Lake Mary Campground
Closed — Closed for winter. Typically opens mid-June and operates through late September or early October, weather and snowpack dependent. Reservations 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.**
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 Mary Campground is situated at 8,900 feet elevation among lodgepole pine trees on the northwest shore of Lake Mary, the largest and most developed of the 11 lakes in the Mammoth Lakes Basin. The campground features 48 sites spread across four loops that straddle the road, with some sites offering views of the lake and the dramatic 9,000 to 10,000-foot peaks of the John Muir Wilderness beyond. The facility is within walking distance of the lake and provides a convenient base for exploring the Eastern Sierra high country. Lake Mary receives the highest number of trout stocks in the Mammoth Lakes Basin and is renowned for its rainbow, brook, and brown trout fishing. A marina with boat rentals and a general store are located nearby. Swimming and wading are not permitted in the lake. While no trails begin directly in the campground, several popular hiking trails are easily accessible, including day hikes and backpacking routes into the John Muir Wilderness. The area is home to abundant wildlife including black bears, mountain lions, mule deer, pine marten, pika, and numerous bird species. Bear boxes are provided at all sites and must be used. The campground's high elevation location means it typically remains snowbound until late May or early June, and visitors traveling from lower elevations should allow time to acclimatize.
Directions
From U.S. 395, take Highway 203 west at Mammoth Junction. Drive through the town of Mammoth Lakes to the junction of Minaret Road/Highway 203 and Lake Mary Road. Continue straight and drive 3.6 miles on Lake Mary Road to Lake Mary Loop Drive. Turn right and drive 0.5 miles to the campground entrance.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $34 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 21ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| clm@clm-services.com | |
| Phone | +1 (760) 934-5795 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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