New Shady Rest Campground
Sawmill Cutoff, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546, United States
Overview
New Shady Rest Campground is located in Inyo National Forest close to Mammoth Lakes. It features 92 sites that can accommodate trailers, RVs, and tents. No hookups or cabins are available. The campground is open seasonally from the end of May through the end of October.
Amenities include flush toilets, potable water, fire rings, a pay-per-use dump station, and bear boxes for food. Although showers are not available in the campground itself, there are paid showers available at nearby Mammoth Mountain RV Park for $8.
New Shady Rest doesn’t have a group campsite of its own, but there are some available in other campgrounds spread throughout Inyo National Forest. Dogs are allowed in both the campground and the forest.
Best Campsites at New Shady Rest Campground
Below are Power Camper’s recommended sites if you want to have the best experience at New Shady Rest Campground.
Closest to Amenities: Sites #089–#091
- Next to trash, restrooms, and water
- Not far from trail access
- Farther from the entrance and noise
Most Private: Sites #138, #139
- Located along a trail
- Few neighboring sites
- Short distance to water, trash, and restrooms
Convenient to Town: Sites #16–#18
- Quick access to the back exit
- Close to town
- Short distance to water, dump station, restrooms, and parking
- Downside: more likely to have road noise
Unique Experiences
- For an incredible glimpse of natural history, head to the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest to see mesmerizing trees that are considered to be among the oldest in the world.
- Take a gondola ride up the side of Mammoth Mountain for stunning views of the surrounding land and a chance to experience a truly unique mode of travel.
- Stop into Twin Lakes General Store to rent a stand-up paddleboard, kayak, or canoe and while away the afternoon enjoying the pristine waters of Twin Lakes.
New Shady Rest Campground Campground Rules
Pet Friendly
trueMax Trailer/RV Length
36 feetMax Length of Stay
14 days out of a 30-day period. 2 days for a weekend. 3 days for a holiday weekendMax People per Site
6Max Vehicles per Site
2Fires Allowed
trueNew Shady Rest Campground Reservation Information
Reservations Allowed?
Reservations Required?
YesReservations are available through www.recreation.gov and include a nonrefundable $10 booking fee. Guests must book at least 2 nights to stay on a Friday or Saturday or 3 nights over a holiday weekend.
Sites are $28 per night or $30 on holidays. All of them can accommodate up to 2 vehicles and 6 people. There is a length limit of 36 feet at the largest sites.
Group Camping Reservations
There are no group campsites at New Shady Rest Campground. Adjacent individual sites can be booked together to be used as a shared space, but all reservation requirements for standard campsites apply. Most sites have trees in between, which may make it difficult to move between neighboring sites.
Campsite Reservation Cancellations
Cancellation requests must be submitted through www.recreation.gov. All requests will be charged a $10 fee and forfeit the initial booking fee. Late cancellations that occur after midnight the calendar day before the start of a reservation will be charged the cost of one night in the campground.
New Shady Rest Campground Campground Cost
Standard Campsite
$28Activities
Fishing
Hiking
Bike Trails
Photography
Backpacking
Picnicking
Stargazing
Wildlife Viewing
Nature Trails
Historic Sites
Amenities
RV/Trailers
Hookups
Pull Through Spots
Pet Friendly
ADA Sites
Showers
Campfire Rings
Grills
Picnic Tables
Campground Host
Wood for Sale
Potable Water
Cell Service
Storage Lockers
Restrooms
Ranger Station
Directions
FAQs
Nearby Campgrounds to New Shady Rest Campground
New Shady Rest Campground is far from the most luxurious, but it has a solid set of amenities that can make even a multi-week stay comfortable for most guests. With potable water and a dump station in the campground, the main drawback is the lack of electric hookups.
The dump station and nearby showers are pay per use, so costs can add up for guests who are relying on those amenities. However, this is still more convenient than neighboring campgrounds that lack easy access to a dump station without having to travel to another part of the national forest.
The sites at New Shady Rest can accommodate up to 6 people, so larger groups may be more comfortable elsewhere. It’s also notable that there is no formal group site at this location.
Pine Glen Campground
Pine Glen Campground is located in the same forest as New Shady Rest. In addition to 9 individual sites, there are 2 group sites for up to 15 people and 6 group sites for up to 30 people. The smaller group site is $66 per night, while the larger site is $132.
Amenities include flush toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and trash. Paid showers and a pay-per-use dump station are located nearby outside of the campground proper.
Old Shady Rest Campground
Old Shady Rest isn’t far from Pine Glen and New Shady Rest. The campground offers 45 individual sites for $28 per night. Amenities include flush toilets, bear boxes, fire rings, and picnic tables. Paid showers and a dump station are nearby.
Sherwin Creek Campground
Although it’s located in the same forest, Sherwin Creek is more remote than other campgrounds in Inyo National Forest. There are 70 individual sites available, but amenities are somewhat more limited and only include vault toilets, water, and trash. There are also 15 hike-in sites available for guests who are interested in staying out closer to nature.
Twin Lakes Campground
Twin Lakes is located in Inyo National Forest but has more amenities than New Shady Rest. The campground is situated along Twin Lake and offers 93 individual sites for $29 per night. Amenities include fire rings, picnic tables, flush toilets, and drinking water. There’s also a general store that rents boats, sells firewood, and offers paid showers. Guests who enjoy boating, water sports, and fishing may prefer to stay at Twin Lakes compared to New Shady Rest.
Lake Mary Campground
Lake Mary is close to Twin Lakes, and it’s among the most popular of the surrounding lakes. There are 48 sites available within the campground. Amenities include flush toilets, trash, water, and fuel sales, but it doesn’t have a dump station on site. Due to its proximity to the water, this can be a better location for guests who enjoy fishing and water sports.
Coldwater Campground
Coldwater Campground in Inyo National Forest offers 74 individual sites. Amenities include flush toilets, bear boxes, water, and trash. This campground is close to Lake Mary and several fishing areas. It does not have a dump station or extra parking.
