Coldwater Campground - Inyo NF (CA)

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ReservableAccess

74Sites

43 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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 throughout the facility, and there are picnic tables, campfire rings and bear-proof food storage lockers at each campsite. Natural Features This campground sits in a pine forest at an elevation of 8,900 feet. Large and small boulders are strewn about the campground. Coldwater and Mammoth Creeks run alongside the campsites. Crystal clear Lake Mary, one of several lakes in the Mammoth Lakes Basin, is nearby. The Eastern Sierras are abundant with wildlife, including black bear, mountain lions, mule deer, pine marten, pika and many species of fish and birds. Nearby Attractions Visitors can explore the magnificent John Muir Wilderness, which stretches 100 miles along the crest of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, a land of lofty snow-capped mountains, deep canyons and vast expanses of glacially-carved terrain. Hiking and horseback riding trails are abundant. Charges & Cancellations Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 74

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	001	standard nonelectric	18 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	003	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	004	standard nonelectric	34 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	005	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	006	standard nonelectric	28 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	007	standard nonelectric	33 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	008	standard nonelectric	34 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	009	standard nonelectric	26 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	010	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	011	standard nonelectric	28 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	012	standard nonelectric	37 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	013	standard nonelectric	33 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	014	standard nonelectric	34 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	015	standard nonelectric	29 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	016	standard nonelectric	26 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	017	standard nonelectric	43 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	018	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	021	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	022	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	023	standard nonelectric	33 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	024	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	025	standard nonelectric	38 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	026	standard nonelectric	22 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	027	standard nonelectric	38 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	028	standard nonelectric	38 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	029	standard nonelectric	38 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	030	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	031	standard nonelectric	29 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	032	standard nonelectric	23 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	033	standard nonelectric	33 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	034	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	035	standard nonelectric	23 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	036	standard nonelectric	28 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	037	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	038	standard nonelectric	33 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	039	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	040	standard nonelectric	28 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	041	standard nonelectric	31 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	042	standard nonelectric	31 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	043	standard nonelectric	31 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	044	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	045	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	046	standard nonelectric	29 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	047	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	048	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	049	standard nonelectric	22 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	050	standard nonelectric	33 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	051	standard nonelectric	33 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	052	standard nonelectric	29 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	053	standard nonelectric	29 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	054	standard nonelectric	37 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	055	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	056	standard nonelectric	28 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	057	standard nonelectric	26 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	058	standard nonelectric	34 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	059	standard nonelectric	34 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	060	standard nonelectric	31 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	061	standard nonelectric	37 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	062	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA COLDWATER CAMPGROUND	063	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—

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SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

Book on recreation.gov

SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in CA-03. This member’s public-lands record →

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