocery stores can be found within a walking distance.
I was a happy camper!
Anna N
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
Great campground! Close to town yet secluded in the woods. I only wish there were showers
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.
