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Recreation Region: Mammoth Lakes Region

Agnew Meadows Campground

Agnew Meadows Campground includes a Family Campground, a Group Campground, and an Equestrian Campground.

It is located in the Reds Meadow Valley, just west of Mammoth Lakes, California. Popular with large families, this campground provides access to some of the most spectacular wilderness in the Sierra and many outdoor activities such as horseback riding, fishing, hiking and photography. The campground is a combination of standard, equestrian, and large group sites.

Only open in summer, Reds Meadow road is a narrow, single lane road. 

Current Conditions
Closed for the 2025 season.

Reservations

Family Campground: No reservations required, first-come, first-served. 

Agnew Meadows Group Camp and Agnew Horse Camp can be reserved on recreation.gov.

General Information

Traveling in Bear Country

Historically, there has been a high level of bear activity at Agnew Meadows Campground. A bear-proof locker is located at each site at Agnew Meadows 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.

Campers may drive into Reds Meadow Valley; however an amenity fee applies. Active bear area, bear boxes are provided and must be used (typical bear box size 48"x 30"x 36").

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $32/night.
Additional Vehicle: $10/night.
America The Beautiful Access/Senior Passes are Honored.
Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY.
*The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.*
https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes
*Sites may be reservable and reservation fees apply.*
America The Beautiful Access/Senior Passes are Honored.
Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY.
*The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.*
https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes
Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.
*Sites may be reservable and reservation fees apply.*

Standard Family Campground sites: $30.00 per night. Equestrian sites: $33.00 per night. Group sites (10-20 people): $48.00 per night for group sites 3 & 4. $95.00 per night for group sites 1 & 2.

Dogs must be leashed in all developed recreation sites.

building

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

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 37.683659

Longitude: -119.092571

Elevation

8,400'

Directions

Take US 395 to State Highway 203. Head west to and through the town of Mammoth Lakes. At the 2nd traffic light, turn right onto Minaret and continue up the mountain past Mammoth Mountain Main Lodge and Minaret Vista Station.

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.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated May 15th, 2025