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Old Shady Rest

Inyo National Forest

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Summary

Old Shady Rest Campground is a large facility in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains conveniently located near Mammoth Lakes. It offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, skiing and trout fishing, as well as amenities like restrooms, campfire rings and picnic tables. It is located in a shady Jeffery pine forest and is home to many species of wildlife. Nearby attractions include Yosemite National Park, Mono Basin and Devils Postpile National Monument.

Overview

Old Shady Rest Campground is a large facility convenient to numerous outdoor activities and attractions in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, and within walking distance of the full-service community of Mammoth Lakes. The campground is popular for hiking, mountain biking, sightseeing and hitting the town for shopping and dining. The facility best accommodates tents and small to medium-sized RVs.

Recreation

The Mammoth Lakes area has much to keep campers busy. The majestic scenery and challenging trails are an obvious draw for hikers, mountain bikers and off-road vehicle enthusiasts. Skiing is a major winter pastime in this area.

The eastern Sierras are known for their exceptional trout fishing, and several creeks and lakes are within a short drive from the campground.

Families enjoy learning more at the visitor center down the street, or taking a paved walking and biking trail to two nearby campgrounds, a town park with a playing field and skate park, or Mammoth Lakes.

Facilities

The campground is organized into one large loop, adjacent to New Shady Rest and Pine Glen Campgrounds and a short walk to Mammoth Lakes. Several amenities are provided, including restrooms with flush toilets, campfire rings and picnic tables, and many more are within a few miles. Showers are not located in the campground but are nearby.

Bear-proof lockers are available for food storage, and firewood can be purchased on-site.

Natural Features

The campsites are located under the shady canopy of a mature Jeffery pine forest at an elevation of 7,800 feet.

Many species of wildlife call the mountains home, such as black bear, mountain lions, mule deer, pine marten, pika and numerous fish and birds.

Nearby Attractions

For campers interested in local events, the Mammoth Jazz Jubilee is hosted in Mammoth in mid-July. Several other events and amenities are available in town.

Many great day trips for sightseers are available in the area, such as Yosemite National Park, Mono Basin and Devils Postpile National Monument.

Charges & Cancellations

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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Campground Matrix

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Nearby Campgrounds Distance Notification Rate
Pine Glen
Inyo National Forest
0.2mi 90%
New Shady Rest
Inyo National Forest
0.2mi 90%
Sherwin Creek
Inyo National Forest
2.0mi 90%
Twin Lakes
Inyo National Forest
3.4mi 88%
Lake Mary
Inyo National Forest
3.9mi 87%
Coldwater - Inyo Nf (Ca)
Inyo National Forest
4.0mi 90%
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