Mono Hot Springs

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Sierra National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Sierra National Forest Fees: $35.00 per night, Standard Nonelectric, Holidays/$2.00 additional/night. $73.00 Standard Nonelectric Double, Holidays/$4.00 additional/night. $10 fee for each additional vehicle. Season: June to September Status: closed Reservations: Reservations through the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS) @ 1-877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov . Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance of arrival. Overview 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. 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… Getting there: 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. Rules: Maximum length of stay = 14 days Maximum vehicle length = 25' Maximum group size = 6 per site 2 Night Minimum on weekends. 3 Night Minimum on holidays. Reservations can be made by site. Phone: 559-893-2111 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232805 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: M Ramirez, Recreation.gov