Lake Mary Campground
Currently closed for the season. Expected to open late May 2026 depending on snowpack conditions. Reservations are available via Recreation.gov starting May 22.
Fire Weather Watch issued October 8 at 11:40AM PDT until October 10 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* 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
* 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
Lake Mary is the crown jewel of the Mammoth Lakes Basin, and Lake Mary Campground provides convenient access to this pristine alpine setting. Located just 5-10 minutes from the town of Mammoth Lakes at an elevation of 8,900 feet, the campground occupies both sides of the road near the northwest end of the lake. Sites are nestled among lodgepole pine trees, with some offering views of Lake Mary and the surrounding 9,000 to 10,000-foot peaks of the John Muir Wilderness. The campground features 48 sites equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, and mandatory bear-proof food lockers. Flush toilets and potable water from hand pumps are available. Lake Mary receives the highest number of trout plants in the Mammoth Lakes Basin, drawing anglers targeting rainbow, brook, and brown trout. Swimming and wading are prohibited to protect water quality. Several hiking and backpacking trails are accessible nearby, including routes into the John Muir Wilderness, which stretches 100 miles along the Sierra Nevada crest. The basin contains numerous additional lakes for fishing and exploration. Due to the high elevation and heavy winter snowpack, the campground typically opens in late May or early June and closes in fall.
Directions
Take US 395 to Mammoth Junction and Highway 203. Turn west on Highway 203 and drive through the town of Mammoth Lakes to the junction of Minaret Road/Highway 203 and Lake Mary Road. Continue straight through the intersection and drive 3.6 miles to Lake Mary Loop Drive. Turn right and drive 0.5 miles to the campground entrance.
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 | $34 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 21ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| clm@clm-services.com | |
| Phone | +1 (760) 924-5500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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