New Shady Rest Campground
Inyo National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Mammoth Lakes, CA, CA
Price: From $32 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (407 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
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, Flush Toilets, Showers, Bear Boxes, Camp Host, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/new-shady-rest-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Large facility with 90 sites offering ample shade from pine trees and convenient location near Mammoth Lakes town. Popular for hiking, mountain biking, and numerous outdoor activities in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Mule Deer, North American Porcupine, Gray Fox, Mountain Chickadee, Steller's Jay, Hairy Woodpecker, Common Raven
Insider tips for New Shady Rest Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Camp host on-site sells firewood for convenience Bear boxes available — required for food storage due to black bear presence
Skip New Shady Rest Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit New Shady Rest Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally from May through October.
Nearby campgrounds: Old Shady Rest Campground (MAMMOTH LAKES, CA), Sherwin Creek (MAMMOTH LAKES, CA), Twin Lakes Campground (Mammoth Lakes, CA), Lake Mary Campground (Palo Alto, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at New Shady Rest Campground
Cell signal at New Shady Rest Campground (Mammoth Lakes, CA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Camp host on-site sells firewood for convenience
Bear boxes available
required for food storage due to black bear presence
Campground operates seasonally from May through October
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Inyo National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Inyo National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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