Mammoth Campgrounds
There is nothing better than an empty campground.
We found this range of campsites by accident. Tent camping at Yosemite, we decided to cut our camp trip short to search quieter campgrounds, stopping for a visit with a friend working at the Curry Village. He was living in one of the cabins in the park. He had two giant pet rats with free rein of the household, but we took up his offer to stay there. It was fun discovering the park's wilderness from a first-hand point of view, but there were just too many people. How we ended up finding this scenic rest stop was a map. We love maps and to say that the Devils Postpile National Monument pulled us in is an understatement. So now, every year after the 4th of July, we head up to the valley.
Find your quite spot
Upper Soda Spring-28 Campsites: has been revamped it looks like a much smaller campground, has more open spaces.
Pumice Flat-17 Campsites: there are 10 great spots on the river but all spots are great for quite times
Minaret Falls-27 Campsites: you can see the falls from your campsite, great spots for large RV’s and tents.
Reds Meadows-52 Campsites-this is a large campground with small creek running through it.
Looking for a shower?
Drive down to Red's Meadows Pack Station. When we first started camping down in the valley, we didn't know about the showers. Then, one evening sitting at our campsite in Pumice Flats, we saw a guy walking by with a towel. No more baths in the stream. The showers use to be free in the “old tent camping days”, asking only for donations.
Get tokens at General Store $5.00
Bring your own Towels & Flip Flops
All campgrounds are perfect for camping, fishing, and hiking with the least amount of human life.
Campground-amenities
Portable Water
Vault Toilets
Campsites
Bear Lockers
Fire Pit
Table
*Bring your grill
There may be bears in the campgrounds
use bear lockers and dispose of all trash and scents.
