Lower Deadman Campground Inyo National Forest California

Deadman Creek Road
Mammoth Lakes, California 93546
760 873-2400

Lat / Long:

37.720710, -119.009419

Lower Deadman Campground has 8 FREE campsites and offers some sweet off-grid camping between Mammoth Lakes and Juno Lake.  A creek also flows next to the campground. The wilderness area offers spectacular views of nearby mountains including White Wing, Lookout and Deer.

The campground is generally open late May to mid-September and the road to the campground is gravel.  It is roughly a 20-minute drive (via Mammoth Scenic Loop road) to the nearest services over in Mammoth Lakes.

Amenities include vault toilets and a limited number of bear / food storage lockers. Piped water is not available. All sites are fist-come, first-serve and there is a 14-day limit. Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs (up to 45 feet).

Area Recreation & Activities

The area is popular for ATV/OHV enthusiasts as there are several miles of trails that weave throughout the area. Other activities include mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, picnicking and wildlife viewing.

Other campgrounds in the area include Upper Deadman, Obsidian Flat Group and Glass Creek. Developed campgrounds are also located in Mammoth Lakes area.

Reservations:

First Come, First Served

Best Campsites

5, 6

Regions

• Mammoth Lakes Area
• Mountains
• National Forest
• National Forest Campgrounds
• Sierra Nevada

Campsite Types

• Primitive
• RV
• Tent
• Trailer

Amenities

• Cell Service - None
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Food Storage Locker
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Overflow Parking
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Recycling Center
• Restrooms (Vault Toilets)

Activities

• ATV
• Bird Watching
• Hiking
• Horseback riding
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• OHVing
• OTV Trails/Riding
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing