No sites offered for these datesA forested campground near trout fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. Most campsites have no hookups, and RV fit varies by site.
The campground is a convenient base for the eastern Sierra's many recreational options. Trailheads and routing for hikers, mountain bikers and off-road riders are close by, and winter access puts you near major skiing areas; the region's creeks and lakes also draw anglers chasing trout a short drive away.













Length limits vary by campsite.
Dump station on site.
Check dates on Recreation.gov. Showing 40 of 45 sites.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 033 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 009 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 050 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 004 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 025 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 037 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 024 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 006 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 035 standard nonelectric |
Hookups (individual campsites): 45 no-hookup individual sites.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
Themes from recent written reviews on Recreation.gov. Quotes are verbatim.
“Old Shady Rest CG stays open a week later (3rd week) than most USFS campgrounds.”
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (209 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Campsite 004 is located beside the host's site. It is level and close to the restrooms. Old Shady Rest CG stays open a week later (3rd week) than most USFS campgrounds. ”
“walking distance to town, short drive to lakes. very friendly camp hosts/owners. definitely would stay there again!”
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| $32 |
| 001 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 031 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 028 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 038 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 029 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 044 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 051 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 049 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 012 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 014 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 003 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 032 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 027 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 016 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 002 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 020 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 040 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 048 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 030 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 021 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 023 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 036 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 018 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 047 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 045 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.
Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.
Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 58 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Travel trailer · 18 ft · sleeps 5 · 76 mi from campground
$100/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 28 ft · sleeps 6 · 76 mi from campground
$108/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Camper van · 20 ft · sleeps 2 · 102 mi from campground
$189/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
View rentalPaid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Yosemite National Park area · 9 hr · from $220/person

Yosemite National Park area · 8 hr · from $1295/person

Yosemite National Park area · 8 hr · from $250/person

Yosemite National Park area · 8 hr · from $360/person
stays up to 14 nights (Recreation.gov rules).
For July weekends, book about 174 days ahead. Three in four July Friday and Saturday arrivals were booked later than that, and half were booked 85 days or less before arrival. Past timing is guidance, not a guarantee of what is open now.
| Arrival month | Fri/Sat arrivals: half booked at least | A quarter at least | Other days: half booked at least | A quarter at least |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 54 days ahead | 110 days ahead | 40 days ahead | 134 days ahead |
| June | 56 days ahead | 136 days ahead | 54 days ahead | 142 days ahead |
| July | 85 days ahead | 174 days ahead | 65 days ahead | 168 days ahead |
| August | 59 days ahead | 155 days ahead | 58 days ahead | 147 days ahead |
| September | 57 days ahead | 109 days ahead | 35 days ahead | 96 days ahead |
| October | 29 days ahead | 52 days ahead | 19 days ahead | 42 days ahead |
Months with fewer than 30 reservations of that kind are left blank. Sites where nearly every booking was made the day of arrival (pay on arrival) are left out. Closed seasons, windows not yet released for booking, and currently unavailable nights are separate from this history.
Based on Recreation.gov reservations, FY2015–2025 (13,672 reservations in the years scored). Counts reservations made, not nights actually camped: cancellations aren't in the data, and nights a site was closed count as not booked. FY2020–21 (COVID) are left out of the scores.

Yosemite National Park area · 4 hr–6 hr · from $333/person

Yosemite National Park area · 14 hr–15 hr · from $1200/person

Yosemite National Park area · 5 hr · from $220/person

Yosemite National Park area · 7 hr · from $180/person

Yosemite National Park area · 1.5 hr · from $90/person
45 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
Tent, van or small RV, no power
45 sites · $32/night
Loops: AREA OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND (45)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15