Old Shady Rest Campground is located near the Village of Mammoth Lakes in the Eastern Sierra. The campground neighbors New Shady Rest Campground. The Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center is within easy walking distance, as is the Village of Mammoth Lakes.
The Mammoth Lakes Free Trolley connects the campground with key points in the village and the lakes. Cyclists can follow a paved bike trail up to the lakes.
The 45 campsites at Old Shady Rest Campground are spread around a single large loop in a spindly pine forest. Sites tend to be rather close together without any understory foliage to provide privacy. All sites can accommodate RVs, trailers, or tents.
| Old Shady Rest Campground Basics | |
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| Old Shady Rest Campground Location: | Off Sawmill Cutoff Road, just past the Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center |
| Elevation: | 7,800 feet |
| Mileage from major cities: | 317 miles north of Los Angeles 177 miles south of Reno. |
| Number of Campsites: | 45 |
| Camping Season: | Open late May through mid-September |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 vehicle, 2nd vehicle $7 |
| Maximum Length of Stay: | 14 days |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Inyo Recreation for Inyo National Forest |
| Information - Inyo NF, Bishop |
(760) 873-2400 |
| Old Shady Rest Reservations | |
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| Reservations recommended | whenever campground is open, available up to 6 months in advance |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: | 55 feet |
| Accessible Sites: | None designated |
| Favorite Campsites: | #4, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 28, 32, 50 |
| Campground Map: | Old Shady Rest Campground Map |
| Fees: | $30 per night ($2 more on holiday weekends)
Plus $10 reservation fee |
| Reservations: | Old Shady Rest Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, Noon |
| Old Shady Rest Campground Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring, food storage locker; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | Nearby in Mammoth Lakes Village |
| Dump station: | Nearby at New Shady Rest Campground, $10 |
| Attractions near Old Shady Rest Campground: |
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Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. Obtain firewood locally to avoid spreading pests.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Old Shady Rest Campground
Visitors at Old Shady Rest Campground are close to all the great activities and attractions around Mammoth Lakes.
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