Mono Hot Springs
Mono Hot Springs Campground sits above Kaiser Pass in the High Sierra, on the South Fork of the San Joaquin River in an area known for its hot mineral baths. The camp is divided into two sections that are separated by Mono Hot Springs Resort, and some sites are shaded by aspen and lodgepole pine.
The campground sits at an elevation of 6,700 feet with many cliffs in the area. It makes a great base for exploring the nearby Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness areas or for simply relaxing and enjoying the scenery.
Each campsite has a picnic table, grill and bear-proof food storage locker. Vault toilets are provided. Drinking water is not available at the camp but can be acquired along with other supplies at the general store at Mono Hot Springs Resort.
Need to Know
- RVs and motor homes over 25 feet are not recommended on Kaiser Road due to single-lane road with blind curves.
- This is bear country; please store all food in bear-proof containers
In accordance with standard industry practices, Sierra Recreation will be assessing an 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.
Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.
Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
Fire Restrictions: 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.
Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).
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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.
Nearby Attractions
Edison Lake is a popular recreation area nearby offering boating, fishing and horseback riding. From this area, hikers and horseback riders can access the John Muir Wilderness, and the Pacific Crest Trail, which extends from Mexico to Canada.
Recreation
The Mono Hot Springs area provides opportunities for fishing, birding, mountain biking, hiking and relaxing in the hot springs. Interpretive programs are offered at the campground on Friday nights during the summer.
Wading is permitted in the San Joaquin River, which is known for its excellent fly fishing.
Trailheads in the area include Devil's Table (5 miles) and Doris Lake (2 miles). The Mono Creek Trail connects Mono Hot Springs to Edison Lake, a hike of about 10 miles round-trip.
Changes & Cancellations
Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
Contact Information
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Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 559-893-2111
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From Clovis, California, take Highway 168 north 70 miles to Huntington Lake Campground office at Eastwood. Take Kaiser Pass Road to Mono Hot Springs Campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 014, Loop AREA MONO HOT SPRINGS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop AREA MONO HOT SPRINGS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop AREA MONO HOT SPRINGS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop AREA MONO HOT SPRINGS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop AREA MONO HOT SPRINGS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop AREA MONO HOT SPRINGS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop AREA MONO HOT SPRINGS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop AREA MONO HOT SPRINGS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop AREA MONO HOT SPRINGS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop AREA MONO HOT SPRINGS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop AREA MONO HOT SPRINGS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop AREA MONO HOT SPRINGS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop AREA MONO HOT SPRINGS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop AREA MONO HOT SPRINGS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop AREA MONO HOT SPRINGS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop AREA MONO HOT SPRINGS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop AREA MONO HOT SPRINGS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop AREA MONO HOT SPRINGS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop AREA MONO HOT SPRINGS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop AREA MONO HOT SPRINGS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop AREA MONO HOT SPRINGS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop AREA MONO HOT SPRINGS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop AREA MONO HOT SPRINGS, Type Standard Nonelectric
