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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.
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About Sherwin Creek
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Picnic Table
Fire Pit
Connectivity and Media
- Cell Reception
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (402)
What Guests Are Saying
Sherwin Creek Campground offers a serene and well-maintained environment, just minutes from Mammoth Lakes, making it an ideal base for outdoor activities. Reviewers praise the friendly hosts, spacious and clean campsites, and the peaceful atmosphere that feels secluded despite its proximity to town. While some issues with bathroom cleanliness and generator noise were noted, the overall experience is highly regarded, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Sherwin Creek Campground offers a serene and well-maintained environment, just minutes from Mammoth Lakes, making it an ideal base for outdoor activities. Reviewers praise the friendly hosts, spacious and clean campsites, and the peaceful atmosphere that feels secluded despite its proximity to town. While some issues with bathroom cleanliness and generator noise were noted, the overall experience is highly regarded, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Nikolas M
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: SHER
Convenient location, decently sized site, easy access to water, friendly camp host.
Erin J
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: SHER
Not as shady in the space I picked. Had a bear encounter. Clean restrooms, some cell reception. nicely close to town for when you forget things.
Not bad. would recommend.
Tim S
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: SHER
Great camp host, very clean sites.
Debra S
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: SHER
Camp host warned us on arrival about bears and how to protect the bears and us with food safety. The campground was clean and bathrooms serviced well. The hiking trails were amazing around Mammoth.
Julia W
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: SHER
Wonderful campground and very nice hosts close to Mammoth. Very clean restrooms!
The only reason why this is not a 5star review is the fact that they put up a bear trap for mama bear (with cub) that has been coming around for years. I guess a camper complained or tried feeding her or was too lazy to secure their food. Very upsetting. We live in bear country and love our bears. We know what happens once they get trapped… put a very negative spin on our last few days staying here. I hope she is a smart Mama and stays away from the trap!!!!!
Justin N
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: WALK
Well maintained campsite.
michelle h
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: SHER
Great locations. Great sites. Great host!
Nancy M
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: SHER
Our experience was okay. The openings to the recycle bins in the non-walk-in sites were too small to put all the items that are recyclable. Please consider replacing these with the ones you have in the walk-in sites, which can accommodate larger recycle items. The bathrooms were not kept very clean. We, sadly, had bear encounters, which are NOT good for the bears! People NEED TO BE MORE CONSIDERATE OF THE BEARS!!! It's not the bears' fault that they are hanging out in campgrounds. It's people's poor camping etiquette that encourages the bears to stay around the campgrounds, which ultimately is bad for the bears as they are the ones to suffer from people's lack of consideration for the bears' welfare. There were very few signs posted about bear activity. There should be MANY more signs posted to help people do the right thing, especially when there is DAILY bear activity IN THE CAMPGROUND.
Frank P
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: SHER
Site 24 was poorly maintained- table was tilted and unusable, site had trash throughout, hosts were unavailable / unprofessional, site not meant for any 22' plus travel trailer because of the slope, grill and fire pit were 4 & 7 ft from trailer, neaiboring site was too close and provides no privacy. Worst camp site I have had in all of my travels. As with most Rec.gov site photos they show online are of no use in preparing travels and the site is listed to be able to accommodate RV Max length 36 ft.. Toilets were clean and cellular service was above average (Verizon / T-Mobile). This is my first negative post.
Carol M
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: SHER
rest rooms very clean
Hosts very friendly and helpful
Location & Directions for Sherwin Creek
, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 United States
Elevation: 2,314 ft
Getting There
Take U.S. Highway 395 to State Highway 203 to Mammoth Lakes. Take a left at the first traffic light in town onto Old Mammoth Road. Drive south 0.9 mi to Sherwin Creek Road. Turn left and proceed 1.5 mi to the campground.
Highway access
Sherwin Creek is accessible via US Highway 395, which is approximately 13 miles to the east. From US 395, drivers can reach Mammoth Lakes and the campground via State Route 203.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check out time
12PM
General
- Access is via 1.5 miles on a two-lane gravel road
- Campground usually not clear of snow until late May or early June
- Campers bringing off-road vehicles must see the campground host regarding rules
- This is a high elevation facility; please use caution when traveling from lower elevations
- Be bear aware; keep all food out of sight 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
- No electric hookups and no showers
- Only 2 pets per site allowed.
- 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. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Mammoth Lakes Visitor Center, (760) 924-5500, or the Mono Lakes Visitor Center, (760) 647-3044.
- Please Note: One RV with tow per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Some 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.
- Reserved Sites will be held until 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.
- Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
- 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 the 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: October 21, 2026
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