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Campground Camping at Coldwater Campground

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  • Set in a pine forest between two alpine creeks, Coldwater Campground is one of the largest and most popular campgrounds in the Lakes Basin. At 8,900 feet, the nights can be chilly, ideal for stargazing and gathering around a blazing campfire. By day, access three major trailheads into the high country or take a short stroll to Lake Mary or to the Mammoth Consolidated Mine site. Amenities include picnic tables, water, flushable toilets, campfire rings with grills, bear boxes, and garbage removal. Some sites are available first-come, first-served. The rest must be reserved well in advance through recreation.gov.

  • Set in a pine forest between two alpine creeks, Coldwater Campground is one of the largest and most popular campgrounds in the Lakes Basin. At 8,900 feet, the nights can be chilly, ideal for stargazing and gathering around a blazing campfire. By day, access three major trailheads into the high country or take a short stroll to Lake Mary or to the Mammoth Consolidated Mine site. Amenities include picnic tables, water, flushable toilets, campfire rings with grills, bear boxes, and garbage removal. Some sites are available first-come, first-served. The rest must be reserved well in advance through recreation.gov.

  • Experience Checklist

    • Complete Car Camping Kit
    • Complete RV Camping
    • Complete Tent Camping
    • First-aid kit
    • Flashlight
    • Insect repellent
    • Jacket or windbreaker
    • Knife
    • Knowledge and understanding of local conditions
    • Permits as required
    • Rain jacket
    • Sleeping bag
    • Sleeping pad
    • Sunscreen/lip protector
    • Tent

    Public Services

    Experience Information

    Trail Length
    1.3 miles
    Trail Surface
    Asphalt - Vehicle Accessible
    Duration
    Overnight

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Coldwater Trailheads

  • Hours/Season: 24/7 - Certain amenities/facilities limited | Fall  Spring  Summer 

  • Birding  Camping  Equestrian  Fall Color Viewing  Fishing  Hiking  Interpretive  Photography  Running  Vista Viewing  Wildflower Viewing 

Lake Mary

  • Hours/Season: Store/marina: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., summer only | Year Round 

  • Boating  Fishing  Paddleboarding 

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Coldwater Campground Camping
Coldwater Creek Wildflower Viewing
Coldwater Trailheads Birding Camping Equestrian Fall Color Viewing Fishing Hiking Interpretive Photography Running Vista Viewing Wildflower Viewing
Lake Mary Boating Fishing Paddleboarding
Mammoth Consolidated Mine Interpretive Photography
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