Mono Creek

Sierra National Forest, CA · ≈53.4 mi to Clovis
Sites
11
Max rig
No RV sites
Pull-through
N/A
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
53.4 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Tent campers seeking remote camping
  • Fishing and boating enthusiasts
  • Hikers and horseback riders
  • Visitors wanting solitude and quiet

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVs of any size
  • Guests needing utilities or hookups
  • Those requiring cell service

Connectivity

AT&T is your best shotWeak signal — expect spotty service · 1 of 3 carriers reach here
Verizon
AT&T5G
T-Mobile

What's here

11 Standards (no Hookups)
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

Verified: none of this campground's recorded sites accommodate RVs — tent, cabin, or walk-in access only.

Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedFire pitsPets allowedPicnic tablesShade
Activities
BoatingCampingFishingHikingHorseback RidingInterpretive Programs
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Tight for big rigsRig fit
Remote — plan aheadAccess
Minimal servicesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Clovis, ~53.4 miGet directions ↗

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Photos

Photos: M Ramirez, Share the Experience, Gwen McFadden, ExplorUS

Overview

Overview Mono Creek Campground is located in the High Sierras above Kaiser Pass. This quiet, remote campground is situated in a peaceful meadow near Mono Hot Springs at an elevation of 7,500 feet. Visitors enjoy hiking, fishing, boating and horseback riding. Recreation Most recreational activities are centered around nearby Edison Lake and Mono Hot Springs. Interpretive programs, hiking, trout fishing, boating and horseback riding are popular pastimes. Hot mineral baths can be enjoyed at Mono Hot Springs. Facilities Each campsite has a picnic table, grill and bear-proof food storage locker. No water source is available on-site, but potable water is available at the High Sierra Ranger Station. Accessible vault toilets are provided. Natural Features Campsites are spacious, private and shaded by mature Ponderosa pines within the Sierra National Forest on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada. The forest 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. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (559) 893-2308. Nearby Attractions The Mono Creek Trail, which can be accessed at Edison Lake, leads hikers and horseback riders to the network of trails within the John Muir Wilderness. This includes the scenic Pacific Crest Trail, which spans from Mexico to Canada. Charges & 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.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Standard campground