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Originally Posted by BroncoHauler
Here's my shortlist of campgrounds along 395 based on some indecipherable, unrepeatable criteria. Any firsthand experience, positive or negative, with the following campgrounds?
French Camp (near Lake Crowley)
New Shady Rest (Mammoth Mountain area)
Old Shady Rest (Mammoth Mountain area)
Twin Lakes (near Mammoth Mountain)
Herb
P.S. Jack, I will check occasionally for Yosemite cancellations. Thanks for the recommendation.
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You probably already know this, but any campground in Shady rest or Twin Lakes is going to be very crowded during the summer.
The density of campsites is high and the yahoo factor is often as high or higher. Not secluded nor remote.
Of the two, I would much prefer Twin Lakes. The location, scenery and fishing are great in the lakes basin.
Never been to French camp, but anything near Crowley is unlikely to have much or any tree cover if that matters to you.
For USFS camping within 20 miles of Mammoth, my favorite campsites are in the Rock Creek area. Iris meadow and Big meadow are creekside, small and very scenic.
Good luck.
Rob