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****This location is not reservable on Recreation.gov **** Pine City Campground is located in the Inyo National Forest in California's Eastern Sierras, near the town of Mammoth Lakes. The campground stretches along a road that parallels Lake Mary, which sits just across the road. Visitors enjoy easy access to fishing opportunities and many hiking trails. Recreation Lake Mary covers 106 acres and makes a great base camp for a variety of recreational activities. Boating, canoeing, kayaking and rainbow trout fishing are popular activities on the lake. Lake George is adjacent and offers access to many hiking trails into the Upper Lakes Basin, where Crystal, Barrett and TJ Lakes are found. The trails begin in the Lake George parking area. The trail to Crystal Lake is just 2.5 miles round trip. Facilities The campground offers sites for tent and RV camping. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, food storage locker and campfire ring with grill. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Natural Features The campground lies among lodgepole pine trees at an elevation of 8,900 feet. Each campsite has a view of the vertical, 9,000 to 10,000-foot peaks of the John Muir Wilderness, as well as Lake Mary. Many species of wildlife call the mountains home, including black bear, mountain lions, mule deer, pine marten, pika and numerous fish and birds. Nearby Attractions Mammoth Lakes Basin contains several popular lakes with fishing and boating opportunities. Visitors can also access the magnificent John Muir Wilderness nearby, which stretches for 100 miles along the crest of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Lofty, snow-capped peaks, deep canyons and vast expanses of glacially-carved terrain offer extensive hiking and horseback riding trails. ADA Access: N
Pine City Campground is 320 miles north of Los Angeles and 180 miles south of Reno. Follow U.S. Highway 395 to the junction of State Highway 203. Turn west on Highway 203 and drive 7 miles through the town of Mammoth Lakes to the junction of Minaret Road/Highway 203 and Lake Mary Road. Turn left onto Around Lake Mary Road and go less than half a mile to the campground.
Nice, small 10 site campground overlooking Lake Mary. Fishing is just a short walk to lake's edge which is stocked with large rainbows. A host is on site to help you enjoy your stay.
Pine City is so rad! There are 5 campgrounds in a loop off of Lake Mary Road. Pine City is a 10 site first come first serve facing Lake Mary. We had site 10. Incredible views. Daily bear activity but nothing to worry about if you have common sense. Clean bathrooms, flushing toilets and running water. Vern the host was great. 15 minutes out of Mammoth Lakes proper. 5 mile bike ride that is all down hill to town with a free trolley to take you back up the hill. Only reason I give it 4 stars is because during the day, the road in front of the campground has a decent amount of traffic and most people don't go the posted 10 mph speed limit. Could use some speed bumps. Other than that, amazing spot.
Long time Mammoth camper, first time staying in pine city campground. I have never done a review on a camp host, but, Bobby was an amazing host! The campsites were clean and well kept by Bobby as well as the restrooms!!! Bobby is on top of it and makes you feel welcomed and safe! Always there to help or answer a question.
I almost hate to post how awesome this campground is LOL. I hope to keep it a secrete. We have been here year after year and never disappointed. The camp host was bobby and it was his first year. He was as delightful as Vern, who has been camp host previous years. The spots are first come first serve. Plus the mammoth free trolley stop is right in front of campground and it takes you to all the lakes and downtown mammoth every 30 mins. The other plus, Lake Mary is right across the street and you can just carry your pole and throw it in. Grandkids love it. Cinnamon is the campsite bear. Twice daily he walks through camp so keeping food secure is a MUST
Beautiful campground right in the middle of the lake. Unobstructed view of the lake and mountains. Camp Host Bobby and Tom kept the place very clean, they are so very friendly, they treat all with love and respect. Real flush toilet, cleaned at least three times a day. I offered to pay for their dinner in Mammoth but they declined. Site 7 is the best, biggest parking with lots of trees for hammocks.
