We are visiting the local area up to Lee Vining so the location is very convenient. The sites are well laid out. All have fire pits and beat boxes (bears are active locally) Some of the sites are a bit tricky to get into and some on a slope. Bathrooms are clean (no showers) and the hosts fantastic. Conveniently located near town but in the woods.
New Shady is a good campground located within the city limits of Mammoth Lakes. It's right off the main road into Mammoth and a few blocks from restaurants and grocery stores. It's perfect if you want a place to crash at while enjoying the city. If you are looking for a remote and more camping experince, this might not be the place for you.
The spaces are right on top of each other. There are no shower facilities at the campground but plenty of restrooms. The closest showers are located at Twin Lakes Campground but there's an $8 and wait to use them; go early.
Caution: Some of the sites are not level (on an incline) so check before you book.
Book early because this place gets full.
The host are super friendly; say hi
Cell Service: Verizon = Good
Sprint = Ok
We are currently spending a few nights at New Shady Rest Campground, and have really enjoyed the spacious sites among the pines. We had spent a few nights at the Mammoth RV Park, but we weren't happy with confined and noisy space. After riding our bikes through New Shady and talking to the friendly camp host, we decided to abandon the RV park and move. So glad we did.
Most of the sites are widely spaced out, so you're not too close to your neighbors. But, if you're in an RV or towing a trailer, pay close attention to the max length or your site. Some of the smaller sites are only suitable for tent camping.
We liked this place so much, we're coming back in August!
We loved these sites because they're RIGHT by town, but you're off in nature as well. The staff can't be beat (saved our booties a couple times), amenities are clean, and cozy sites. Would camp here regularly if I lived closer.
plenty of options, camped in May. Glad it was open. Great location, biked around town. Just had bathrooms, no showers. bear lockers. plenty of space in between other camp sites
not too much different about new/old I prefer where the new one sits in comparison to noise from road travel. the majority of people staying here do so for the access to McDonald's nearby. if you want to avoid crowds, camper vans, hop on old shady rest road and drive 2 miles out of town. from there on you have free camping for up to 2 weeks.
