4.5772 reviewsPrice
$23 - $32/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
52 campsites
Season
Open May 30 through ...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$23 - $32/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
52 campsites
Season
Open May 30 through ...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Reds Meadow Campground, Mammoth Lakes, CA
Tent campers targeting Devils Postpile or Rainbow Falls who can arrive early to snag site 16 or 25. The 1.5-mile Sotcher Lake trail starts close by, bear lockers are at every site, and the hot spring-fed showers make the 9,600-ft elevation feel a little less punishing on cold mor
No hookups, no reservations, and a one-night stay limit rule out RVs and anyone planning a multi-night base camp. The access road is narrow with steep drop-offs, the bathhouse near the hot spring is permanently closed, and road construction is active, so check Reds Meadow Road Re
Reference information about Reds Meadow Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Narrow, single lane road. Only accessible in summer. Accessible by private vehicle only if camping. 52 Campsites.</p>
The elevation is 7,600 ft. The campground is a series of connected, unnamed loops in mixed conifers. Reds Creek runs along south end of campground. Although campground is Inyo National Forest 142 shady, lots of wildflowers give color. RVrs should be aware of campground's tent camping earlier design and either walk the campground or contact host for camp site suggestions. McCloud cabin is located above Hot Springs Bathhouse. This where Ranger McCloud spent his winters in the early 1900s. Minor earth tremors are commonplace in this campground. Bear-proof food containers are provided at most camp sites. Day trips (hiking/walks) are available to Devils Postpile National Monument and Ansel Adams Wilderness. Limited groceries, a cook's night out, camping supplies, horseback riding, and other activities are available at nearby Reds Meadow Pack Station and Resort. Firewood is available for a fee. 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 30 through October 31
The parking aprons are dirt. The interior road is very narrow with a dirt and rocky surface. An RV waste station with potable water is available for a fee at New Shady Rest campground (Forest Service) in Mammoth Lakes, CA.
In Mammoth Lakes, CA, at intersection of State Rt. 203 (Main St.), Minaret Rd and Lake Mary Rd, take Rt. 203 west about 6 miles to the Minaret Vista entrance booth where a fee is paid. Continue through the booth on Rt. 203 for another 13.4 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground. NOTE: After the Vista booth, State Rt. 203 narrows to a wide single-lane with turnouts and steep and curvy stretches for the 2.3 miles, after which it widens back to two lanes.
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Summer brings warm days around 75–85°F and cold nights near 35–45°F, with afternoon thunderstorms common in July and August. This is peak season for hiking, fishing, and swimming, but trails get crowded mid-day and fire restrictions often apply. Wildflowers linger into July. Heavy snow closes the campground in winter, typically from late fall through late spring. Reserve early for summer weekends. Sites fill quickly.
Peak season (June–Aug): warm days, best access to trails, fishing, swimming and hot springs.
The Reds Meadow Campground provides several amenities that cater to campers' needs, although some are subject to seasonal availability. Official sources confirm that potable water is accessible, picnic tables are available at each of the 52 sites, and flush toilets are provided. User reviews frequently praise the cleanliness of the vault toilets and the efforts of the camp hosts to maintain them. "The vault toilets are the cleanest pit toilets I've seen," stated a camper, adding, "the camp hosts clean and check them twice daily, even during peak camping days." However, reviewers also note that flush toilets previously available have been replaced with solar-powered pit toilets, and some lament the closure of the bathhouse near the hot spring.
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