Coldwater Campground - Inyo NF (CA)

Paid or permit campsite

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Inyo National Forest Fees: $32.00 per night per site Status: closed Reservations: This site can be reserved at Coldwater Campground - Inyo Nf (CA), Inyo National Forest - Recreation.gov . Overview Coldwater Campground is located high in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains near the town of Mammoth Lakes, California. The surrounding national forest provides many opportunities for family fun, outdoor recreation and relaxation. Hiking, fishing, road cycling and picnicking are just some of the favorite activities available to campers. Recreation Coldwater offers easy access to fishing for rainbow, brook and brown trout in Lake Mary. Major trailheads lead into the backcountry. Several interesting trails offer a variety of hikes, including the 5-mile Duck Pass Trail, which climbs the forested hillside behind the campground and passes several lakes before heading over Duck Pass to join the John Muir Trail. Facilities Campsites are organized into two loops, with sites fairly close together and near either creek. Pressurized water spigots and flush toilets are provided… Getting there: Coldwater Campground is 320 miles north of Los Angeles and 180 miles south of Reno. Follow U.S. Highway 395 to the junction of State Highway 203. Turn west on 203 and drive 7 miles through the town of Mammoth Lakes. Highway 203 becomes Main Street, then Lake Mary Road, which will lead to the Lakes Basin. Continue on Lake Mary Road to the Coldwater Campground cutoff on the left. Rules: Active bear area, bear boxes are provided and must be used (typical bear box size 48" x 30" x 36"). Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234290 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: CLM, Recreation.gov

Official information from the managing agency. Fees, seasons and closures change; check before you go.

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