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Old Shady Rest Campground

Inyo National Forest, California

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As of October 2026, Old Shady Rest Campground is a campground in Inyo National Forest, California with 45 campsites. Old Shady Rest Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Old Shady Rest Campground is located at 37.6506° N, 118.9614° W.

people allowed on each site: 6

Old Shady Rest Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Next Available Dates

Oct 1 (19 sites)Oct 4 (19 sites)Oct 5 (27 sites)

19 sites open on Oct 1 at Old Shady Rest Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 04:49 UTC.

Stay and booking rules

Taxes apply
Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive days
Maximum stay: 14 days

Published by Recreation.gov for Old Shady Rest Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Old Shady Rest Campground

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Standard 45

What an RV fits

15–19 ft1 site
20–24 ft1 site
25–29 ft6 sites
30–34 ft9 sites
35–39 ft7 sites
40–44 ft11 sites
45–49 ft9 sites
55–59 ft1 site

Amenities

restrooms
showers

At a glance: Setting: Mountain · Access: Paved road.

Things to do: fishing, hiking, biking, wildlife, stargazing, offroad.

All sites at Old Shady Rest Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV
001	Standard	6	40 ft
002	Standard	6	35 ft
003	Standard	6	32 ft
004	Standard	6	40 ft
005	Standard	6	25 ft
006	Standard	6	44 ft
007	Standard	6	18 ft
008	Standard	6	26 ft
009	Standard	6	45 ft
010	Standard	6	39 ft
011	Standard	6	32 ft
012	Standard	6	30 ft
014	Standard	6	30 ft
015	Standard	6	30 ft
016	Standard	6	40 ft
017	Standard	6	45 ft
018	Standard	6	45 ft
019	Standard	6	45 ft
020	Standard	6	35 ft
021	Standard	6	32 ft
022	Standard	6	46 ft
023	Standard	6	30 ft
024	Standard	6	35 ft

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV
025	Standard	6	48 ft
026	Standard	6	47 ft
027	Standard	6	30 ft
028	Standard	6	41 ft
029	Standard	6	30 ft
030	Standard	6	40 ft
031	Standard	6	20 ft
032	Standard	6	45 ft
033	Standard	6	45 ft
035	Standard	6	35 ft
036	Standard	6	25 ft
037	Standard	6	35 ft
038	Standard	6	25 ft
040	Standard	6	40 ft
044	Standard	6	58 ft
045	Standard	6	40 ft
046	Standard	6	40 ft
047	Standard	6	25 ft
048	Standard	6	44 ft
049	Standard	6	35 ft
050	Standard	6	25 ft
051	Standard	6	43 ft

About Old Shady Rest Campground

Overview

Old Shady Rest Campground is a large facility convenient to numerous outdoor activities and attractions in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, and within walking distance of the full-service community of Mammoth Lakes. The campground is popular for hiking, mountain biking, sightseeing and hitting the town for shopping and dining. The facility best accommodates tents and small to medium-sized RVs.

Recreation

The Mammoth Lakes area has much to keep campers busy. The majestic scenery and challenging trails are an obvious draw for hikers, mountain bikers and off-road vehicle enthusiasts. Skiing is a major winter pastime in this area.

The eastern Sierras are known for their exceptional trout fishing, and several creeks and lakes are within a short drive from the campground.

Families enjoy learning more at the visitor center down the street, or taking a paved walking and biking trail to two nearby campgrounds, a town park with a playing field and skate park, or Mammoth Lakes.

Facilities

The campground is organized into one large loop, adjacent to New Shady Rest and Pine Glen Campgrounds and a short walk to Mammoth Lakes. Several amenities are provided, including restrooms with flush toilets, campfire rings and picnic tables, and many more are within a few miles. Showers are not located in the campground but are nearby.

Bear-proof lockers are available for food storage, and firewood can be purchased on-site.

Natural Features

The campsites are located under the shady canopy of a mature Jeffery pine forest at an elevation of 7,800 feet.

Many species of wildlife call the mountains home, such as black bear, mountain lions, mule deer, pine marten, pika and numerous fish and birds.

Nearby Attractions

For campers interested in local events, the Mammoth Jazz Jubilee is hosted in Mammoth in mid-July. Several other events and amenities are available in town.

Many great day trips for sightseers are available in the area, such as Yosemite National Park, Mono Basin and Devils Postpile National Monument.

Charges & Cancellations

Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

Rules and notices at Old Shady Rest Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Old Shady Rest Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Reserved Sites will be held until checkout time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of the second day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. Please call the office at 760-934-5795 if you need to inform the campground of an arrival time greater than 24 hours after your arrival date, or if you will not use your reservation whatsoever.

$10 charge for use of the dump station

This is a high elevation facility; please use caution when traveling from lower elevations

Be bear aware; keep all food out of site in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating; always keep a clean camp and do not feed any wild animals

Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.

Only 2 pets per site allowed.

Please Note: One RV with tow per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. In accordance with standard industry practices, Inyo Recreation will assess an additional $10.00 extra vehicle fee per day for the second vehicle in each single family campsite, and on the third and fourth vehicle in any double family campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the first vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the first two are considered one vehicle, and the third and fourth motorcycle are also considered one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles. Extra vehicles must fit on the parking spur.

Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.

Click here for more information about Inyo National Forest

PASS DISCOUNTS: You must provide your pass and photo identification upon check in. If you received a pass discount for which you were not eligible, you must pay the difference in price upon arrival.

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Old Shady Rest Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Old Shady Rest Campground?

Old Shady Rest Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 45 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Old Shady Rest Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Old Shady Rest Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Old Shady Rest Campground have?

Old Shady Rest Campground has 45 campsites.