When does the road to Red’s Meadow open?
The forest service opens the road once the snow is removed and can be traveled on safely. The Mammoth Lakes visitor center might have that information. Please call them at (760) 924-5500 or toll-free at (888) 466-2666.
When does Red’s Meadow Resort open / close?
We are usually open by mid June, depending on when the road opens. Please call (760) 924-5500 and ask about the road out to Reds Meadow and Devil’s Postpile.
We usually close the season on September 30, unless we get an early snow, then we close earlier.
Do you sell fishing licenses?
No, but we do sell fishing poles, tackle and bait. Purchase your fishing license at these sporting goods stores or online at www.dfg.gov.
Do you have showers?
Yes, we have hot showers. Our shower facility houses six private showers with two generous water heaters, so we can accommodate a large number of hikers and campers. They are available to everyone for a fee. You can see pictures of the shower facilities here.
Do you have cell service?
Yes, there is good LTE coverage at the Resort. We also have a payphone.
Areas we service
Wondering how far our pack teams roam? Please see the trail map under the “sierra trips” section.
How do I get there?
Here are some helpful transportation websites:
Yosemite Area Transit System: (877) 989-2787
Eastern Sierra Transit Authority: (760) 872-1901
Mammoth Lakes Taxi: (760) 934-8294
There is also a map and directions on our Contact & Directions page.
How far is it from Red’s Meadows to XYZ?
Approximate trail miles:
From Agnew Meadows to:
- Shadow Lake ~ 3 miles
- Lake Ediza ~ 6 miles
- Iceberg Lake ~ 7 miles
- High trail to Thousand Island Lake ~ 8 miles
- River Trail to Garnet Lake ~ 5.6 miles
- Tuolumne Meadows ~ 28.6 miles
- Happy Isles-Yosemite ~ 53.8 miles
From Agnew Meadows (JMT south) to:
- Rosalie Lake ~ 5.5 miles
- Trinity Lakes ~ 6 miles
- Devil’s Postpile ~ 5.5 miles
- From Shadow Lake (jmt north) to:
- Garnet Lake ~ 3 miles
- Thousand Island Lake ~ 4.5 miles
From Red’s Meadow to:
- Island Crossing ~ 8 miles
- Crater Meadow ~ 3 miles
- Deer Creek ~ 4.5 miles
From Devil’s Postpile Ranger Station to:
- Devil’s Postpile ~ 0.4 miles
- Rainbow Falls ~ 2.5 miles
- Minaret Falls ~ 1.5 miles
- Johnston Lake ~ 2 miles
- Minaret Lake ~ 8 miles
- King Creek ~ 2.5 miles
- Fern Lake ~ 5 miles
- Summit Meadow ~ 6 miles
- Beck Lakes ~ 8 miles
- Tuolumne Meadows ~ 34.2 miles