Overview

This campground is located near Mammoth Pool.  Each site has a table, food storage locker, grill and fire ring. 

Facilities

Each site has a table, grill and fire ring. Vault toilets are available.

Natural Features

The Sierra National Forest, located on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada, is known for its spectacular mountain scenery and abundant natural resources. The terrain includes rolling, oak-covered foothills, heavily forested middle elevation slopes and the starkly beautiful alpine landscape of the High Sierra.

Placer Campground is located near the Ansel Adams Wilderness, known for its jagged peaks, including 13,157-foot Mt. Ritter, and numerous lakes and streams.

Recreation

Mammoth Pool Reservoir offers a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, boating, hiking and wildlife viewing. A boat ramp is available at the reservoir.

Hikers can access the nearby French Trail, a 12.7-mile foot trail that provides access to the Ansel Adams Wilderness.

Nearby Attractions

A popular pastime in the area is to take a drive on the 83-mile Sierra Vista Scenic Byway.

Important Notices

• Maximum length of stay = 14 days

• 30 feet or larger RVs not recommended Boat parking is not available in the individual campsites. However, boats may be kept at the launch area or at Wagners campground (private campground nearby).

• Potable water is not available at this site.

• This facility is operated by Sierra Recreation, A Division of ExplorUS.

• In accordance with standard industry practices, Sierra Recreation will be assessing a $10 additional vehicle fee per day on the second vehicle in each single family campsite, and on the third and fourth vehicle in any double family campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the first vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the first two are considered as one vehicle for determining additional vehicle fees. The third and fourth motorcycle would also be considered as one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles.

• Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Sierra National Forest Headquarters, (559) 297-0706.

• Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.

• Click here for more information about Sierra National Forest

Directions

<p>From Fresno take Hwy 41 north to Road 200. Turn right and travel east to North Fork.. Continue through North Fork and travel 37 miles northeast on Minarets Road (Forest 81), to Mammoth Pool Road, (Forest Road 25), turn right and travel 1/2 mile to the campground turnoff.</p>

Contact Information

Phone: 559-642-3212

Rental Options

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