Pine City Campground
Currently closed for the season. Campgrounds in the Mammoth Lakes Basin at this elevation typically open in late May or early June depending on snowpack. No advance reservations; register at the campground upon arrival.
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.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
About
Pine City Campground is a compact 10-site campground situated in the scenic Mammoth Lakes Basin of Inyo National Forest. Located directly across from Lake Mary, the largest and most developed of the basin's lakes, it offers convenient access to fishing, hiking, and the stunning granite peaks of the eastern Sierra Nevada. At 8,900 feet elevation, the campground provides a high-alpine camping experience just a 5-10 minute drive from the town of Mammoth Lakes. Each campsite includes a picnic table and bear-proof food storage locker, essential in this active bear area where all food and scented items must be properly stored. The campground features flush toilets and potable water available from a hand pump. Sites are first-come, first-served with no advance reservations accepted. Quiet hours are observed from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The Lakes Basin offers excellent trout fishing, multiple hiking trails, and access to the John Muir Wilderness. Due to the high elevation, the campground operates seasonally, typically opening in late May or June depending on snowpack conditions.
Directions
From US 395, take State Highway 203 west to and through Mammoth Lakes. Highway 203 becomes Main Street, then Lake Mary Road, which leads to the Lakes Basin. Past the first lake, take the second left. Pine City is the first campground on the left.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| 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 | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 924-5500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| Inyo NF Pine City Campground | |
| Inyo NF Mammoth Lakes Region |
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