What are the hours and season for New Shady Rest Campground?

New Shady Rest Campground is open May through October. Check-in: 2:00 PM. Check-out: 12:00 PM.

How do I book a campsite at New Shady Rest Campground?

New Shady Rest Campground is a federal campground — book at Recreation.gov (search "New Shady Rest Campground"). Sites are released 6 months in advance and sell out quickly. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/new-shady-rest-campground to be notified the moment a site opens up.

New Shady Rest Campground

Inyo National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Mammoth Lakes, CA4.3 (407)

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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.The campsites are located under a shady canopy of a mature Jeffery pine forest at an elevation of 7,800 feet.

Things to do nearby

Inyo National ForestMammoth LakeYosemite National Park

Best For

AnglersHikersBoatersWildlife watchersFamilies

Site Types

TentRV

Amenities

Fire Rings

Picnic Tables

Flush Toilets

Showers

Bear Boxes

Camp Host

Fishing

Firewood for Sale

Check-in

2:00 PM

Check-out

12:00 PM

Season

May through October

Max/site

6 people

Known Issues

Federal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.

Cancellation Policy

Recreation.gov: full refund if cancelled 7+ days before arrival. $10 cancellation fee applies.

Frequently asked questions

How much does New Shady Rest Campground cost per night?+

New Shady Rest Campground costs $32 per night depending on site type and season. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.

What season is New Shady Rest Campground open?+

New Shady Rest Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Does New Shady Rest Campground have hookups?+

No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.

What is the maximum RV length at New Shady Rest Campground?+

New Shady Rest Campground can accommodate RVs up to 38 feet long.

How do I make reservations at New Shady Rest Campground?+

New Shady Rest Campground is a federal campground — reservations open 6 months in advance at Recreation.gov. Sites sell out quickly. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.

How far is New Shady Rest Campground from the nearest town?+

New Shady Rest Campground is located in Mammoth Lakes, CA. Check the map above for distance to nearby services.

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