Lake Mary Campground

Inyo National Forest — lakeside, fishing

Location: Palo Alto, CA, CA

Price: From $34 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (199 reviews)

Season: May through October

Lake Mary is the star of the Mammoth Lakes region. Of the 11 lakes in the area, Mary is the largest and most developed. Lake Mary Campground is a large facility with plenty of amenities in and around it.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/lake-mary-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Lake Mary is the largest and most developed lake in the Mammoth Lakes region with excellent trout fishing (rainbow, brook, and brown trout). Campers praise spacious, shaded sites with clean facilities and attentive camp hosts.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, North American Porcupine, Mule Deer, Mountain Garter Snake, and various birds including Steller's Jay and Common Raven

Insider tips for Lake Mary Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Site 043 noted as nicely leveled and close to water/restroom facilities Bathrooms have flushing toilets but no shower facilities; nearest showers at Twin Lakes

Skip Lake Mary Campground if: Seeking privacy or seclusion between sites. Needing RV hookups (none available; only suitable for self-contained RVs). Wanting shower facilities at the campground.

Best time to visit Lake Mary Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Twin Lakes Campground (Mammoth Lakes, CA), Coldwater Campground - Inyo Nf (Ca) (Mammoth Lakes, CA), New Shady Rest Campground (Mammoth Lakes, CA), Sherwin Creek (MAMMOTH LAKES, CA).