Mammoth Pool
Campground · California · 51 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Sierra National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 51
- Bookable sites
- 30 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 6
- People per site
- 3,656 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Mammoth Pool will be closed until further notice due to a massive hazard tree removal.
Mammoth Pool Campground is located half a mile from the recreation area at Mammoth Pool Reservoir. This primitive campground winds through a stand of Ponderosa pine and cedar trees along the San Joaquin River in the midst of a mountainous landscape.
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.
Facilities
Each campsite has a picnic table, grill and campfire ring. Vault toilets are provided, but campers must bring drinking water.Campers will find a pay phone, gas and camping supplies at nearby Wagner's Mammoth Pool Resort.
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.Mammoth Pool Campground is located near the Ansel Adams Wilderness, known for its jagged peaks, including 13,157-foot Mt. Ritter, and numerous lakes and streams.
Nearby Attractions
A popular pastime in the area is to take a drive on the 83-mile Sierra Vista Scenic Byway.The facts
- 51 bookable sites
- 52 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 30 ft
- Up to 6 people per site
- Loops: AREA MAMMOTH POOL
Site types
- 51 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.
52 campsites at Mammoth Pool
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 002 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 003 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 004 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 005 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 006 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 007 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 008 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 009 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 010 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 011 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 012 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 013 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 014 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 015 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 016 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 017 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 018 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 019 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 020 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 021 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 022 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 023 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 024 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 025 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 026 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 027 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 028 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 029 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 030 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 031 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 032 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 033 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 034 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 035 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 036 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 037 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 038 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 039 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 040 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 041 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 042 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 043 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 044 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 045 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 046 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 047 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| FS1-20 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| FS1-20N | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| FS1-30 | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| FS1-30N | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| XXX | AREA MAMMOTH POOL | Management | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Fresno, California, take Highway 41 north. Turn northeast on Forest Road 200 and pass through North Fork. Take Minarets Road east, follow it 37 miles, turn right on Mammoth Pool Road and follow it 4 miles to Mammoth Pool Campground.
37.34466, -119.33314 · 37°20'40.8"N 119°19'59.3"W
Typical weather
Typically 74°F in Aug, down to 43°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 43 | 44 | 46 | 50 | 56 | 66 | 74 | 74 | 68 | 58 | 49 | 44 |
| Low °F | 24 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 36 | 43 | 49 | 49 | 44 | 37 | 31 | 25 |
| Precip in | 8.5 | 7.8 | 6.8 | 4.0 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 2.3 | 3.9 | 6.8 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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More photos
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Common questions about Mammoth Pool
- Can you reserve a site at Mammoth Pool?
- Yes, Mammoth Pool is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Mammoth Pool have?
- 52 sites in total, of which 51 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Mammoth Pool?
- 30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Mammoth Pool?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Mammoth Pool.
- Are campfires allowed at Mammoth Pool?
- Campfires are allowed at Mammoth Pool. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Mammoth Pool
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- Fish Creek (Ca) 5.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Mammoth Pool Recreation Area less than 0.1 mi · Facility
- Mile High Vista Observation Site 2.1 mi · Facility
- Placer Campground 2.4 mi · Campground
- Little Jackass Campground 3.8 mi · Campground
- Soda Springs Campground 4 mi · Campground
- West Kaiser Campground 5.2 mi · Campground
- Lower Chiquito Campground 5.5 mi · Campground
- Whisky Falls Campground 7.2 mi · Campground
- Gaggs Camp Campground 7.5 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 559-642-3212
- Email clm@clm-services.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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