Openings · last 7 days
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The site details and map below come from the public Recreation.gov record and are accurate. For current dates and to book, go to Recreation.gov.
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233830
When Old Shady Rest Campground reopens
Old Shady Rest Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
78
Openings · last 90 days
277
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dSunday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 58 of 277 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Sunday (20.9%), with Monday (42) and Tuesday (41) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 00:00 and 12:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 47 of 277 detected openings (17.0%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Pacific Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 7 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 4–15 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 048 | 29 | 10.5% |
| 012 | 15 | 5.4% |
| 002 | 15 | 5.4% |
| 045 | 15 | 5.4% |
| 014 | 14 | 5.1% |
Site 048 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 29. One free watch covers every site here.
About Old Shady Rest Campground
Overview
Old Shady Rest Campground is a large facility convenient to numerous outdoor activities and attractions in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, and within walking distance of the full-service community of Mammoth Lakes. The campground is popular for hiking, mountain biking, sightseeing and hitting the town for shopping and dining. The facility best accommodates tents and small to medium-sized RVs.
Recreation
The Mammoth Lakes area has much to keep campers busy. The majestic scenery and challenging trails are an obvious draw for hikers, mountain bikers and off-road vehicle enthusiasts. Skiing is a major winter pastime in this area.
The eastern Sierras are known for their exceptional trout fishing, and several creeks and lakes are within a short drive from the campground.
Families enjoy learning more at the visitor center down the street, or taking a paved walking and biking trail to two nearby campgrounds, a town park with a playing field and skate park, or Mammoth Lakes.
Facilities
The campground is organized into one large loop, adjacent to New Shady Rest and Pine Glen Campgrounds and a short walk to Mammoth Lakes. Several amenities are provided, including restrooms with flush toilets, campfire rings and picnic tables, and many more are within a few miles. Showers are not located in the campground but are nearby.
Bear-proof lockers are available for food storage, and firewood can be purchased on-site.
Natural Features
The campsites are located under the shady canopy of a mature Jeffery pine forest at an elevation of 7,800 feet.
Many species of wildlife call the mountains home, such as black bear, mountain lions, mule deer, pine marten, pika and numerous fish and birds.
Nearby Attractions
For campers interested in local events, the Mammoth Jazz Jubilee is hosted in Mammoth in mid-July. Several other events and amenities are available in town.
Many great day trips for sightseers are available in the area, such as Yosemite National Park, Mono Basin and Devils Postpile National Monument.
45 monitored sitesRVs up to 58 ftNo hookups45 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 6
Getting there
Old Shady Rest is near Mammoth Lakes, California, 300 miles north of Los Angeles and 165 miles south of Reno, Nevada. Take U.S. Highway 395 to State Route 203. Proceed west on 203 for 2.8 miles to Old Sawmill Road. Take a right, go 0.5 mile. The campground entrance is on the left.
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
BackpackingBikingBoat RentalBoatingCampingCanoeingClimbingCultural ActivitiesFishingGolfGondola RidesHikingHorseback RidingKayakingMountain BikingNon-Motorized BoatingScenic DriveSoftball FieldsSwimmingTrails, All Terrain/OhvTrails, Difficult HikingTrails, HorseWater AccessWater ActivitiesWildlife Viewing
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Old Shady Rest Campground?
Online reservations for this facility, where offered, are made through Recreation.gov. Campsite Sniper has also detected 277 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper does not currently hold availability data for Old Shady Rest Campground, so there is nothing to date here. That is a gap in coverage — it does not mean the facility is full or closed. Check Recreation.gov for current dates.
How often do new openings appear at Old Shady Rest Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 277 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Old Shady Rest Campground?
Sunday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 58 of 277 (20.9%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Which sites at Old Shady Rest Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
28 of the 45 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 58 ft.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Old Shady Rest Campground?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 7 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 4-15 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
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