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Sherwin Creek Campground
Overview
Sherwin Creek Campground is a popular US Forest Service destination located within the scenic Inyo National Forest. Offering a tranquil retreat, it provides an authentic alpine experience for those looking to disconnect from city life. Surrounded by towering Jeffrey pines and bordered by a bubbling creek, this campground maintains a rustic atmosphere that appeals to nature enthusiasts. It serves as a quintessential mountain getaway where the primary focus is on the surrounding beauty of the Eastern Sierra wilderness.
Location & Surroundings
Situated just south of the town of Mammoth Lakes, California, the campground is tucked away in a quiet valley along Sherwin Creek Road. Its proximity to the town allows for easy access to supplies, yet the site feels worlds away from the bustle of the ski resort village. The area is defined by its mountainous topography and high-altitude forest setting, offering guests direct access to the rugged, awe-inspiring landscapes that make the Mammoth Lakes region a premier outdoor destination.
Amenities & Park Features
As a forest service campground, the facilities are designed to be functional and integrated into the natural environment. While it lacks full utility hookups, it provides essential comforts such as vault toilets, potable water, and fire rings at every site. The campground is well-suited for tents and small to medium-sized RVs. Its spacious sites allow for a sense of privacy, while the mature trees provide ample shade, keeping the area comfortable even during the warmer summer months.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Outdoor recreation is the primary draw for visitors staying at Sherwin Creek. The area is a hub for world-class hiking, mountain biking, and fishing. The creek itself provides a peaceful backdrop for relaxing, while nearby trails offer access to the expansive John Muir Wilderness. Visitors are also just a short drive from the stunning Mammoth Lakes Basin, where turquoise waters and dramatic peaks provide endless opportunities for photography, boating, and exploring the high-altitude volcanic landscape.
Who This Park Is Best For
This campground is ideal for self-contained RVers and campers who prioritize proximity to nature over luxury resort amenities. It is a perfect match for those who enjoy primitive-style camping and want a peaceful home base while they spend their days hiking or cycling. Travelers who prefer quiet, off-the-grid experiences rather than paved pull-throughs with full hookups will find this location to be a rewarding and authentic mountain escape.
User Reviews
Jose Mendoza Soto
Beautiful spot for camping. Very quiet, it has a small creek that runs down the side of the camp. Our camp hosts were amazing and very helpful.
Veronica Palma
I recently traveled to Mammoth again last minute so decided to do something different and camp there this time. It was a great stay! Affordable. Easy to navigate with the help of the friendly host and luckily encountered no bears. The camp sites are super clean and well maintained. Even the fire pits are really clean! Instructions are easy to follow and just mind the speed limit of 5mph. We were engulfed in dust clouds at times because a few people wouldn't listen. There's a creek that runs through it so if you find it pull up a chair and enjoy.
Jesse Chappell
We stayed at site 20: Excellent campground! We loved it here. nice and quiet, large spacious sites. We saw NO bears on our visit. Clean facilities and courteous camp hosts. This is a great location with easy access to all the Mammoth Lakes has to offer.
C Taylor
#51 Nice size campsite for a small RV, but the whole campground is dusty. Camp hosts, Tony & Debbie, were great and warned me of BEAR activities during check-in. My friend came over to my site for a few minutes when got to her site #49 with her Teardrop trailer. When she went back to her site, she saw a small bear pulling off the window of her trailer. She yelled and the bear ran off, but later broke into a bigger trailer. A big "Thank You" to camphost Tony for putting the window back on the trailer for my friend and to camphost Debbie for telling me to keep my RV windows closed and what to do if a bear gets into my RV.
Victoria J
Bathrooms are kept clean but tons of flies. Bring your own shower. Gets quite after about 11. Pretty sure the hosts don't get on to anyone for being loud. Someone also set off fireworks 2 nights in a row. Only once of twice though. Nights were cool in the summer but hot during the day. Lots of ants and sap from the trees. Fire pits for cooking or a grill for coal. You can hear the highways a little but if you're closer to the water it's not so bad. Several sites were booked but no one ever camped at them! There should probably be a 24 hour cancellation policy or forfeit of space. We didn't stay as long because they were "booked up" according to the site but there were many spaces unoccupied. Beautiful place close to so many good hiking spots.