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Lake George Campground

May–Sep
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  • At 9,051 ftHigh camp: expect cold nights, even in summer
  • Mammoth Ranger DistrictInyo National Forest

Lake George Campground is a Forest Service campground in the Mammoth Ranger District of Inyo National Forest in California, about 4 miles from Mammoth Lakes. It sits among a cluster of trails, climbing areas and other campgrounds, making it a convenient base for exploring the surrounding high-country terrain. The site has flush toilets, and a fee is charged for stays. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Mammoth Lakes show July highs around 78°F with lows near 49°F, while winter highs hover around 41°F with lows in the teens. Several destinations lie within a short distance. The Mammoth Crest hike starts just 0.1 mile away, and the Barrett Lake to Lake Mary hike is 0.2 mile off. Climbers can head to Sister Boulder, about 0.3 mile away, and Lake Mary Campground is 0.4 mile away.

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    Lake George Campground

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Lakefront

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 1 mi
  • If it rains

    Twin Falls view

    Viewpoint

    On your way back · 1 mi

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  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Lake George Campground

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      41° / 17°

    2. Feb

      41° / 18°

    3. Mar

      45° / 22°

    4. Apr

      51° / 27°

    5. May

      60° / 35°

    6. Jun

      70° / 42°

    7. Jul

      78° / 49°

    8. Aug

      77° / 47°

    9. Sep

      71° / 40°

    10. Oct

      61° / 30°

    11. Nov

      49° / 23°

    12. Dec

      41° / 17°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mammoth Lakes Rs, CA, 4.1 mi away at 7,804 ft. The station sits about 1,200 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.