Old Shady Rest Campground
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At a Glance
About Old Shady Rest Campground
Old Shady Rest Campground is a national park campground at Inyo National Forest in Mono County, California. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Inyo National Forest around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears — so you just check out.
Old Shady Rest Campground is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 58 ft. Campers rate it 4.4/5 across 156 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Inyo National Forest include Pine Glen, New Shady Rest Campground, Sherwin Creek, Twin Lakes Campground and Lake Mary Campground.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 138 · 2024: 308 · 2025: 261
Location
Address
Mammoth Lakes, California
Coordinates
37.6506, -118.9614
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 718 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Pine Glen
Inyo National Forest
New Shady Rest Campground
Inyo National Forest
Sherwin Creek
Inyo National Forest
Twin Lakes Campground
Inyo National Forest
Lake Mary Campground
Inyo National Forest
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Coldwater Campground - Inyo NF (CA)
Inyo National Forest
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Old Shady Rest Campground FAQ
How far in advance should I book Old Shady Rest Campground?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Old Shady Rest Campground?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Old Shady Rest Campground. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Old Shady Rest Campground right now?
Yes! There are currently 381 site-nights available over the next 14 days at Old Shady Rest Campground, with availability on 11 different dates. Availability changes frequently due to cancellations - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when new sites open up.
How often is availability checked at Old Shady Rest Campground?
Campsite Tonight monitors Old Shady Rest Campground for cancellations and new availability as fast as every 56 sec. When a site opens up, users with alerts enabled receive instant notifications so they can book before others.
Can I get a reservation at Old Shady Rest Campground?
Yes! Campers have recently secured reservations at Old Shady Rest Campground using Campsite Tonight's availability alerts. Even when fully booked, cancellations happen regularly. Set up an alert to get notified instantly when a site opens up.
Where is Old Shady Rest Campground located?
Old Shady Rest Campground is located in Inyo National Forest, near Mammoth Lakes, California.
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