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Sherwin Creek Campground

Updated November 2, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
85[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
60 ft[3]

Sherwin Creek is a campground run by the USDA Forest Service in Inyo National Forest, California[4]. Recreation.gov lists 85 overnight campsites and the campground can be reserved there[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov describes the campground as sitting near Mammoth Lakes, within 2 miles of town[5]. The sites are grouped into three loops close to the creek, plus a tent-only walk-to loop[5]. Of the 85 sites, 70 are standard nonelectric and 15 are walk-to[1]. Recreation.gov shows 70 sites that accept an RV or trailer and 84 that accept a tent[6]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 60 feet[3]. Access types are Drive-In for 71 sites and Hike-In for 14 sites[7]. Each campsite allows 6 people at most[8].

Campsite details

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

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 85
Site types[1] 70 standard nonelectric, 15 walk to
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Longest RV or trailer[3] 60 ft (median 36 ft)
Equipment[6] RV or trailer at 70 sites, tent at 84 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 Sherwin Creek campground?
Yes, Sherwin Creek can be reserved on Recreation.gov[2].
Are dogs allowed at Sherwin Creek?
Recreation.gov lists pets as allowed at all 85 campsites with this detail[9]. Details can lag behind changes on the ground.
Are campfires allowed at Sherwin Creek?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 85 campsites with this detail, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[10].
How long an RV can Sherwin Creek fit?
The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 60 feet[3]. Only 70 sites accept an RV or trailer[6].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 85 overnight campsites at Sherwin Creek: 70 standard nonelectric, 15 walk to. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Sherwin Creek can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Sherwin Creek: 60 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 36 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Sherwin Creek is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Inyo National Forest, California. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Recreation.gov description for Sherwin Creek. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Permitted equipment at Sherwin Creek: 70 sites accept an RV or trailer and 84 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Site access types at Sherwin Creek: Drive-In 71, Hike-In 14 sites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Maximum people per campsite at Sherwin Creek: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 6). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Sherwin Creek: yes at all 85 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Sherwin Creek: yes at all 85 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Check-in time at Sherwin Creek on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM (for 84 of 85 sites). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Check-out time at Sherwin Creek 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.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.