CAMP HIGH SIERRA
869 Lake Mary Road (P.O. Box 711)
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Phone: (760) 934-2368

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General Information

Camp High Sierra is owned and operated by the Department of Recreation and Parks. The camp is staff by well qualified, experienced people. Camp High Sierra is a family-oriented facility. When visiting the camp, the campers must be aware of the diversity of the wildlife sometimes seen in camp: bears, coyotes, raccoons, deer, etc. So please campers, please be aware and be careful. The camp is situated amid towering snow-clad moutains in the pictures que Mammoth Lakes region, and is open during the summer months for family camper, trailer, cabin and tent camping. Amenitites include tables and stoves at each campsite, as well as hot shower and sanitary facilities, and a historic recreation lodge. The surrounding scenic areas are perfect for photographs, as well as opportunities for hiking, swimming, fishing, horseback riding, backpack trips and bicycling.

Dogs are welcome in camp, but must remain with you at all times. They must also be on leash when they are outdoors, inside with you at night, with you when you are away from your cabin or campsite, and always kept as quiet as possible.

CAMP HIGH SIERRA FEES & RESERVATIONS

3900 W. Chevy Chase Dr., Los Angeles, CA  90039
Phone: (213) 485-4853; Fax: (818) 243-0041

Hello High Sierra Campers

It’s time again to start thinking about reserving Camp High Sierra for the Summer of 2009.  The camp will open Wednesday, July 1st, and close Sunday, September 13th at 11:00 a.m.  Prices are increasing for 2009.  They are as follows:

Below are the initial dates to call in for reservations at (213) 485-4853. Please leave your name, and two good phone numbers for Camps Staff to call you back. Do not leave a message for a reservation on the voice mail system. You will be called back as soon as possible, according to your place in the order of the calls.

Only two cabins or campsites may be reserved per phone call.  Additional cabins or campsites will require additional calls.

For reservations made the week of March 2nd, payment is due by March 20th.  Payment must be in full.  No partial payments will be accepted.  Reservations made on or after March 6th will be due within 10 working days.

Send your check or money order (payable to the City of Los Angeles) to the full address at the top of the page. 

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Cancellations made at least one month prior to your arrival date, will receive a refund of payment minus a $50.00 Administrative Fee. Cancellations made less than one month prior to your arrival date will receive no refund. Requests for cancellation by phone must be followed up by a mail, fax or e-mail confirmation.

We look forward to seeing you this coming summer at Camp High Sierra.

SPECIAL NOTE: NEW RATES & FEES - To ensure accurate fees are calculated for your reservation, please call the Camping Office for assistance at 213-485-4853.

Map and directions

From Los Angeles, travel north on I-5 (Golden State Fwy.) to Hwy. 14 (Palmdale/Lancaster exit). Continue north on Hwy. 14 all the way through the town of Mojave. Bear to the right out of Mojave, and continue on 14 until it connects with Hwy 395, about 50 miles north of Mojave. Continue on 395 through Bishop (toward Reno), and exit at the Mammoth Lakes turnoff (Hwy. 203), and continue through Mammoth. The camp will be on your left, approximately one mile past the 3rd signal (on Lake Mary Road). The camp phone number is (760) 934 2368 (summer only).

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