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Tuff Campground

Inyo National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundEastern Sierra / MammothCalifornia⭐ 4.6 (138)
Tuff Campground
🟢 8 open windows right now — soonest Fri Aug 28–Mon Aug 31
4 of the last 76 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 3h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🔥 Recently freed — our last scan (3h ago) caught 2 cancellations here, marked below
📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Tuff Campground in California has 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Fri Aug 28–Mon Aug 31. 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
Fri Aug 28 – Mon Aug 313 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, TUFF #024–TUFF #029 next to each othersites #016, #017, #021, #024, #025, #026, #027, #028, #029
Fri Aug 28 – Sun Aug 302 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #030, #032
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, TUFF #013–TUFF #015 next to each othersites #013, #014, #015, #018, #019, #020, #022, #023, #033, #034
Mon Aug 31 – Wed Sep 22 nightsbook these dates →sites #031
Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, TUFF #013–TUFF #015 next to each othersites #013, #014, #015, #031, #034
Fri Sep 18 – Mon Sep 213 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #018
Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →🔥 recently freedopened 3h agosites #020
Fri Oct 2 – Mon Oct 53 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →🔥 recently freedopened 3h agosites #022

📷 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 TUFF #016 — Tuff Campground site #16 featuring shaded picnic area with c
Site TUFF #016 · Tuff Campground site #16 featuring shaded picnic area with cRecreation Resource Management
Campsite TUFF #016 — Tuff Campground site #16 featuring shaded picnic area with c
Site TUFF #016 · Tuff Campground site #16 featuring shaded picnic area with cRecreation Resource Management
Campsite TUFF #017 — Tuff Campground site #17 featuring shaded picnic area with c
Site TUFF #017 · Tuff Campground site #17 featuring shaded picnic area with cRecreation Resource Management
Campsite TUFF #017 — Tuff Campground site #17 featuring shaded picnic area with c
Site TUFF #017 · Tuff Campground site #17 featuring shaded picnic area with cRecreation Resource Management
Campsite TUFF #021 — Tuff Campground site #21 featuring picnic area with camping
Site TUFF #021 · Tuff Campground site #21 featuring picnic area with camping Recreation Resource Management
Campsite TUFF #021 — Parking space and entrance to site #21, Tuff Campground.
Site TUFF #021 · Parking space and entrance to site #21, Tuff Campground.Recreation Resource Management
Campsite TUFF #024 — Tuff Campground site #24 featuring the shaded picnic area wi
Site TUFF #024 · Tuff Campground site #24 featuring the shaded picnic area wiRecreation Resource Management
Campsite TUFF #024 — Tuff Campground site #24 featuring the shaded picnic area wi
Site TUFF #024 · Tuff Campground site #24 featuring the shaded picnic area wiRecreation Resource Management
Campsite TUFF #025 — Tuff Campground site #25 featuring the shaded picnic area wi
Site TUFF #025 · Tuff Campground site #25 featuring the shaded picnic area wiRecreation Resource Management
Campsite TUFF #025 — Tuff Campground site #25 featuring the shaded picnic area wi
Site TUFF #025 · Tuff Campground site #25 featuring the shaded picnic area wiRecreation Resource Management
Campsite TUFF #026 — Tuff Campground site #26 featuring the shaded picnic area wi
Site TUFF #026 · Tuff Campground site #26 featuring the shaded picnic area wiRecreation Resource Management
Campsite TUFF #026 — Tuff Campground site #26 featuring the shaded picnic area wi
Site TUFF #026 · Tuff Campground site #26 featuring the shaded picnic area wiRecreation Resource Management
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 17.4 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Mammoth Lakes Old Mammoth Road Supercharger17.4 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger17.4 midirections →
⚡ Bishop Rocking W Drive Supercharger18.4 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 February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 27 openings at Tuff Campground over the last 30 days, on 22 separate days, most of them for stays 4–17 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

📍 ~244 mi from LA💵 $33/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.5★★★★★133 ratings
5★98
4★23
3★3
2★4
1★5
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon3.3/4
T-Mobile3.2/4
AT&T3.2/4
Sprint retired3.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Tuff Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Tuff Campground?

Tuff 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 Tuff Campground?

Campsite fees at Tuff Campground run about $33/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Tuff Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Tuff 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 Tuff Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 27 openings at Tuff Campground over the last 30 days, on 22 separate days, most of them for stays 4–17 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 Tuff Campground a good campground?

Tuff Campground holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 138 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Tuff Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Tuff Campground, Verizon rates highest at 3.3 out of 5 from 54 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Tuff Campground located?

Tuff 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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