USDA Forest Service · California
Lake George Campground
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 9,055 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · Verizon weak · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- LAKE GEORGE CG (NFSR 04S32A) · asphalt · suitable for passenger cars
- Nearest town
- Mammoth Lakes, CA
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
US Forest Service campground. Mammoth Lakes Basin is located through town, just 5 to 10 minutes drive. The campground is located a short walk from the shore of Lake George. 15 Campsites. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Fees
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $34 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $10 per vehicle per night
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 15° | -4° | 45° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 31° | 13° | -1° | 46° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 33° | 17° | -1° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 39° | 21° | 5° | 52° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 49° | 29° | 10° | 61° | 10 of 11 |
| June | 64° | 40° | 21° | 76° | 6 of 11 |
| July | 74° | 49° | 40° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 71° | 48° | 40° | 78° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 64° | 43° | 31° | 72° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 55° | 33° | 13° | 70° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 44° | 26° | 5° | 62° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 34° | 16° | -1° | 50° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- T.J. Lake Trailhead · 0.4 mi as the crow flies
Barrett Lake to Lake Mary 1.1 mi Hike · Drive there - Mammoth Pass Trailhead · 1.0 mi as the crow flies
Mammoth Pass - Red's Meadow 4.0 mi Hike, Mammoth Lks Pack-Mammoth Pass 1.3 mi Hike · Drive there - Panorama Dome Trailhead · 1.3 mi as the crow flies
Panorama Dome Mtn Bike 0.8 mi Hike, Panorama Dome Mtn Bike Spur 0.6 mi Hike, Panorama Dome Vis 0.3 mi Hike · Drive there - Mammoth Rock Trailhead · 1.4 mi as the crow flies
Mammoth Rock 2.5 mi Hike · Drive there - Rainbow Falls Trailhead · 3.8 mi as the crow flies
Lower Rainbow Falls 1.8 mi Hike · Drive there
All 659 trails in Inyo National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Lake Mary Campground · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi · 48 sites
- Pine City Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi
- Coldwater Campground - Inyo NF (CA) · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 74 sites
- Twin Lakes Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 94 sites
- Coldwater Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi
All public campgrounds in California · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-08-06. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.