Are you the owner for this park? Make it a featured listing and be seen in the top search results!
Inyo/New Shady Rest
Overview
Overview
Inyo/New Shady Rest Campground offers a classic mountain escape situated within the scenic Inyo National Forest. This site provides a quintessential high-altitude camping experience where the scent of Jeffrey pines fills the air. It is a well-maintained, rustic facility that serves as an excellent home base for those looking to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Eastern Sierra while maintaining easy access to the modern conveniences of town.
Location & Surroundings
Located right in the heart of Mammoth Lakes, California, this campground is uniquely positioned to offer both wilderness access and urban proximity. You are situated at a high elevation, which keeps the climate refreshing even during warm summer months. The surrounding landscape features towering pine trees and proximity to local transit stops, making it a convenient location for travelers who want to explore the mountains without driving their primary vehicle constantly.
Amenities & Park Features
While this is a forest service campground, it is designed to accommodate various camping setups. Guests will find paved spurs suitable for RVs and trailers, along with essential fire rings and picnic tables for outdoor dining. Because this is a rustic environment, the park focuses on the essentials, providing vault toilets and potable water spigots throughout the loop. Please note that there are no electrical, water, or sewer hookups available at individual sites.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
The campground serves as a gateway to some of the most stunning outdoor recreation in the state. From the park, you can easily access miles of mountain biking trails that wind through the forest. Visitors also frequent the nearby lakes, such as Lake Mary or Lake Mamie, for fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. During the summer, the Mammoth Mountain bike park is a major draw, offering exhilarating downhill trails for adventure seekers of all skill levels.
Who This Park Is Best For
Inyo/New Shady Rest is ideal for nature lovers and adventurers who prioritize a central location over full-service luxury. If you are a traveler who enjoys dry camping in a wooded setting and wants to be within walking distance or a short bike ride to local shops and restaurants, this is an excellent choice. It is perfectly suited for those seeking a quiet, authentic mountain retreat away from commercial RV resorts.
Features & Amenities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
Reviews
Kenneth Thompson
Love this place. This is my fourth time here. You don't have to deal with the mosquitoes at the campgrounds at the lakes. And so convient to other services. Great place to stroll after a nightly meal.
Priscilla Keith
Wonderful place, but I had a spot right across from a big group of really rude, obnoxious people who allowed their kids to invade all sites. Really people? Please use good camp etiquette. Thank you.
Bud v
This is an RV park. They actually had the week. End the week that I was there. Handicap waters gig Ed kayakid it was great. They take your kids out for a $150 a piece well worth the money. When I was there, the person was paraplegic.
Brian Karnofsky
Although not the Shady Rest from the old Beverly Hillbillies tv show, it’s a nice camp for tents or RVs. Full RV hookups. Highlight is the adjoining hiking trail. There is also a boat ramp Campsites are semi-private. There was no host or ranger. Book on Recreation.gov.
Jeff Meyer
A fine campground with a convenient location. We liked the size and spacing of the sites, the ample shade from pine trees and the friendly camp host selling firewood. There’s a great network of pedestrian/bike paths here and throughout Mammoth. There were a lot of RV’s here, probably 70% of sites, we were in our van. Unfortunately our neighbors ran their generator most of the evening until 10 quiet hours. There’s also a bit of road noise from Hwy 203. But all in all it’s a nice spot in the woods to camp within a few miles of all sorts of beautiful alpine lakes.