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Spent 3 nights here last week with family and friends and a good time was had by all. Campsite 78 had enough flat land the tent and 4Runner but not much more than that. We spent the days at site 76 which provided more room for the kids to run around. It was a bummer that fires weren't allowed but that had nothing to do with the location. Showers were $8 per person regardless of age with no time limit. Not sure it was worth it when you have to bath a couple of toddlers. Didn't appreciate neighbors walking through our site to go to the bathroom but that was just poor etiquette on their part. Everybody who worked at the campground was super friendly. Even the ones that had the day off. Ronnie was a star with her little golf cart. Bathrooms were clean and well maintained. We took a stroll around the campground and rode the trolley (which comes around every hour or so) into town and to Horseshoe lake.
Location and views are utterly spectacular. It was so incredible being so close to lakes, mountains, and just amazing views. However, the campground itself isn't all that glamorous. Our spot we had was basically overlapping with other nearby campsites so we had to get cozy. Parking was basically shared as well. It wasn't necessarily a bad thing because we just got to know our neighbors some more but usually when I think of camping, I'm not used to high density sites. Bathrooms were decent though!
Amazing campground... great views, clean and spacious campsites, bathrooms are well maintained, and camp hosts Mary and Jim were extremely, welcoming, friendly and helpful...definitely would return!
We got a first come first serve campsite number 62. Great campsite with amazing view of the lake and rocky hills. Camp hosts are present and friendly. It is surprisingly quite when we visited. The campsite also clean. Flush toilet and drinking water are available. There are a small shop nearby the entrance where it has kayak/boat for rent, shower, laundry, groceries and more. They also sell firewood. Shower is $8 per person. Pretty pricey but it's worth it. It is clean, and the water pressure is good
Just left our campsite #62 after camping for 4 days. There was a mix up on my boyfriend's end with the campsite originally supposed to be #65. Anyway we were all set up and the hosts who checked us in had no problem leaving us there seeing as there were no reservations on site #62 until today. We were unaware of the 2 dog limit, had we known we would've never booked, the camp hosts that checked us in said nothing and were super nice. We had crates for our dogs and they were never left unattended. While there we witnessed quite a few dogs off leash walking the pavement and it didn't bother us. Today as we were gathering all of our belongings our 10 year old friendly mastiff mix was off leash because he had become entangled. Anyway the new hosts a younger man was a complete u know what. Very confrontational, telling us we owed one night for our spot, saying that the hosts before should've never allowed us to stay in that spot, was scolding me for our dog capacity, I was thinking ok junior Cub Scout reject we were unaware we weren't hiding our dogs, we literally did not know, and he was yelling at me to put my dog on a lead which I did. Whoever you are you are you need some customer service training, walking around wearing hiking boots cargo pants and a hat aren't going to cut it skippy Maybe you should learn a thing or 2 about how to speak to the public from the other hosts. We would've gladly paid for 2 more camping spots had we known of the 2 dog limit. We did witness others with 3 dogs we had 5. Other than that, the site was beautiful, all of the other employees we encountered including the little store we super friendly and welcoming. Go
I loved camping here on Labor Day weekend. The camp hosts were very nice and truly made us feel welcome. They frequently circled the campgrounds on their golf carts to help you check in, say hello and keep the grounds clean. They also mentioned frequent bear sightings and reviewed tips and rules. The food lockers had plenty of room to store everything. There are cute woodland creatures around like small rabbits and chipmunks. The bathrooms were flushable, clean and fully stocked with toilet paper. It was also great that the running water from the spickets was drinkable. Since the weather was colder than usual for this time of the year, it was convenient to have a fully stocked store on site. We ended up buying more firewood and stakes to secure our tents since it was windy at night. Because it was so cold, the bugs stayed away, andI didn't need to use any bug spray. There are lots of recreational activities in the area. There's hiking and biking trails. We rented boats at the store for $15 an hour, which was nice to take great pictures on the lake. If you want to go Rainbow Falls, you either drive or take the trolley to the Main Lodge, where you purchase tickets and take the shuttle. I loved the views during the day and seeing all the stars at night. I would definitely camp here again. My family made reservations online, but there are also walk-in spots available.
Our host Roni was first off amazing! We camped for a week, and had beautiful spot 4. Great location and beautiful views. The camp store is great, with good showers, for 7$. Our camp Nieghbor's were excellent people. The activity's and trolly up to horseshoe lake were highlights!
Beautiful setting. Tiny tent site#68 once car parked. Sites crammed together. Bear vault fire ring, decayed and splintered wood picnic bench. Dirty bathroom. Showers available at campground store. Saw a bald eagle and no bears.
Campsite 77 was a fantastic choice... We felt tucked away but also right in the middle of the action. I appreciated being so close to the restrooms. The camp hosts were straightforward folks and cleaned and prepared the campsites efficiently. The one negative thing I'd say about our experience is some of the RVs can run their loud generators well into the night. Other than that, I'll be back for another camping adventure next year!
We were 6 of us here in two tents. The place was set up well with sites having easy access to well maintained restrooms. There was a hailstorm and it was freezing cold, the $7 Firewood at the Camp Hosts was really useful to us at night and in the morning. The place itself is really pretty. You can hear the sound of the falls when its quiet. There is a feel of being in wilderness but its also just a convenient 5 minute drive to the Vons in Mammoth Lakes.
26 days ago
September 6-10, 2026 - Mammoth Lakes, CA What would you like to do? Fish, hike, cycle, kayak, paddle board? You can do all that right from this campground. Book early, and choose your site carefully. A few sites are private with lots of room, most are in a more open camping area with sites fairly close together. And with generator hours 6AM - 10PM, it can be a bit noisy if you have a neighbor who came to watch TV in their RV and run the generator all day. We were lucky. We reserved a great site near the lake. The camp hosts Ralph and Virginia are great, very present and helpful. There's plenty to do right from the campground. You can access a waterfall hike, the 5-mile paved Lakes Basin Path for walking or cycling, and the lake for fishing, kayaking, and paddle boarding. There are also plenty of other lakes nearby if you want to explore a little farther. The general store (currently for sale) is an easy walk from the campground, as is Tamarack Lodge & Resort, where you can grab food and drinks if you're willing to pay resort prices. The general store has a good selection of supplies and also offers a dump station for a $20 fee. You can also catch the FREE trolley here that will take you into town. One downside: the showers weren't working during our stay because of low water pressure. Overall, a great location if you want to spend your time outside actually enjoying the outdoors rather than driving somewhere to find it. read more
2 months ago
First time camping in a larger area with multiple camp sites next to each other. When you arrive, there's no check in at a gate. You just find your numbered spot and just offload your stuff. There's a camp host that drives around to check you in. They give you guidelines as well. Rules to follow and such. Quiet time is 10pm to 6am. Well...some folks didn't care about quiet time and they were right next to us and were playing monopoly or some board game and were loud till about midnight. Totally was not cool. I felt like the sites were too close to each other. That's my only complaint. The lakes themselves are beautiful so make sure to check those out as there are many in the surrounding area. read more
Spent 3 nights here last week with family and friends and a good time was had by all. Campsite 78 had enough flat land the tent and 4Runner but not much more than that. We spent the days at site 76 which provided more room for the kids to run around. It was a bummer that fires weren't allowed but that had nothing to do with the location. Showers were $8 per person regardless of age with no time limit. Not sure it was worth it when you have to bath a couple of toddlers. Didn't appreciate neighbors walking through our site to go to the bathroom but that was just poor etiquette on their part. Everybody who worked at the campground was super friendly. Even the ones that had the day off. Ronnie was a star with her little golf cart. Bathrooms were clean and well maintained. We took a stroll around the campground and rode the trolley (which comes around every hour or so) into town and to Horseshoe lake. read more
Location and views are utterly spectacular. It was so incredible being so close to lakes, mountains, and just amazing views. However, the campground itself isn't all that glamorous. Our spot we had was basically overlapping with other nearby campsites so we had to get cozy. Parking was basically shared as well. It wasn't necessarily a bad thing because we just got to know our neighbors some more but usually when I think of camping, I'm not used to high density sites. Bathrooms were decent though! read more
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Amazing campground... great views, clean and spacious campsites, bathrooms are well maintained, and camp hosts Mary and Jim were extremely, welcoming, friendly and helpful...definitely would return! read more
6 years ago
We got a first come first serve campsite number 62. Great campsite with amazing view of the lake and rocky hills. Camp hosts are present and friendly. It is surprisingly quite when we visited. The campsite also clean. Flush toilet and drinking water are available. There are a small shop nearby the entrance where it has kayak/boat for rent, shower, laundry, groceries and more. They also sell firewood. Shower is $8 per person. Pretty pricey but it's worth it. It is clean, and the water pressure is good read more
4 years ago
Just left our campsite #62 after camping for 4 days. There was a mix up on my boyfriend's end with the campsite originally supposed to be #65. Anyway we were all set up and the hosts who checked us in had no problem leaving us there seeing as there were no reservations on site #62 until today. We were unaware of the 2 dog limit, had we known we would've never booked, the camp hosts that checked us in said nothing and were super nice. We had crates for our dogs and they were never left unattended. While there we witnessed quite a few dogs off leash walking the pavement and it didn't bother us. Today as we were gathering all of our belongings our 10 year old friendly mastiff mix was off leash because he had become entangled. Anyway the new hosts a younger man was a complete u know what. Very confrontational, telling us we owed one night for our spot, saying that the hosts before should've never allowed us to stay in that spot, was scolding me for our dog capacity, I was thinking ok junior Cub Scout reject we were unaware we weren't hiding our dogs, we literally did not know, and he was yelling at me to put my dog on a lead which I did. Whoever you are you are you need some customer service training, walking around wearing hiking boots cargo pants and a hat aren't going to cut it skippy Maybe you should learn a thing or 2 about how to speak to the public from the other hosts. We would've gladly paid for 2 more camping spots had we known of the 2 dog limit. We did witness others with 3 dogs we had 5. Other than that, the site was beautiful, all of the other employees we encountered including the little store we super friendly and welcoming. Go read more
3 years ago
We had a great time camping in this campground. The camp hosts are amazing and so helpful. Due to the recent rains the waterfall was absolutely beautiful. read more
7 years ago
I loved camping here on Labor Day weekend. The camp hosts were very nice and truly made us feel welcome. They frequently circled the campgrounds on their golf carts to help you check in, say hello and keep the grounds clean. They also mentioned frequent bear sightings and reviewed tips and rules. The food lockers had plenty of room to store everything. There are cute woodland creatures around like small rabbits and chipmunks. The bathrooms were flushable, clean and fully stocked with toilet paper. It was also great that the running water from the spickets was drinkable. Since the weather was colder than usual for this time of the year, it was convenient to have a fully stocked store on site. We ended up buying more firewood and stakes to secure our tents since it was windy at night. Because it was so cold, the bugs stayed away, andI didn't need to use any bug spray. There are lots of recreational activities in the area. There's hiking and biking trails. We rented boats at the store for $15 an hour, which was nice to take great pictures on the lake. If you want to go Rainbow Falls, you either drive or take the trolley to the Main Lodge, where you purchase tickets and take the shuttle. I loved the views during the day and seeing all the stars at night. I would definitely camp here again. My family made reservations online, but there are also walk-in spots available. read more
9 years ago
6 years ago
Our host Roni was first off amazing! We camped for a week, and had beautiful spot 4. Great location and beautiful views. The camp store is great, with good showers, for 7$. Our camp Nieghbor's were excellent people. The activity's and trolly up to horseshoe lake were highlights! read more
Beautiful setting. Tiny tent site#68 once car parked. Sites crammed together. Bear vault fire ring, decayed and splintered wood picnic bench. Dirty bathroom. Showers available at campground store. Saw a bald eagle and no bears. read more
Campsite 77 was a fantastic choice... We felt tucked away but also right in the middle of the action. I appreciated being so close to the restrooms. The camp hosts were straightforward folks and cleaned and prepared the campsites efficiently. The one negative thing I'd say about our experience is some of the RVs can run their loud generators well into the night. Other than that, I'll be back for another camping adventure next year! read more
12 years ago
We were 6 of us here in two tents. The place was set up well with sites having easy access to well maintained restrooms. There was a hailstorm and it was freezing cold, the $7 Firewood at the Camp Hosts was really useful to us at night and in the morning. The place itself is really pretty. You can hear the sound of the falls when its quiet. There is a feel of being in wilderness but its also just a convenient 5 minute drive to the Vons in Mammoth Lakes. read more
9 years ago
First time here last week, my husband and I both agreed that this place is absolutely beautiful! I've been to atleast five different campgrounds and this is the best one so far. The restrooms are clean with toilet papers, the water in the lake is clean, like you could literally see the fishes swimming, it is amazing. We will definitely be back. read more
6 years ago
13 years ago
This is a beautiful campground. The individual campsites are clean, and they provide different variety in terms of size and location. Some are small and secluded enough for a couple of people tent camping; some sites are larger for a 28' trailer and a group of six people (like me); and some are clustered together so an even larger group can reserve two or three sites together (for instance site #'s 19, 29 & 32). The campground is divided into three sections: there is a hill section, which is more shaded and appears to me to be more heavily wooded. That section has site #'s 71 - 95. Along the entrance road are site #'s 1-8 which make up the second section.. Personally, I don't like these sites because they are right along a road that can get pretty busy during the day; and behind this row of campsites is a bike/walking path that also can get pretty busy. Frankly, I like my camping experience to be a little more private and secluded. The third and larger section is on the other side of the lake across the bridge. This is a little less wooded, although there are still plenty of trees. I was in site 20, which is fairly large. Now, I said earlier that I like my camping a little more secluded. The entire one side of this campsite is alongside the road (separated by some low bushes). The campground is laid out in a way that there was very little traffic for us, so it really wasn't a problem with a lot of cars passing by. This part is not a complaint, it's just a point of information. The temperature was in the mid-70's, but during mid-day, the sun is so strong because of the high altitude that it felt like the temperature was in the 90's. I would bring an EZ-Up for some extra shade during the mid-day period, but as the sun gets a little more of an angle and the shade covers the campsite a little better, it is very comfortable. Bathrooms were clean, although I did hear about one being messy. That's a reflection of an inconsiderate camper, not a reflection of the campground or the campground hosts. In fact, let me specifically acknowledge the campground hosts for working so hard to keep the campground exceptionally clean. I'm an early riser, and every day I saw the campground hosts up at 6:30 am zipping around all over the campground checking people in, cleaning bathrooms, and ensuring empty campsites were not just clean, but the area around the fire ring raked. I've never seen campground hosts work so hard, for so long in the day and take this much pride in "their" campground. There is a conveniently located camp store with some basic groceries, gifts, firewood (I think $6.00 per bag) and ice. There are also four shower rooms (showers are $5.00 each). Finally, the store has a dump station ($10.00 to use regardless of where you camp). The campground is s 5-minute drive to the Mammoth pack station; a 15-20 minute drive to Horseshoe lake; a 10-15 minute drive to the town of Mammoth. Everything is very convenient to get to. I'm giving this a 4-star review only because I wish there were electricity hookups at each site (or selected sites). It would improve the camping experience for everybody--for those of us with trailers or motor homes, I think most of us would pay $30-$40 per night to be able to hook up to electricity. For tent campers, I think they would appreciate not having to hear generators from the trailers and motor homes. Other than my pet peeve, this is a 5-star campground. Please visit my YouTube channel for some videos of about 10 different campsite to give you a better idea of what the campsites look like: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7FkxQ1zBlY2ovSkVYZ24yQ read more
11 years ago
Stayed two nights (June 5-6) with my boyfriend in Twin Lakes campground at campsite #88 and we loved our view! There are two levels to this campsite and we decided to stay at the top level with the awesome view. It is a little more secluded from everyone so our first night was scary since we thought a bear was next to our tent but it turned out to be just a coyote. Let's just say we ended up moving our tent back down to the bottom level lol. Jim and Sue Wolfe were our hosts and Sue was fantastic! She was very friendly, funny and helpful, we loved her! My boyfriend and I didn't really get to enjoy the camping experience as much as we hoped because it was cold and raining but we plan to visit mammoth again, it's very beautiful! read more
10 years ago
Beautiful campground, stayed at site #6, even though it's on the main road it was nice and quiet and you could see the lake right in front of the site. The only gripe I have is that it was super windy the entire time. And according to locals- it's always windy. Makes for a rough night of sleep, campfire cooking, and even cooking on the griddle. Bathrooms were clean and well maintained- water was freezing. The $5 shower was soooo worth the money! The people we ran the store were nice and helpful with advice on what to do/see. The camp hosts were all pretty unfriendly though. Waved a couple times and was completely ignored. Camp is close to town and lots of awesome hiking. read more
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This campground has showers and a gutting station. It has a very nice view of the waterfall and easy access to biking trails. read more
10 years ago
Spent a week here and loved it. We were in the upper section of the campground and had an incredible time. It was chillier than we expected but the wind and temps kept the bugs at bay. We kayaked in the lakes, took the free local shuttle, road our bikes along the great bike path, fished and enjoyed the beautiful views at almost every turn. We booked this as an alternative to Yosemite National Park (since it is almost impossible to get reservations now) and we fell in love with everything here. The camp store is awesome, the hosts are friendly and informative, and the camp sites are spacious for the most part (there are a few that are pretty small and tight). Make reservations ahead of time and do your homework regarding sites and you won't be disappointed. We were in site 71 and loved it. read more
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Grrrreat campground with plenty of local activities for the whole family. These include non-motorized boat rentals, heavily forested hiking trails, horse pack rides, & not to mention a well maintained +5 mile bike bath that goes all the way from Lake Mary to the middle of town-with great views abounding the whole way! There's even a general store in there for those who still have to have some "creature comforts". Only downside, didn't notice any water spigots typically found @ popular campgrounds. Other than that, we'll definitely b back! read more
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Is there a shower facility, maybe like coin-operated, nearby?
Showers available in the camp store (private business) for a fee. Laundry is in the town of Mammoth Lakes about 5 miles away.
Is there a size capacity for the tent size?
Sites vary in size. some will fit any size tent and others 1-2 small 2 person tents.
Do you think is possible to get a first come first serve campsite Friday morning of Labor Day weekend?
No longer available. Campground is 100 percent reservations.
Is there a check in, check out time?
Check in 2pm, Check out noon. This gives camp hosts time to clean the sites. If you show up early and the previous campers have left, most of the time you are allowed to set up camp.
What are the chances of getting a first come first serve site on a Thursday -Friday night?
No. The campground is now 100 percent reservations
Is there a place to fill my RV with drinking water?
Yes. Right before you hit the bridge next to the General Store there is a spot with potable water to fill your RV.
I see many spots are for "walkup" availability. I am thinking about taking a spontaneous trip up here with the family tomorrow and wondering if it's likely anything will be available. Anyone had experience trying the walkup services?
I went last year during the week and found a site. Just arrive early. Not sure about the weekend though
We are teying to reserve a spot and there are none to reserve what are the chances of walking into a site on a saturday evening?
Slim to none! It’s packed, I even tried reservations still couldn’t get in 6 months out. I gave up!
Is there any charging place or outlet that I can charge my electronics anywhere?
Not that I know of- I had to use my car. There is very little signal up there- be sure to complete a majority of your wifi tasks- such as checking your email, txt, etc. in Bishop prior to heading to Mammoth.
Does the campgrounds have wifi or any signal of the sort?
There is signal not sure about the wifi maybe at the lodge
