Coldwater Campground
Currently closed for the season due to snow. At this elevation (8,900 feet), the campground typically does not clear of snow until late May or early June. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov.
From Recreation.gov
**EXTRA 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.**
National Forest System Roads
Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
About
Coldwater Campground is nestled among pines and boulders at 8,900 feet in the eastern Sierra Nevada, within the scenic Mammoth Lakes Basin. The campground features 77 sites spread across two loops along Coldwater and Mammoth Creeks. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and bear-proof food storage locker. Flush toilets and pressurized water spigots are available throughout the campground. The location provides excellent access to outdoor recreation. Lake Mary is nearby for fishing rainbow, brook, and brown trout. The Duck Pass Trailhead sits behind the campground, offering a 5-mile climb through forest and past several alpine lakes before connecting to the John Muir Trail. The John Muir Wilderness stretches 100 miles along the Sierra crest with abundant hiking and horseback riding opportunities. Bear activity is historically high in this area. All food and scented items must be stored in the provided bear lockers, and trash must be disposed of in bear-proof receptacles. Food storage in vehicles is prohibited.
Directions
From US Highway 395, take State Highway 203 west toward Mammoth Lakes. Highway 203 becomes Main Street, then Lake Mary Road. Continue on Lake Mary Road into the Lakes Basin. Past the first lake, take the second left. Coldwater Campground is the second campground on the left.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $33 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 43ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 43ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 924-5500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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