Reds Meadow Campground
Currently closed for winter and road construction. Projected to open July 2, 2026. Due to the Reds Meadow Road Reconstruction Project, road access will be limited: open continuously July 2-5, then Thursdays through Sundays through early September, with weekend-only access from late September until November 1 closure. Reds Meadow Campground will be the only campground open in the valley during summer 2026.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 29 at 10:54AM PDT until November 1 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 4 to 7 inches between 7500 and 9500 feet, and up to 11 inches above 9500 feet. * WHERE...Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge, Kings Canyon NP, Sequoia NP, Upper San Joaquin River, and Yosemite NP outside of the valley. * WHEN...From 8 AM PDT Saturday to 7 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
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.…
Temporary Closure of Rock Creek Road
The Inyo National Forest will be closing the Rock Creek Road from the Rock Creek Pack Station to the Mosquito Flat Trailhead from October 19 – 23. The purpose of the closure is to conduct road maintenance to improve public safety. During the closure, there will be no vehicular access to Mosquito…
About
Reds Meadow Campground occupies a scenic location at 9,600 feet elevation in Reds Meadow Valley, part of the Mammoth Lakes region of Inyo National Forest. The campground provides 52 sites on a first-come, first-served basis with registration handled by the camp host on-site. Each site includes a picnic table and a bear-proof food storage locker, essential given the area's high bear activity. The campground features flush toilets and potable drinking water available from a hand pump. This is a primitive camping experience with no showers, hookups, or dump station. Quiet hours run from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Dogs are permitted but must remain leashed at all times. Access to Reds Meadow Valley involves driving the narrow, winding Reds Meadow Road past Mammoth Mountain Main Lodge. During peak season, a mandatory shuttle system operates for day visitors, though overnight campers with confirmed reservations or registered at the campground may drive their own vehicles. The campground serves as a gateway to Devil's Postpile National Monument and trailheads for the Pacific Crest Trail and John Muir Trail.
Directions
From US 395, take State Highway 203 west to and through Mammoth Lakes. At the second traffic light, turn right onto Minaret Road and continue up the mountain past Mammoth Mountain Main Lodge and Minaret Vista Station. Follow Reds Meadow Road to the campground at the end of the valley.
Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| 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 | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 924-5500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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