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Campground · CA

OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND

CA · Inyo National Forest

Booking is hardest here in July (6/10) and easiest in May (4/10). Pick a month below for the full breakdown.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. May4
  6. Jun5
  7. Jul6
  8. Aug6
  9. Sep6
  10. Oct4
  11. Nov
  12. Dec
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (July), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for January 15, 2027 become bookable on July 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 45 RV sites
  • Max RV length 58 ft

Activities: SCENIC DRIVE, HIKING, TRAILS, ALL TERRAIN/OHV, TRAILS, HORSE, TRAILS, DIFFICULT HIKING, CAMPING, BOAT RENTAL, WATER ACTIVITIES, SOFTBALL FIELDS, MOUNTAIN BIKING, GONDOLA RIDES, CANOEING, BACKPACKING, BIKING, BOATING, CLIMBING, CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, FISHING, GOLF, HORSEBACK RIDING, KAYAKING, NON-MOTORIZED BOATING, WATER ACCESS, SWIMMING, WILDLIFE VIEWING

Location

Where it is