Lake George Campground
Closed — Closed for winter. The campground typically operates from late May or early June through late September or early October, depending on snowmelt and weather conditions. Winter access to the Lake George area is by ski or snowshoe only.
Stay Limits, Parking, and Developed Recreation Site Use
This forest order was put in place to protect natural resources and promote public safety.
Reds Meadow Road Reconstruction Project
www.fs.usda.gov/r05/inyo/projects/reds-meadow-road-reconstruction
Wilderness Use Restrictions
This Forest Order prohibits recreating within the portions of the John Muir, Ansel Adams, Hoover, and Golden Trout Wildernesses located in the Inyo National Forest.
Mount Whitney Zone Access Restrictions
This forest order prohibits recreating in the Mount Whitney Zone to provide for public safety and protect natural resources.
Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Campfire Restrictions
This forest order prohibits campfires in portions of Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Areas that are located on the Inyo National Forest, as shown on the Exhibits.
Golden Trout and Hoover Wilderness Campfire Restrictions
This forest order prohibits campfires in portions of Golden Trout and Hoover Wilderness Areas that are located on the Inyo National Forest, as shown in the Exhibits.
Reds Meadow Road Closure Order
This Forest Closure Order prohibits being on the entirety of Reds Meadow Road to provide public safety during the 2025 reconstruction season.
ESCCRP Project Area Closure
This forest order prohibits access to roads affected by the ESCRRP project to provide for public safety while contractors perform forest health and fuels reduction work surrounding the Town of Mammoth Lakes and beyond.
Inn Fire Closure Order
This Forest Closure Order prohibits entrance into the Inn Fire Area Closure to protect public health and safety from environmental hazards, wildfire, and wildfire suppression operations.
Hot Creek Closure Order
This Forest Order prohibits recreating in Hot Creek within the Mammoth Ranger District.
Goat Prohibition Order
This Forest Order prohibits possessing or storing a goat within the Inyo National Forest Goat Prohibition Area.
Mammoth Mill Site Area and Trail Closure
This Forest Order prohibits recreating, entering or being in the Mammoth Mill Site Closure Area and the Mammoth Stamp Mill Trail.
B&B Mine Closure Order
This Forest Order prohibits recreating within the B&B Mine and Mill Site Closure Area.
Food and Refuse Storage Restrictions
This Forest Order prohibits food and refuse in locations in Exhibits A and C-J, unless stored in a bear-resistant container.
About
Lake George Campground is a small, wooded campground perched at 9,000 feet elevation in the Mammoth Lakes Basin within Inyo National Forest. With only 15 walk-in campsites, this intimate campground offers one of the finest camping experiences in the Eastern Sierra. Located a short walk from the shores of Lake George, the highest road-accessible lake in the Mammoth Lakes Basin, campers enjoy easy access to fishing for rainbow trout and a network of hiking trails leading to Crystal Lake, TJ Lake, and Barrett Lakes. The campground shares its parking area with popular trailheads, a boat rental dock, and a few cabins, making it particularly popular with fishermen and families. Dramatic views of Crystal Crag and the Mammoth Crest create a stunning backdrop for camping. This is an active bear area, and bear boxes are provided at each site for proper food storage. Due to the high elevation, nights can be quite chilly even in summer, but the clear mountain air provides exceptional stargazing opportunities.
Directions
From US 395, take State Highway 203 west through the town of Mammoth Lakes. Highway 203 becomes Main Street, then Lake Mary Road, leading to the Lakes Basin. Pass the first lake and take the third left. Cross the bridge, turn right, and drive up the hill to Lake George and the campground.
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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 | No |
| Price | $32 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 924-5500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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