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Agnew
Meadows Campground
Inyo National Forest -
Mammoth Ranger District
 Agnew
Meadows camp is the first campground located beyond Minaret Pass where
the steep descent ends and the road goes from one-lane to
two-lane. Agnew Meadows is located down a 1/2 mile dirt road from
Minaret Road. The shuttle stop is at Minaret Road.
The
camp is laid out in a moderately dense forest abutting Agnew
Meadows. There is a small stream that runs along the east side of
the campground with a half dozens sites on it. However it is
densely thicketed with willows and other water loving plants.
Being
next to a verdant meadow, Agnew Meadows has it's share of mosquitoes and
flies. It is advisable to bring along a good bug repellent with
you.
Agnew
Meadows is a great location for hikers. It is near the trailhead
for the Pacific Crest Trail and John Muir Trails. You can connect
from here to thousands of miles of hiking trails. A backpackers
dream. There is a good day hike to Shadow and Ediza Lakes (see
topo maps). Agnew Meadows Pack Station is along the entrance road
on the way in. There you can arrange horseback tours of the
surrounding Ansel Adams Wilderness. Additionally you can hike to
camps/attraction downstream.
Showers
are available at the Red's Meadow Camp (approx. 4 miles south on Minaret
Road). You can take the shuttle there. Showers are free
(donations encouraged). Facilities are rustic, but the water is
heated by natural hot springs. Located just south of Red's Meadow
is Red's Meadow Resort featuring a Store, Diner, Cabins and Horseback
Riding. Reviewed JUL03.
NOTE:
Red's Meadow/Devil's Postpile Mandatory Shuttle. Visitors who are
not camping are required to take the Shuttle Bus from Mammoth Mountain
Ski Area. Visitors that are camping in the Agnew Meadows camp can
proceed over Minaret Summit without taking the shuttle, but are required
to pay a $7/person access fee, maximum $20 per car. After paying
this fee, you are free to use the shuttles within the Red's
Meadow/Devil's Postpile Area. Shuttles run from 7AM - 7:30
PM. You can avoid the Mandatory Shuttle by crossing over Minaret
Summit before 7AM or after 7:30 PM. However, you will have to pay
your fee on the way out (should you leave between 7AM - 7:30 PM).
Day Visitors, Hikers and Backpackers are required to take the
shuttle. If you do not secure a camp site, you may be fined.
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