Old Shady Rest Campground
Open for the 2026 season. Sites are available through Recreation.gov with some first-come, first-served availability. One vehicle is included per reservation; additional vehicles cost $10 per night. Bear boxes are mandatory for all food storage.
Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 11:23AM PDT until October 10 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
The National Weather Service in Reno NV has issued a Red Flag Warning in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM PDT Saturday. * 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 11 AM to 9 PM PDT Saturday. * 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 9 at 12:47PM 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
Old Shady Rest Campground offers 47 campsites beneath a mature Jeffrey pine canopy in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains. At 7,800 feet elevation, the campground provides a cool forested retreat within walking distance of the full-service town of Mammoth Lakes. Sites include picnic tables, fire rings, and bear-proof food storage lockers. Flush toilets and potable water from hand pumps are available throughout the campground, along with a dump station for RV users. The Mammoth Lakes area is renowned for its exceptional trout fishing in nearby creeks and lakes, challenging trails for hikers and mountain bikers, and world-class skiing in winter. A paved walking and biking trail connects the campground to two nearby campgrounds, a town park with a playing field and skate park, and downtown Mammoth Lakes. Day trips to Yosemite National Park, Mono Basin, and Devils Postpile National Monument are easily accessible. The campground is an active bear area, and all food and scented items must be stored in the provided bear boxes (48" x 30" x 36"). Quiet hours are observed from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Showers are not available on-site but can be found nearby in town.
Directions
Take US Highway 395 to State Route 203. Proceed west on 203 for 2.8 miles to Old Sawmill Road. Turn right, go 0.5 mile. The campground entrance is on the left.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $32 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 58ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 58ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 924-5500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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