Agnew Meadows Group Camp
AGNEW MEADOWS GROUP CAMP
Part of Inyo National Forest
Overview
Agnew Meadows Group Campground is located in the Reds Meadow Valley section of the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, just west of the full-service community of Mammoth Lakes, California. Popular with large families, this group camping facility provides access to some of the most spectacular wilderness in the Sierras and many outdoor activities such as horseback riding, fishing, hiking and photography.Devils Postpile National Monument and the famous Ansel Adams Wilderness are nearby, and a pack station with horseback riding tours and supplies is just down the road.
Facilities
This facility offers sites that can accommodate groups of up to 10 and 20 people. It is adjacent to the main Agnew Meadows Campground and Horse Camp. The road to the facility is narrow, single-lane and only open in summer.Natural Features
The campground sits in a lodgepole pine forest surrounded by high mountain peaks, adjacent to creeks and a small lake. The elevation is 8,400 feet. Spring and early summer wildflower displays bring even more color to the landscape.Many species of wildlife call the mountains home, such as black bear, mountain lions, mule deer, pine marten, pika and numerous fish and birds.
Recreation
This campground is a great base camp for hiking the area's many trails. Within a few miles, campers will find the High Trail, Shadow Creek Trail and River Trail, all open to hiking and horseback riding. Trailheads to the Ansel Adams Wilderness and Pacific Crest Trail are in the vicinity. Hikers are required to ride a shuttle to the trailheads.Fishing enthusiasts can try for trout in the many area lakes or the North Fork of the San Joaquin River.
Nearby Attractions
The area is close to Devils Postpile National Monument and the Ansel Adams Wilderness. Both areas have trails, unparalleled photographic opportunities and are great day trips.Reds Meadow Pack Station and Resort has a general store and cafe. The trailhead for Rainbow Falls also begins near Reds Meadow.
Devils Postpile National Monument
Ansel Adams Wilderness
Important Notices
Reserved Sites will be held until checkout time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of the second day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. Please call the office at 760-934-5795 if you need to inform the campground of an arrival time greater than 24 hours after your arrival date, or if you will not use your reservation whatsoever.
- Access road to group campground is unimproved; not recommended for trailers or RVs due to narrow width
- Campground usually not clear of snow until late May or early June
- A Forest Service access fee must be paid; call 760-924-5500 for more information
- Mosquitoes can be abundant in early to mid summer; campers should come prepared
- This is a high elevation facility; please use caution when traveling from lower elevations
- Be bear aware; keep all food out of sight in food storage lockers and remove all food from area after eating; always keep a clean camp and do not feed any wild animals
Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Mammoth Lakes Visitor Center, (760) 924-5500, or the Mono Lakes Visitor Center, (760) 647-3044.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
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Only 2 pets are allowed.
Please Note: One RV with tow per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. In accordance with standard industry practices, Inyo Recreation will assess an additional $10.00 extra vehicle fee per day for the second vehicle in each single family campsite, and on the third and fourth vehicle in any double family campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the first vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the first two are considered one vehicle, and the third and fourth motorcycle are also considered one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles.
Notifications and Alerts
This facility must remain closed due to road construction.
Available Activities
- PICNICKING - Picnic Tables
- HIKING - Hiking
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
Directions
From U.S. Highway 395, take Highway 203 west through the town of Mammoth Lakes. Pass Mammoth Mountain Ski Area to Minaret Vista. Continue on Red's Meadow Road to the Agnew Meadows turnoff, about 2.5 miles.
Cancellation Policy
<p>Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.</p>
Contact Information
REDS MEADOW SERVICES POBOX395MAMMOTH LAKES, CA 93546
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 02, Loop AGN2, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 03, Loop AGN3, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 04, Loop AGN4, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 01, Loop AGNE, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
