Glass Creek Campground, Mammoth Lakes, CA

Mono Lake Ranger District

Inyo National Forest

Free Camping Near Mammoth Lakes, CA

Glass Creek Campground is a free, developed campground offered by Inyo National Forest. It's a large campground, with 66 sites, with most sites large enough for full-sized fifth-wheel trailers and motorhomes. Campsites are close together, creating the feel of an RV park. Even though it's free to camp here, you are still required to self-register when arriving.

Authority

Mono Lake Ranger District logo

Mono Lake Ranger District

Inyo National Forest

District Office

Tel: (760) 647-3044

Official campground webpage

Particulars

GPS: 37.7517, -118.9878

Elevation: 7,530 feet

Reservations: First come, first served

Camping Fee: None

Permit: None

Max stay: 14 consecutive days wtihin a 10-mile radius, 28 cumulative days in a calendar year

Amenities: Picnic tables, vault toilets, bear proof storage cabinets, fire rings

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Camping at Glass Creek Campground

Located in pine forest north of Mammoth Lakes, this is a highly active, primitive campground. It’s better suited for campers who prefer being surrounded by other campers and those who like to make new friends. It’s also popular with families, you should expect kids running and playing nearby.

There is a six-person limit per campsite, and a two-vehicle limit per campsite. There are no trash cans, you must pack out all of your trash. Glass Creek runs through the campground.

There is a camp host on site. There is also a donation box with a suggested donation of $10.00.

Other Campsites Within 20 Miles Radius

Associated Documents

Forest Order 05-04-50-23-07 Occupancy Limits, Inyo National Forest, (eff: July 3, 2023, term: July 3, 2025)
Motor Vehicle Use Map, Glass Mountain, Inyo National Forest, 2018
Motor Vehicle Use Map, June Lake, Inyo National Forest, 2018
Motor Vehicle Use Map, Mono Lake, Inyo National Forest, 2018
Motor Vehicle Use Map, Bald Mountain, Inyo National Forest, 2018

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