Reds Meadow Campground
Closed — Closed for winter season. Due to road reconstruction, the campground is projected to open July 3, 2025, weather permitting. Prior to July 3, Reds Meadow Road may open on weekends only once conditions allow. Typical seasonal operation runs early July through mid-September.
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
Located at the end of Reds Meadow Road in the Inyo National Forest, Reds Meadow Campground offers 52 campsites nestled in a shady pine forest at 9,600 feet elevation. The campground provides convenient access to some of the Sierra Nevada's most iconic destinations, including Devils Postpile National Monument, Rainbow Falls, the Pacific Crest Trail, and the John Muir Trail. The San Joaquin River flows nearby, adding to the scenic mountain setting. The campground operates entirely on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. While some sites are close together, others are tucked among the trees providing more privacy. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and bear-proof food locker. Access requires driving a narrow, single-lane road, and while campers may drive into Reds Meadow Valley, a shuttle/amenity fee applies. The area experiences heavy visitation during the summer season. This is an active bear area, and all food and scented items must be stored in the provided bear boxes at all times. The campground provides flush toilets and potable water via hand pump. Due to the high elevation and seasonal snow, the campground typically operates only during summer months. Road reconstruction projects may impact access timing in upcoming seasons.
Directions
Take US 395 to State Highway 203. Head west through Mammoth Lakes. At the second traffic light, turn right onto Minaret Road and continue past Mammoth Mountain Main Lodge and Minaret Vista Station to the end of Reds Meadow Road.
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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 | $32 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 924-5500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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