Browns Owens River Campground

Brown’s Owens River Campground is a great spot if you’re looking to spend a few days in the Eastern Sierra.

It’s hard to beat for fishing, birdwatching, or just relaxing and enjoying the scenery. The staff is friendly, the facilities are clean, and the river access is excellent.

The only downsides are that it can get pretty windy, and there’s very little shade, so it gets hot during the summer. Bring sunscreen and maybe a pop-up canopy if you have one.

Overall, it’s an easy place to recommend and one I’d happily stay at again.

We stayed 2 nights, went fishing and had a blast. No electricity or water. Showers are old-you have to buy shower coins for 6 min of hot water. But the river, fishing and view is gorgeous. Most campers have a generator for power but it has to be turned off at 10pm.

I recently had the pleasure of staying at Kellie’s, Brown's Owen River Campground, and it was an absolutely fantastic experience! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warm hospitality and a beautifully maintained campsite. The facilities were spotless, and the scenic views were breathtaking.

Kellie has created a perfect blend of comfort and nature, with plenty of activities for all ages. Whether you're into fishing, hiking, or simply relaxing by the river, there's something for everyone. The attention to detail and the friendly atmosphere made our stay truly memorable.

I highly recommend Brown’s Owen River Campground to anyone looking for a peaceful and enjoyable getaway. We can't wait to return! Five stars all the way!

Staff was very friendly. Bathrooms and showers were clean. Located right next to the Brown’s Owens River, with multiple gates to walk to the river and fish. Good for stargazing.

Conveniently located next to hot springs, Hot Creek Geological Site, lakes, and ~15 minutes from downtown Mammoth.

If you enjoy beautiful views, a campsite near the Owens river and fishing then this will be a paradise for you. The campground is located right along the Owens river with beautiful views of the eastern sierras. The campground staff is always extremely helpful and friendly.  You can also bring your ATV/off-road vehicles to ride on the local trails.

We so enjoyed our time here. Fishing stream right in back of the RV. Incredible views.

The weather was warm and pleasant, even for July. Staff was helpful and friendly. This place is a hidden gem. The only problem was we didn't stay longer. We will be back.

This is a great spot for fishing, might be easier to book than many of the Forest Service Campgrounds because it’s privately owned and run. Absolutely no shade. We tented but with family who had an RV but we didn’t really stay in the area during the day, which is why this campground gets the stars for location. Super close to Mammoth or Crowley, Not far up 395 to other points of interest, or back to Bishop. But many come here for the fishing. We had a problem with free ranging cattle. First night they were on the opposite bank, lots of mooing in the early AM. But the next night, a calf got separated from the herd across the river and they were noisy and agitated and in our campsite so that was an early AM annoyance. Staff at the store super nice, but your ice, cold drinks, fishing tackle or ice cream bars there.

As I walked in to the head office, that situated in the entry of the camping grounds. I Lady greeted me with the biggest smile. I paid $36 for the cover. I got to choose wherever I wanted to camp. I chose to camp next to the water. I wasn’t satisfied at first with the first lot that I chose so I decided to go back and ask if I could change. She gladly excepted. I set up camp, right next to the water, lit up a fire around 6 PM. Great evening. Throughout the day temperatures vary between 80 and 96°. But quickly went back down around 4 PM writing this right now at 11 PM and it is about 65°.

This camp ground is a great place to stay on your way to or from an adventure in the eastern Sierra. It’s easy to get to, has a small store, bathrooms/showers, and storage for your recreational vehicle if you want to leave it in a beautiful place during the off season :)