New Shady Rest Campground
Overview
New Shady Rest Campground is a large facility convenient to numerous outdoor activities and attractions. The campground is popular for hiking, mountain biking, sightseeing and hitting the adjacent town of Mammoth Lakes for shopping and dining. The campsites are located under a shady canopy of a mature Jeffery pine forest at an elevation of 7,800 feet. Many species of wildlife call the mountains home. Bear-proof lockers are available for food storage, and firewood can be purchased on-site.
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