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Sherwin Creek
3 mi east of Mammoth Lakes, CA · Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
About Sherwin Creek
Sherwin Creek Campground is located in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains within 2 miles of the full-service community of Mammoth Lakes, California. Popular among anglers, hikers, off-road vehicle enthusiasts and photographers, the campground is near some of the most spectacular wilderness and outdoor recreation areas in the Sierras. With a motocross track and trails, Sherwin Creek is a hot spot for off-road vehicle enthusiasts. The area's majestic scenery and challenging trails are also a draw for hikers. The Valentine Lake Trail and additional trailheads provide access to the John Muir Wilderness. The eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains are known for their exceptional trout fishing. Anglers can try for rainbow trout in the creek. This large campground has campsites organized into three loops, all within walking distance of the creek. Several tent-only, walk-to sites make up another loop…
- Fees: $30.00 per night per site.
- Managed by: Inyo National Forest, FS
- Where: 3 mi east of Mammoth Lakes, CA · 37.62894, -118.93788
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin Creek Picnic | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Indian Caves Vis | Hiking | 0.3 mi | 0.4 mi |
| FR 3S09C | ATV road | 0.4 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Indian Caves Vis South | Hiking | 0.4 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Sherwin Lakes | Horse | 0.5 mi | 3.0 mi |
| Valentine Lake | Horse | 0.8 mi | 4.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 1 mi
Water fill-up: 1.6 mi
Camps nearby
- Mammoth Mountain RV Park 1.6 mi
- Pine Glen 1.8 mi
- Old Shady Rest Campground 2 mi
- Campsite · 5 mi E of Mammoth Lakes 2.4 mi
- Camp High Sierra 3.1 mi
- Mill City Tract 3.1 mi