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Lake Mary Campground

Lake Mary CampgroundPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
48
sites
May–Sep
best months

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Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 15 h ago

Is Lake Mary Campground open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 3 alerts for Inyo National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Inyo National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 48 sites for tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 8,950 ftHigh camp: expect cold nights, even in summer
  • Near Palo AltoMammoth Ranger District · Inyo National Forest

Lake Mary is the star of the Mammoth Lakes region. Of the 11 lakes in the area, Mary is the largest and most developed. Lake Mary Campground is a large facility with plenty of amenities in and around it. The lake provides a great base for activities like fishing, viewing waterfalls, hiking and backpacking.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Lake Mary 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 Mary 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, 3.7 mi away at 7,804 ft. The station sits about 1,100 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.

Lake Mary Campground

48 sites for tent and RV camping

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