Old Shady Rest Campground

Inyo National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundEastern Sierra / MammothCalifornia⭐ 4.4 (275)

🟢 12 open windows as of Oct 8 — soonest Mon Oct 12–Thu Oct 15

1 of the last 96 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.

Availability checked 6h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🆕 Just opened — our latest scan caught 1 cancellation here, marked below

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 45 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 4d ago.

📈 CampSage caught 4 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Old Shady Rest Campground in California has 12 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Oct 12–Thu Oct 15. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND #026–AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND #031 next to each othersites #004, #009, #010, #012, #014, #015, #022, #026, #027, #028, #029, #030, #031, #035, #037, #038, #048, #049

Mon Oct 12 – Wed Oct 142 nightsbook these dates →sites #007, #020

Tue Oct 13 – Fri Oct 163 nightsbook these dates →sites #011, #023, #025, #033, #044

Thu Oct 15 – Sun Oct 183 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #036

Wed Oct 14 – Fri Oct 162 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND #001–AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND #003 next to each othersites #001, #002, #003, #024, #040

Fri Oct 16 – Mon Oct 193 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND #049 & AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND #050 next to each othersites #046, #049, #050, #036

Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nightsbook these dates →👥 7 in a row, AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND #023–AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND #029 next to each othersites #001, #003, #004, #005, #006, #008, #009, #010, #012, #014, #015, #021, #023, #024, #025, #026, #027, #028, #029, #031, #033, #035, #037, #038, #040, #044, #048, #051

Sun Oct 18 – Tue Oct 202 nightsbook these dates →sites #018

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND #004 — Old Shady Rest Campground SITE 4 — **Site AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND #004** · Old Shady Rest Campground SITE 4CLM

Campsite AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND #009 — Old Shady Rest Campground SITE 9 — **Site AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND #009** · Old Shady Rest Campground SITE 9CLM

Campsite AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND #010 — Old Shady Rest Campground SITE 10 — **Site AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND #010** · Old Shady Rest Campground SITE 10CLM

Campsite AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND #012 — Old Shady Rest Campground SITE 12 — **Site AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND #012** · Old Shady Rest Campground SITE 12CLM

Campsite AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND #014 — Old Shady Rest Campground SITE 14 — **Site AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND #014** · Old Shady Rest Campground SITE 14CLM

Campsite AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND #015 — Old Shady Rest Campground SITE 15 — **Site AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND #015** · Old Shady Rest Campground SITE 15CLM

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 0.5 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger0.5 midirections →

⚡ Mammoth Lakes Old Mammoth Road Supercharger1.1 midirections →

⚡ Rivian Adventure Network22.1 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 23 openings at Old Shady Rest Campground over the last 30 days, on 20 separate days, most of them for stays 4–24 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

📍 ~252 mi from LA💵 $32/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆275 ratings

5★170

4★69

3★18

2★10

1★8

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T3.4/4

Verizon3.3/4

T-Mobile3.0/4

Sprint retired3.2/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Old Shady Rest Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Old Shady Rest Campground?

Old Shady Rest Campground 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 much does it cost to camp at Old Shady Rest Campground?

Campsite fees at Old Shady Rest Campground run about $32/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Old Shady Rest Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Old Shady Rest Campground 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 Old Shady Rest Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 23 openings at Old Shady Rest Campground over the last 30 days, on 20 separate days, most of them for stays 4–24 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 Old Shady Rest Campground a good campground?

Old Shady Rest Campground holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 275 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Old Shady Rest Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Old Shady Rest Campground, AT&T rates highest at 3.4 out of 5 from 62 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Old Shady Rest Campground located?

Old Shady Rest Campground 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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