4.55134 reviewsPrice
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Booking
First-Come
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66 campsites
Season
Open May 1 - October...
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Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
Varies
Booking
First-Come
Sites
66 campsites
Season
Open May 1 - October...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Glass Creek Campground, Mammoth Lakes, CA
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Learn more about alerts →OHV riders and RVers who can roll in mid-week will find large, flat sites with plenty of pine shade at zero cost. AT&T users get workable signal, and Obsidian Dome plus the Owens River headwaters are right there. Bring all your water; the Crestview rest area 2 miles south on HWY
Generator noise and OHV traffic run heavy on summer weekends, and there's no potable water or dump station on-site. Tent campers hoping for quiet evenings or wildlife sightings will find the noise frustrating, and the host's enforcement style draws mixed reviews worth knowing abo
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Reference information about Glass Creek Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Located in pine forest north of Mammoth Lakes, this campground has 66 campsites. While the sites are dry, with no hook ups they are large and can accommodate RV's up to 45 ft. This is a great location to explore the nearby Owens River Headwaters and Obsidian Dome areas.</p><ul><li>Bring your own water.</li><li>14 day stay limit.</li><li>Self register when you arrive, no reservations.</li><li>This is Bear Country. Please store food properly and don't feed the wildlife.</li><li>There is a 6 person limit per campsite and 2 vehicles allowed per campsite except for at the double site. Double Site: 12 persons and 4 vehicles.</li></ul>
The elevation is 7,600 feet. NOTE: (1) Campground came on-line after the authors visit. Information provided by the Mono Lake Ranger District office. (2) The Tioga Pass entrance to Yosemite National Park is about 29 miles from campground. This pack it in/pack it out campground straddles Glass Creek with campsites on both sides. Formerly a collection of dispersed sites, the campground has retained much of its character while ensuring the environment stays healthy and robust. Jeffrey and Ponderosa pine provide campsites with lots of shade. Good for both campers in recreational vehicles and tents, it can accommodate single families and groups. This OHV-friendly campground is developing a popularity with OHV enthusiasts. Possible day trips are Yosemite National Park and Mono Basin Scenic Area. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. "Possessing/storing food so bears/wild animals have access will result in a fine of at least $150."
Open May 22 through November 11 - weather dependent
The parking aprons are gravel and irregular in shape and will accommodate any size RV. An RV waste station with potable water is available for a fee at New Shady Rest campground (Forest Service) in Mammoth Lakes, CA.
From Mammoth Lakes, CA, take State Rt. 203 east 1 mile to US Rt. 395. Bear left onto Rt. 395 (north) to Lee Vining and go 8.4 miles to Glass Creek Rd. Turn left onto Glass Creek Rd. and go 0.3 miles to road on right. Turn right and go 0.2 miles to campground. NOTE: Campground sign not displayed at the left turn off Hwy 395.
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Summer is the most reliable season at this elevation, with daytime temperatures typically between 60–75°F and nights dropping into the 30s–40s. Early mornings and evenings are best for wildlife viewing. Expect moderate crowds from July through early August. Vault toilets remain accessible year-round, but winter visitors need to bring their own water as temperatures drop well below freezing.
Summer is most reliable season (60–75°F days); campground busiest and most accessible then.
Glass Creek Campground is a free, donation-based campground located in the Inyo National Forest at an elevation of 7,600 feet. It contains 50 designated sites with ample room for both RVs (up to 45 feet in length) and tents, making it a versatile option for campers. While the campground is relatively basic, it offers some essential amenities. Restrooms are available in the form of well-maintained vault toilets, and each campsite includes picnic tables and bear-proof food storage containers. This is a dry campground, meaning no potable water is available, and campers must bring their own water supply. Trash disposal is also unavailable, so visitors must 'pack it in, pack it out.' The campground is noted for its spacious sites and its proximity to recreational activities such as OHV trails, dirt biking, and access to the Owens River Headwaters and Obsidian Dome areas.
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