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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Average nightly rates45 total sites
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45 sites
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 (470)
What Guests Are Saying
Old Shady Rest Campground offers a pleasant and well-maintained environment with spacious, level sites suitable for both tents and RVs. Its convenient location near town and various recreational activities adds to its appeal, while friendly hosts enhance the overall experience. Some minor drawbacks include occasional noise from nearby roads and the presence of ants, but these do not detract significantly from the campground's charm and cleanliness.
What Guests Are Saying
Old Shady Rest Campground offers a pleasant and well-maintained environment with spacious, level sites suitable for both tents and RVs. Its convenient location near town and various recreational activities adds to its appeal, while friendly hosts enhance the overall experience. Some minor drawbacks include occasional noise from nearby roads and the presence of ants, but these do not detract significantly from the campground's charm and cleanliness.
Review Summary
Darcy W
VerifiedAugust 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
It's a nice campground, quiet, with lots of level sites that are good for motorhomes or campers. The location is conveniently close to town and close to the sports park and trails. Unfortunately our site had a ton of ant hills and a lot of ants walking everywhere, which was annoying when we sat outside. We noticed ant hills on some of the other sites as well.
Noi K
VerifiedAugust 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
Great spot for camping with family and friends, the campsite is close to everything. We'll definitely be back for future camping.
Mary C
VerifiedAugust 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
Very kind camp host. Sites were spacious. Only downside was that our site was close to a road so you can hear trucks/cars going by. We were with kids who like vehicles so this was actually a positive thing lol but if going for quiet nature pick a site farther from the main entrance road.
Raul N
VerifiedAugust 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
It's a great and well maintained campground with clean restrooms and good amenities. Its close to the town center and other activities/sites are nearby. The main downside is the noise coming from nearby homes at night. Overall would still recommend based on convenient location.
Alexander T
VerifiedAugust 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
The facilities could have been a little less covered in spiders and bugs. Otherwise it was pleasant
Chris B
VerifiedAugust 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
Always a great experience at Old Shady rest! Excellent host and access to BLM trails.
Glenn F
VerifiedAugust 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
We stayed 2 nights. Unfortunately, this campground was not designed for large RVs (over 12' high and over 30' long). The sites are long, but narrow between large trees. Backing into the sites is challenging with trees and large boulders everywhere. Slideouts can also be challenging if the RV is not parked perfectly. We have two awnings, but only one could be fully extended due to nearby trees. This campground is best suited to medium or smaller sized trailers/RVs. Most water spigots are not located near the road, but rather in the middle in-between campsites. Lots of shade from tall trees and campsites are well spaced apart and large in general. Not a good campsite if relying on roof solar for our RV. Not a good place for our 13' high, 36' long RV.
Elizabeth T
VerifiedAugust 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
Overall, well kept and clean. The site was close to water and restrooms.
Kimberly R
VerifiedAugust 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
Great camp ground. Very very quiet. Spotter a bear second night. Otherwise good experience.
Chris M
VerifiedAugust 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND
Campground was nice and had clean bathrooms with flush toilets. I had cell service in my campsite. The town is basically just across the street but it isn’t noisy. My site had plenty of shade which I loved plus trees to hang my hammock. Bike trails and plenty of hiking trails nearby.
Location Old Shady Rest Campground
Address:
Mammoth Lakes, CA, 93546
United States
Elevation: 2377 feet
0.8 mi drive to downtown Mammoth Lakes (about 3 min)
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: September 2, 2026
