“The Dyrt” Lists 10 Campgrounds across US that Are Hardest to Reserve. Twin Lakes Mammoth comes in at #9
Mammoth California – Twin Lakes Campground offers lakeside camping with fishing, boating, waterfall views and hiking, all while in close proximity to the amenities in the town of Mammoth Lakes. And once it opens in the Spring or Early summer you can expect it is booked pretty much every day of the season.
The Dyrt is a popular membership app for the Camping community. An App for Campers made by Campers. The Dyrt recently Announced the 10 hardest-to-book campgrounds in the countryThere are different reasons for the popularity of these places, but a common thread is natural beauty. Whether it’s taking in the panoramic views from high altitudes in the Rocky Mountains or relaxing lakeside in Tennessee, campers flock to these locations year after year. And oftentimes there will be wildlife waiting to greet them. The Dyrt
Camping’s popularity is at an all-time high. More than 80 million Americans went camping last year, and 58.4 percent of campers surveyed in the 2023 Camping Report said they had difficulty finding a campsite to book because all reservations were taken.
According to Dyrt’s research the Twin Lakes Campground is booked about 92% of the time. We don’t deny that Mammoth lake sis popular and that this is probably fairly accurate, but find it intriguing that today if I log in to reservations.gov in looks like about 80% of the dates in June and July are still available for reservations. Now we do not know this year when the snow will actually be removed from the basin in Mammoth so that may have something to do with that oddity today.
However on further inspection if I click on available dates there is about only 10% maybe less available spots in the campgrounds on those dates.
So if you want to camp in Mammoth this summer , you might want to hustle to Recreation.gov today to reserve your spot. or like The Dyrt says you might be waiting for a cancelation.
Twin Lake Campground Features
The campground is forested with lodgepole pine, providing partial shade and a private setting. It sits at an elevation of 8,600 feet at the base of snow-capped, 11,059′ Mammoth Mountain, a popular skiing destination. A cascading waterfall flows into one of the lakes.
The mountains are abundant with wildlife, including black bear, mountain lions, mule deer, pine marten, pika and many species of fish and birds.
Several trails offer a variety of hikes nearby, including a 4-mile trail on Mammoth Mountain and two shorter nature trails along the lakes.
Amenities
- Boat Ramp
- Drinking Water
- Fee Station
- Parking
- Picnic Table
- Food Locker
- Fire Pit
- Grills/Fire Ring
Campground usually not clear of snow until late May or early June
Be bear aware; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating; always keep a clean camp and do not feed any wild animals
Getting Here
The campground is 320 miles north of Los Angeles and 180 miles south of Reno, Nevada. Follow U.S. Highway 395 to the junction of State Highway 203. Turn west on 203 and drive 7 miles through the town of Mammoth Lakes. Highway 203 becomes Main Street, and then becomes Lake Mary Road, which leads to the Lakes Basin. Continue on Lake Mary Road to the Twin Lakes cutoff.
If Twin Lakes is full other campgrounds in the area include:
- Coldwater Campground
- New Shady Rest Campground
- Old Shady Rest Campground
- Pine City Campground
- Lake George Campground
- Lake Mary Campground
- Lake Mamie Campground
- Convict Lake Campground
- Reds Meadow Campground
- Agnew Meadows Campground
