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Pine City Campground

Pine City Campground is located near Mammoth Lakes in the Inyo National Forest. The area features forested terrain with pine trees and is surrounded by mountainous landscapes. Temperatures range from 30°F to 80°F depending on the season, and nearby attractions include Mammoth Mountain and Devil's Postpile National Monument.

Description

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Inyo National Forest

****This location is not reservable on Recreation.gov **** Pine City Campground is located in the Inyo National Forest in California's Eastern Sierras, near the town of Mammoth Lakes. The campground stretches along a road that parallels Lake Mary, which sits just across the road. Visitors enjoy easy access to fishing opportunities and many hiking trails. Recreation Lake Mary covers 106 acres and makes a great base camp for a variety of recreational activities. Boating, canoeing, kayaking and rainbow trout fishing are popular activities on the lake. Lake George is adjacent and offers access to many hiking trails into 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. Facilities The campground offers sites for tent and RV camping. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, food storage locker and campfire ring with grill. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Natural Features The campground lies among lodgepole pine trees at an elevation of 8,900 feet. Each campsite has a view of the vertical, 9,000 to 10,000-foot peaks of the John Muir Wilderness, as well as Lake Mary. 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

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Location

Pine City Campground is located in California

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Directions

Pine City Campground is 320 miles north of Los Angeles and 180 miles south of Reno. Follow U.S. Highway 395 to the junction of State Highway 203. Turn west on Highway 203 and drive 7 miles through the town of Mammoth Lakes to the junction of Minaret Road/Highway 203 and Lake Mary Road. Turn left onto Around Lake Mary Road and go less than half a mile to the campground.

Coordinates

37.60400025 N
119.00000075 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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3 Reviews

Reviewed Aug. 10, 2022

Pine city campground

Beautiful lake, very relaxing it only has 10 sites and close to everything. The host Bob is wonderful person.

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Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Pine City Campground by Elizabeth O., August 10, 2022
  • Review photo of Pine City Campground by Elizabeth O., August 10, 2022
  • Review photo of Pine City Campground by Elizabeth O., August 10, 2022
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Reviewed Jun. 18, 2022

Get away from the heat

Beautiful scene of snow capped mountain with lake. Crowded, we got the last spot at 6pm. Campsites are very close to each other. No water or power. Woke up to 30° windy weather. Very close to marina and another primitive campground almost walking distance.

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Pine City Campground by adelia , June 18, 2022
  • Review photo of Pine City Campground by adelia , June 18, 2022
  • Review photo of Pine City Campground by adelia , June 18, 2022
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Reviewed Jul. 23, 2018

High traffic Busy campground

Pine City sits right on the lake Mary loop Road. The campground and lake are separated by a high traffic road. The campground was very hot in the middle of the day. Seems the place to spend the day is down by the lake in the shade. With the constant traffic from the road this campsite was very noisy and just a constant flow of traffic. If your looking for a more quiet campground i would look up the road at coldwater campground or Lake George. Unless you're in an RV and just there to enjoy the lake access I would suggest another site. There are several in the lake basin that aren't as busy.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Pine City Campground by Erin M., July 23, 2018
  • Review photo of Pine City Campground by Erin M., July 23, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Pine City Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Pine City Campground has sewer hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Pine City Campground?

    Pine City Campground allows vehicles up to 38 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Pine City Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Pine City Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Pine City Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Pine City Campground does not have wifi.