Notice: The National Park Service has announced that the Devils Postpile Campground will remain closed indefinitely in order to provide more room for day-use visitors. "The monument will be developing a long-term plan for the campground and day-use area to better meet visitor needs." Devils Postpile National Monument
Devils Postpile Campground is located within Devils Postpile National Monument, 12 miles west of Mammoth Lakes Village. The campground has 21 first-come, first-served sites. The B Loop, closest to the river, is designated for vehicles with a combined length not exceeding 20 feet. No generators are permitted in the B Loop. Tent camping is welcome. Campsites in the A Loop will accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Devils Postpile Campground is close to the upper reaches of the Middle Fork of the San Joaquin River. A pretty cascade tumbles over the rocks next to the campground. The campground usually fills on summer weekends and is busiest from late July through mid-August.
A narrow access road leads from Minaret Summit down to Devils Postpile Campground. While camping here drivers may bypass the Reds Meadow Shuttle Bus, but are still required to pay a $10 entrance fee. The shuttle only operates in summer.
| Devils Postpile Campground Basics | |
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| Devils Postpile Campground Location: | In Devils Postpile National Monument, off Minaret Summit Road |
| Elevation: | 7,600 feet |
| Mileage/ Driving Times: | Sacramento - 245 miles, 4:47 Reno - 178 miles, 3:30 Los Angeles - 321 miles, 5:22 |
| Number of Campsites: | 21 |
| Open - Closed: | Mid-June through mid-September |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 vehicles |
| Maximum Length of Stay: | 14 days |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | National Park Service |
| NPS - Devils Postpile Information: | (760) 934-2289 |
| Reservations | |
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| No Reservations | All campsites at Devils Postpile Campground are first-come, first-served. |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: | 25 feet |
| Accessible Sites: | Some accessible sites |
| Fees: | $20 per night |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, Noon |
| Devils Postpile Campground Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring, food storage locker; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | At Red's Meadow Resort |
| Dump station: | No |
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Devils Postpile Campground, tent campsite
Devils Postpile Campground
(tables tipped up against trees in preparation for winter)
Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. Purchase firewood locally to avoid spreading pests.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate
Devils Postpile
Those camped at Devils Postpile Campground can easily walk to the Devils Postpile and will find many interesting attractioins in the Reds Meadow area. The shuttle is free for anyone already at Devils Postpile or anywhere within the Reds Meadow valley.
Check Devils Postpile National Monument - Camping for any campground updates.
