Established Camping
New Shady Rest Campground
New Shady Rest Campground, near Mammoth Lakes, California, is a fantastic choice for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors without straying too far from town. With spacious sites nestled among the pines, you can kick back and relax by the fire pit while soaking in the natural beauty around you.
This campground is known for its clean facilities and friendly hosts who are always ready to lend a hand. Visitors have mentioned that the sites are well laid out, although some can be a bit tricky to access, so it's wise to check the specifics before you settle in. As one camper noted, “The sites are well laid out. All have fire pits and bear boxes.”
If you're itching to explore, you're just a stone's throw from the amenities of Mammoth Lakes, including restaurants and grocery stores. While there are no showers on-site, the nearby Twin Lakes Campground offers that option for a small fee. Just be prepared for a bit of a wait if you go that route.
Whether you're camping in a tent or an RV, New Shady Rest provides a great balance of convenience and wilderness. With plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the outdoors, it’s a spot that many campers find themselves returning to year after year.
Description
National Forest
Inyo National Forest
Overview
New Shady Rest Campground is a large facility convenient to numerous outdoor activities and attractions in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains. The campground is popular for hiking, mountain biking, sightseeing and hitting the adjacent town of Mammoth Lakes for shopping and dining. The facility accommodates both tents and RVs.
Recreation
The Mammoth Lakes area has much to keep campers busy. The majestic scenery and challenging trails are an obvious draw for hikers and mountain bikers. Skiing is a major winter pastime in the 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 across 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.
Natural Features
The campsites are located under a 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 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.
Location
New Shady Rest Campground is located in California
Directions
New Shady Rest is near Mammoth Lakes, California, 300 miles north of Los Angeles and 165 miles south of Reno, Nevada. Take U.S. Highway 395 to State Route 203. Proceed west on 203 for 2.8 miles to Old Sawmill Road. Take a right, go 0.1 mile, and turn right into the campground.
Coordinates
37.647339 N
118.962521 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonGood
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Big Rig Friendly
