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Coldwater Campground - Inyo NF (CA)

Inyo National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundEastern Sierra / MammothCalifornia⭐ 4.6 (495)
Coldwater Campground - Inyo NF (CA)
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🐕 Dogs allowed — all 74 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 16d ago.
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💡 In short

Coldwater Campground - Inyo NF (CA) in California is fully booked on Recreation.gov right now. Campsites here open up when other campers cancel their reservations. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the instant a spot frees up, so you can grab it before it's rebooked.

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 3.0 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Mammoth Lakes Old Mammoth Road Supercharger3.0 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger3.5 midirections →
⚡ Rivian Adventure Network24.9 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 9 openings at Coldwater Campground - Inyo NF (CA) over the last 30 days, on 9 separate days, most of them for stays 2–8 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~249 mi from LA

Ratings

4.6★★★★★489 ratings
5★365
4★81
3★23
2★12
1★8
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile1.9/4
AT&T1.7/4
Verizon0.6/4
Sprint retired1.6/4

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❓ Coldwater Campground - Inyo NF (CA) FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Coldwater Campground - Inyo NF (CA)?

Coldwater Campground - Inyo NF (CA) in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Coldwater Campground - Inyo NF (CA) when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Coldwater Campground - Inyo NF (CA) often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Coldwater Campground - Inyo NF (CA)?

CampSage's scans caught 9 openings at Coldwater Campground - Inyo NF (CA) over the last 30 days, on 9 separate days, most of them for stays 2–8 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Coldwater Campground - Inyo NF (CA) a good campground?

Coldwater Campground - Inyo NF (CA) holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 495 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Coldwater Campground - Inyo NF (CA)?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Coldwater Campground - Inyo NF (CA), T-Mobile rates highest at 1.9 out of 5 from 112 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Coldwater Campground - Inyo NF (CA) located?

Coldwater Campground - Inyo NF (CA) is located in Eastern Sierra / Mammoth, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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