Coldwater Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $33 per night. Coldwater Campground is a National Forest campground near Mammoth Lakes, California.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Single Site: $33 per night
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
On site: Toilets and potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 9,025 ft
37.5956, -118.9936 in Mono. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Coldwater Campground?
No. Coldwater Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Coldwater Campground?
Camping at Coldwater Campground costs Single Site: $33 per night.
Is there drinking water at Coldwater Campground?
Yes, Coldwater Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Coldwater Campground?
Coldwater Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Coldwater Campground
Hot springs and waterfalls nearby
Nearest to Coldwater Campground, in straight-line miles: Rainbow Falls (waterfall, 4.9 miles), Hot Creek (hot spring, 10 miles), Wild Willy's Hot Springs (hot spring, 10 miles), and Mono Hot Springs (hot spring, 19 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
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- Not on record
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- Single Site: $34 per night
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Lake Mary Campground - Sites
- 48
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- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $34 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Mammoth Lakes and campgrounds in Mono.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01