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New Shady Rest Campground

Updated November 1, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
90[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
38 ft[3]

New Shady Rest Campground is managed by the USDA Forest Service in Inyo National Forest, California[4]. Recreation.gov lists 90 overnight campsites there, and the campground can be reserved on that site[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov lists 90 campsites at New Shady Rest Campground[1]. Of those, 89 are standard nonelectric sites and 1 is a nonelectric shelter site[1]. All 90 sites are drive-in[5]. Recreation.gov says 90 sites accept an RV or trailer and 90 accept a tent[6]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 38 feet[3]. Recreation.gov lists 3 of the 90 sites as accessible[7]. Most sites allow up to 6 people[8].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 90
Site types[1] 89 standard nonelectric, 1 shelter nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[7] 3
Longest RV or trailer[3] 38 ft (median 29 ft)
Equipment[6] RV or trailer at 90 sites, tent at 90 sites
Pets[9] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[10] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[11] 2:00 PM
Check-out[12] 12:00 PM
People per site[8] 6

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can you reserve New Shady Rest Campground?
Yes, Recreation.gov lists it as reservable[2].
Are dogs allowed at New Shady Rest Campground?
Recreation.gov lists pets as allowed at all 90 campsites with this detail listed[9].
Are campfires allowed at New Shady Rest Campground?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 90 campsites with this detail, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[10].
How long an RV can New Shady Rest Campground take?
The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 38 feet[3].
What are check-in and check-out times?
Recreation.gov lists check-in at 2:00 PM[11] and check-out at 12:00 PM[12].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 90 overnight campsites at New Shady Rest Campground: 89 standard nonelectric, 1 shelter nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. New Shady Rest Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at New Shady Rest Campground: 38 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 29 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. New Shady Rest Campground is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Inyo National Forest, California. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Site access types at New Shady Rest Campground: Drive-In 90 sites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Permitted equipment at New Shady Rest Campground: 90 sites accept an RV or trailer and 90 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. 3 of the 90 campsites at New Shady Rest Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Maximum people per campsite at New Shady Rest Campground: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 6). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at New Shady Rest Campground: yes at all 90 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at New Shady Rest Campground: yes at all 90 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Check-in time at New Shady Rest Campground on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Check-out time at New Shady Rest Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

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