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Recreation Region: Mammoth Lakes Region

Coldwater Campground

Mammoth Lakes Basin is located through town, just 5 to 10 minutes drive. 77 campsites. The campground is located along Coldwater Creek.

Reservations

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General Information

Traveling in Bear Country

Historically, there has been a high level of bear activity at Coldwater Campground. A bear-proof locker is located at each site at Coldwater Campground. All food and scented items must be stored in the lockers. All trash must be disposed of in the bear proof trash receptacles. Do not store food, trash or scented items in your vehicle.

Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

Active bear area, bear boxes are provided and must be used (typical bear box size 48" x 30" x 36"). No RV Hook ups

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $33 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $10 per vehicle per night

Dogs must be leashed in all developed recreation sites.

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Address: 2510 Hwy 203 Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Phone: (760) 924-5500
Hours: Daily, 8:00am- 5:00pm

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 37.5956

Longitude: -118.9936

Elevation

8,900'

Directions

Take US 395 to State Highway 203. Head west to and through the town of Mammoth Lakes. Hwy 203 becomes Main Street, and then becomes Lake Mary Road which will lead to the Lakes Basin. Past the 1st lake take the 2nd left. 2nd campground on the left.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Last updated June 26th, 2025