Old Shady Rest Campground

Overview

Old Shady Rest Campground is a large facility convenient to numerous outdoor activities and attractions in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, and within walking distance of the full-service community of Mammoth Lakes.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent

Reservations

Reservable online

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Old Shady Rest Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Sherwin Lakes TrailHike · 3.0 mi long · 2.0 mi from campShow on map
• Mammoth Rock TrailTrailhead · 1.5 mi from campShow on map
• Valentine Lake TrailHike · 4.6 mi long · 2.7 mi from campShow on map
• Mammoth Rock TrailheadTrailhead · 2.8 mi from campShow on map
• Mammoth Crest TrailHike · 6.5 mi long · 4.2 mi from camp

  A trail starting near Deer Lakes Trailhead.

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• Mammoth Pass TrailHike · 2.2 mi long · 4.3 mi from camp

  A trail starting near Red Cones Trailhead.

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Scenic sights

• Panorama DomePeak · 8,937 ft · 3.1 mi from campShow on map
• Gilbert PeakPeak · 8,566 ft · 4.5 mi from campShow on map
• Hole in the WallCave · 3.5 mi from campShow on map
• Twin Falls viewViewpoint · 3.5 mi from campShow on map
• Twin FallsWaterfall · 3.8 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Tamarack Cross-Country Ski CenterSkiing and snowshoeing · 3.3 mi from camp

  A Nordic (cross-country) ski area, operated by Mammoth Mountain Ski Area.

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• Crystal Crag ApproachClimbing · 4.9 mi from campShow on map
• Unnamed OthersClimbing · 8.8 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.