Coldwater Campground, Crowley Lake, CA

Coldwater Campground is located in the Mammoth Ranger District, Inyo National Forest (4 hrs 35 min northeast of Clovis, CA) with an elevation of 8,936 feet. There are a total of 74 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to mid September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 18 and 43 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. There is a fee of $29.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming, marina, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.

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Campsite Reviews (206)

4.6 out of 5

5 star		74%
4 star		16%
3 star		4%
2 star		3%
1 star		0%

@NicolasD840202 · Camped on Sep 19, 2024 at Campsite #65

Superb location and very friendly camphosts make you feel instantly welcome at Coldwater Campground! The nearby Lake Mary is a wonderful place for a morning stroll, just make sure you pack warm clothes as the temperatures after mid-september can become quite chilly!

@DeanneMD8D9857 · Camped on Sep 15, 2024 at Campsite #28

Great location with proximity to all the Lakes. Big campsites with creeks on both sides.

@GaryC9619428 · Camped on Sep 8, 2024 at Campsite #36

Love this campground, tent sites 4 and 5 are awesome!! The new camp hosts were super nice and available, another great stay!

@SophiaC4484364 · Camped on Sep 8, 2024 at Campsite #75

Loved this campground !! So beautiful, access to many many hikes and lakes, and running water in the bathrooms. Will definitely be back soon

@PatrickS396870 · Camped on Sep 8, 2024 at Campsite #54

Beautiful campground and excellent camp hosts. Tons of hiking, fishing, and relaxation. The only issue with the specific camp site has to do with orientation if you have a trailer. The doors open on the road side, as opposed to the campsite area, and if you have a 30+ ft trailer the back is somewhat close to the fire pit. We managed so not a deal breaker but something to be aware of. Cell coverage is on with T-Mobile, which can be a pro and con. Beautiful site, interesting mines nearby, clean restrooms, plenty of potable water spigots. Would camp here again.

@michaelk687828 · Camped on Sep 8, 2024 at Campsite #49

The area is beautiful with several amazing hikes that start from the campground. The lakes are great for fishing. We will definitely return!

@ScottM5484435 · Camped on Aug 28, 2024 at Campsite #24

Adjacent to Lake Mary and Duck Lake Trailhead; clean restrooms.

@JosephP4482456 · Camped on Aug 25, 2024 at Campsite #24

In the Mammoth Lakes basin- fishing, hiking, biking.

@BenS5147247 · Camped on Aug 25, 2024 at Campsite #78

Amazing campground tucked between two mountain streams with easy access to some equally amazing trails up to the alpine lakes.

@GinaD9680128 · Camped on Aug 23, 2024 at Campsite #13

Such a wonderful campground. We always love staying here. Unfortunately on this trip it was marred by the stupid actions of drunken people. Due to their actions our favorite and beloved bear was killed. He was euthanized not because he was a bad bear but because of the actions of these campers. The camp gives each site information about bear safety. Apparently they did not read this information. Such a sad situation. If you want to camp here please know you will encounter wildlife. Know what to do to protect yourself and the animals. If you plan on drinking and not being throughout go somewhere else.

@MariaB3389571 · Camped on Aug 22, 2024 at Campsite #59

Beautiful campground, but site 59 is too close to the day use parking area.

@NigelD478C6EC0 · Camped on Aug 19, 2024 at Campsite #17

Overall a nice campground, but tent camping was definitely made harder by the consistent visitation of the bear that frequents there. He only ate a box of our cliff bars, but prepping and eating meals was always on edge. I'd say if you're tent camping here, make sure the meals are simple and quick to avoid that issue, and definitely be very bear aware and make good use of the bear box.

@BethC1278019 · Camped on Aug 19, 2024 at Campsite #73

I loved this campground and accessibility to hikes

@TomG1587676 · Camped on Aug 19, 2024 at Campsite #11

Site #11 is not the best site we've been at in at this campground - out tent was pitched very close to the road and was lit up by the headlights of every car that drove by after dusk. And every car that enters Coldwater campground has to drive by site #11 to leave the campground.

@GayleenME2099D · Camped on Aug 18, 2024 at Campsite #8

Beautiful campground. Clean, quiet and exactly what we needed.

@MariaB3389571 · Camped on Aug 18, 2024 at Campsite #54

Beautiful campground, clean, friendly host. Only drawback is that I suspect that some people are not careful with food storage or that they feed the bears. Hiking trails next to the campground.

@JeremyV01A79C6 · Camped on Aug 15, 2024 at Campsite #29

Great spot! Tent campers - great flat spot for the tent, great fire pit, great picnic table. Could hear the creek from our campsite. Bathrooms were as clean as all the reviews noted - sparkling! Camping spots were more spread out than other places - a good thing. Firewood prices were the same as at the local grocery store and there was plenty on hand. Would absolutely come back again to camp. Campsite host is awesome.

@DavidK6336379 · Camped on Aug 11, 2024 at Campsite #63

This was our 3rd Summer camping in Coldwater Campground and once again we had a wonderful time. Camp hosts Keith and Kathy were on top of everything including clean campsite on arrival, warm greetings, and cleaning of bathrooms multiple times a day. I can't say enough about Keith and Kathy, they certainly make the stay better including bear alerts and safe distance viewing of these amazing wild animals. We are already looking forward to next Summer. Reminder and request to all visitors, please keep your campsites bear safe securing all your trash, food and other scented items that the bears will get into. Also, please respect these wild animals by giving them adequate safe space to roam through their territory with minimum human interaction. Victor RIP and thank you for letting so many of us safely experience your presence.

@RussellB587401 · Camped on Aug 11, 2024 at Campsite #65

Very clean and the camp host was great.

@Stephanie78890 · Camped on Aug 6, 2024 at Campsite #31

Stayed at site 31. Someone in the reviews said the driveway was too steep to car camp but I disagree, it was fine for me. The bear, however, is a problem and we did have a close encounter with him. Would watch out for that and keep things locked in the bear locker.

@MichaelM541440 · Camped on Aug 5, 2024 at Campsite #34

Cleanest campground Ive been in since the last time I camped here. Stayed down in Twin Lakes campground the rest of the week which was very good too but Coldwater is the bomb. Quiet, clean and very roomyno campsite next to my tent window.

@ArjenB5A1E613D · Camped on Aug 4, 2024 at Campsite #59

The campground is beautiful but our site (59) was right next to the parking lot. That did not show in the photo. I had the idea we were camping in the parking lot. Took quite some of the fun away.

@RobertB6182770 · Camped on Aug 3, 2024 at Campsite #64

Very clean campground! The camp site was clean and the fire pit was cleaned out. You could tell the camp host cleaned up prior to our arrival.

@AngelH913E4AA4 · Camped on Aug 1, 2024 at Campsite #39

Camp spots are nicely spread out to give everyone enough space. Plenty of access to water, bathrooms, and trash cans, we did have a bear that did not want to leave the campground but the host were kind enough to show the bear back to its side of the mountain.

@HeatherN778865 · Camped on Aug 1, 2024 at Campsite #64

Clean bathrooms, informative hosts, close to lakes and town but watch out for Victor the bear!

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