Coldwater Campground

Open

Open for camping, with an anticipated closing date of September 27, 2026. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov. Current Stage 1 fire restrictions allow campfires at Coldwater Campground in the provided fire rings.

Fire Weather Watch issued October 8 at 11:40AM PDT until October 10 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

October 8th, 11:40 AM — 2:00 PM

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 274 Southern Mono County, 420 Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties, 421 Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties, 423 West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County, and 429 Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties. * TIMING...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * WINDS...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum Humidity between 14 to 22 percent. * DURATION...3 to 6 hours. * IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and prolonged dry conditions, even in areas where humidity may not be as low, can cause fires to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them.

Lake Wind Advisory issued October 8 at 11:45AM PDT until October 10 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

October 8th, 11:45 AM — 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...In California, Mono County. In Nevada, Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.

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.**

About

Coldwater Campground has 77 campsites at 8,900 feet in the Mammoth Lakes Basin. Sites occupy two loops in pine forest beside Coldwater and Mammoth Creeks, with boulders throughout the campground. Lake Mary is nearby. Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring and bear-resistant food locker. Drinking water and flush toilets are provided, but there are no hookups or showers. Food and scented items must be stored in the lockers, and trash must go in the bear-resistant receptacles. Dogs must be leashed, with no more than two pets per site. The Duck Pass Trail climbs the hillside behind the campground, passes several lakes and connects with the John Muir Trail beyond Duck Pass. Lake Mary provides fishing for rainbow, brook and brown trout.

Directions

From U.S. Highway 395, take State Highway 203 west through Mammoth Lakes. Continue onto Main Street and Lake Mary Road toward the Lakes Basin, then turn left at the Coldwater Campground cutoff.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station —
Wifi —
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) 934-5795

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon None
T-Mobile Yes

Availability

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