Minaret Falls Campground
Narrow, single lane road. Only accessible in summer. Accessible by private vehicle only if camping. 27 Campsites.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | Will not open this season due to extreme winter damage. |
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Reservations: | Not Reservable, Register at Campground. OPERATED BY: RRM-CLM Services, DBA Inyo Recreation, 11811 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85028 |
Fees: | $30.00 per night. |
Usage: | Heavy |
Restrictions: | Shuttle fee applies for travel into Reds Meadow Valley. Active bear area, bear boxes are provided and must be used (typical bear box size 48"x 30"x 36"). |
Closest Towns: | Mammoth Lakes, CA |
Water: | Potable Water |
Restroom: | Vault |
Operated By: | Concessionaire: Inyo Recreation www.clm-services.com |
General Information
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.
General Notes:
Traveling in Bear Country
Historically, there has been a high level of bear activity at Minaret Falls Campground. A bear-proof locker is located at each site at Minaret Falls 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.
For more information about traveling in bear bear country, click here...
Activities
Campground Camping
Alerts & Warnings
- Phone lines and internet down intermittently at Visitor Centers
- Stage 1 Fire Restrictions effective July 1
- Restroom site improvements resume August 26 through mid-October (see list here)
- Rock Creek Lake Boat Launch under construction
- Mechanical fuel reduction treatment in Sherwin Creek area August through October
- Intake 2 Dam in Bishop Creek under maintenance by SCE until October 31