4.4732 reviewsPrice
$34/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
10 campsites
Season
Open seasonally from...
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Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$34/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
10 campsites
Season
Open seasonally from...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Latitude: 37.6038 Longitude: -118.9999
Anglers and lake paddlers get the most out of this spot. Lake Mary is stocked with large rainbow trout and is a short walk from any site. Grab Site 7 for the best parking and hammock trees, or Site 10 if views of the peaks matter most. The free Mammoth trolley stops at the entran
No screening between sites means your neighbors are basically sharing your campsite. Road traffic runs past the campground all day, and it moves faster than the posted 10 mph. Tent-only, first-come-first-served at $34 a night, with no showers on-site and a resident bear named Cin
Reference information about Pine City Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Mammoth Lakes Basin is located through town, just 5 to 10 minutes drive. The campground is located across the road from Lake Mary on the Northeast side.10 Campsites.</p>
The elevation is 8,900 ft. The campground stretches along a road that parallels Lake Mary. Each camp site has a view of the verticle peaks of the John Muir Wilderness as well as the lake. There is no privacy between camp sites and Lodgepole pine make up the overstory. Most sites have bear-proof food containers. 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 June 2 through September 9
The toilets are heated.
Lake Mary is 106 acres.
The parking aprons are dirt and rock; most are same size. A Forest Service RV waste station with potable water, is available for a fee at New Shady Rest campground, east end of Mammoth Lakes.
In Mammoth Lakes, CA, at intersection of Main St, (State Rt. 203), Minaret Rd, and Lake Mary Rd, take Lake Mary Rd 3.7 miles to campground sign. Turn left and go 0.1 miles to campground on left.
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Summer brings the most reliable conditions, with daytime highs in the 60s to mid-70s°F and nights dropping into the 30s and 40s°F. Occasional afternoon thunderstorms roll through at this elevation. The campground operates June through September, when wildflowers bloom and lake activities peak. Sites fill on summer weekends despite the small site count. First snows arrive in October, closing the campground for winter.
Open June–Sept; reliable summer temps (60s–70s days), positive summer reviews and activities available.
Pine City Campground offers basic amenities suitable for campers looking to enjoy the Mammoth Lakes Basin. Official sources state that restrooms are available, potable water is on-site, and picnic tables are provided at each campsite. User reviews universally praise the cleanliness of the restrooms, with one reviewer stating, 'Real flush toilet, cleaned at least three times a day.' Fire rings and bear-proof lockers are also provided at each site. According to official mandates, all food and scented items must be stored in the bear-proof lockers due to active bear activity in the area.
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Site 7 is frequently mentioned as the best option due to its size and tree coverage.
Site 10 is also noted for its incredible views.
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