Coldwater Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Trailer Dump Site · 89.8 mi
- Nearest water fill
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 90.4 mi
- Coordinates
- 37.5956, -118.9936
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
Is Coldwater Campground free?
No. Coldwater Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Coldwater Campground?
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.
What are the rules at Coldwater Campground?
Dogs must always be on leash and under owner control. Maximum stay 14 days. Active bear area. All food must be secured overnight and when not attended; bear boxes are provided and must be used (typical bear box size 48" x 30" x 36"). Always keep a clean camp and do not feed wildlife.
Nearby
- Coldwater Campground - Inyo NF (CA)0.3 mi
- Pine City Campground0.7 mi
- Lake George Campground1.0 mi
- LAKE MARY CAMPGROUND1.1 mi
- TWIN LAKES CAMPGROUND1.6 mi
- SHERWIN CREEK3.8 mi
- NEW SHADY REST CAMPGROUND4.0 mi
- Sherwin Creek Campground4.0 mi
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Trailer Dump Site89.8 mi
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water90.4 mi
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
