Fishing, paddling, and shoreline hiking draw campers to Lake George Campground, a US Forest Service site set within Inyo National Forest at 9,250 feet in the Mammoth Lakes basin. The lake gives direct access to shore fishing, with a deep shelf on the far side that produces well, and a boat launch on site charges $8 to put in. A waterfall at the far end of the lake feeds down from Crystal Lake above, and the trail up involves a steep incline with patches of snow lingering into summer. Wildlife is active throughout the campground, including bears that have been spotted moving through in daylight hours.
Site selection matters here. Spots on the mountain or tree side of the campground stay sheltered from wind, while lake-facing sites get cold breezes even in summer. The campground is smaller and less congested than nearby Lake Mary Campground or Pine City Campground, though day-use fishing traffic picks up on the water. Flush toilets are available and reviewers consistently note they are kept clean. No showers on site.
RVs up to 30 feet are accommodated, but Soggy Bottoms Camper G. notes the campground is "not for big rigs or class A RVs." Bear boxes are provided and necessary. Quiet hours run 10pm to 6am, with generators permitted outside those hours. The elevation catches some visitors off guard, so allow time to acclimate before planning strenuous activity on arrival day.
Description
NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS. Lake George is located in the Inyo National Forest in California's Eastern Sierras. It is one of 11 lakes in the Mammoth Lakes region, offering recreational activities like fishing, viewing waterfalls, hiking and backpacking. Recreation Lake George is a great base camp for hiking trails in the Mammoth Lakes Basin. Many hikers enjoy the path to the Upper Lakes Basin, where Crystal, Barrett and TJ Lakes are found. The trails begin in the Lake George parking area. The trail to Crystal Lake is just 2.5 miles round trip. Lake George is a popular fishing, canoeing and kayaking destination. Anglers will find mostly rainbow trout in the cold waters of the lake. Facilities The campground offers 15 sites for tent and RV camping. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Flush toilets, vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Natural Features The campground lies among lodgepole pine trees at an elevation of 8,900 feet. Some campsites have views of the breathtaking scenery surrounding the campground, including Lake George and some of the 9,000 and 10,000-foot peaks in the John Muir Wilderness. Many species of wildlife call the mountains home, including black bear, mountain lions, mule deer, pine marten, pika and numerous fish and birds. Nearby Attractions Mammoth Lakes Basin contains several popular lakes with fishing and boating opportunities. Visitors can also access the magnificent John Muir Wilderness nearby, which stretches for 100 miles along the crest of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Lofty, snow-capped peaks, deep canyons and vast expanses of glacially-carved terrain offer extensive hiking and horseback riding trails. ADA Access: N
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLake George Campground is located in California near Mammoth Lakes
Directions
In Mammoth Lakes, CA, at intersection of Main St (State Rt. 203), Minaret Rd, and Lake Mary Rd, take Lake Mary Rd 0.3 miles to "T" intersection. Turn right and go 0.5 miles to campground - passing through day-use area.
Coordinates
37.60200011 N
119.009 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/20/26
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 7/20/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 7/20/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 4 hrs 10 min from Merced, CA
- 5 hrs from Fresno, CA
- 5 hrs 25 min from Visalia, CA
- 5 hrs 32 min from Hanford, CA
