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Narrow, single lane road. Only accessible in summer. Accessible by private vehicle only if camping.
In Mammoth Lakes, CA, at intersection of State Rt. 203 (Main St.), Minaret Rd and Lake Mary Rd, take Rt. 203 west about 6 miles to the Minaret Vista entrance booth where a fee is paid. Continue through the booth on Rt. 203 for another 11.8 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign onto a single-lane dirt road and go 0.4 miles to campground.
Although there are no showers, who really goes camping to stay squeaky clean anyway? I've spent the last handful of years camping in the mammoth lakes area and i must say my finest experience was at minaret falls. Off the beaten path it is a nice change from the over crowding i can sometimes find a convict lake. Plus, you're never going to find big foot unless you set up camp deep into the bush. Minaret Falls has a nice creek that runs lateral to the campground. A beautiful water fall was in view from our campsite which i must say was a very nice thing to wake up to every morning. Surrounded by a number of smaller lakes, it is the perfect base camp to travel out of to go fishing and/ or squatching. I would highly recommend this campground. But after reading this please stay away because i want to be the one to catch the biggest fish and capture big foot. That being said this is not Meagan its her brother Dustin. Peace.
Great campground, super friendly host, clean bathrooms, potable water from the spiket, perfect location to explore the valley. Watch the sunset on the river right before you start the campfire for the night, it's about as perfect as it gets to end the day. Also, no mosquitos ( we went mid august). Has bear lockers too..
Ok I have been spoiled by campgrounds that are nicer in my opinion. 1st: Single lane dirt road in and out with lots of sharp turns and smooth dirt hills. 2: Hard to get potable water in your trailer. 3: Unpaved or leveled campsites. 4: Not a place to go with a 25' or larger trailer 5: No flushing toilets or sinks to wash up after restroom use. This campground is better suited for rent or pop up trailers. Be wary if there is rain in the forecast if you don't have four wheel drive and are pulling a trailer. Beautiful views and fishing isn't very good in the immediate area. I will not go back with my trailer. Tent maybe. Have fun !
This is our second time being at reds meadow campground but we actually stay at minaret falls campground. Very clean campground friendly they keep the bathrooms very maintained they are not flush toilets. There is running water you can take showers and check out red Meadows nearby they have a little store showers and the laundry also a good little cafe for quick bite highly recommend enjoy.
