Pine Glen
Inyo National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Palo Alto, CA, CA
Price: From $32 per night
Price range: $32–$150 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (58 reviews)
Season: May through October
Nine group sites are set up around one large loop at the end of New Shady Rest Campground. The facility provides flush toilets, picnic tables, campfire rings and trash bins. Firewood can be purchased on-site.
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, Dump Station, Camp Host, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/pine-glen to be notified when sites open up.
Pine Glen offers spacious, private sites close to Mammoth Lakes with convenient access to hiking, fishing, and mountain biking in the eastern Sierras. Campers praise the friendly camp hosts and the balance of outdoor recreation with proximity to town amenities.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Mule Deer, North American Porcupine, and Gray Fox inhabit the area. Mountain Chickadee, Steller's Jay, Hairy Woodpecker, and Common Raven are also present.
Insider tips for Pine Glen: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 17 sites. Firewood is available for sale on-site. Sites are large (approximately 50+ feet) and offer good privacy. A paved walking and bicycling trail connects to adjacent campgrounds.
Skip Pine Glen if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You require shower facilities — showers are available but some campers report inconsistent access.. You need year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only..
Best time to visit Pine Glen: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
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 Pine Glen
Cell signal at Pine Glen (Palo Alto, CA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- 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.
Nine group sites are set up around one large loop at the end of New Shady Rest Campground. The facility provides flush toilets, picnic tables, campfire rings and trash bins. Firewood can be purchased on-site.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 17 sites.
Firewood is available for sale on-site.
Sites are large (approximately 50+ feet) and offer good privacy.
A paved walking and bicycling trail connects to adjacent campgrounds.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Pine Glen 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. Proceed to the rear of New Shady Rest Campground near site #127 to the entrance of Pine Glen Campground.
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- 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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