Can you reserve a site at Mammoth Pool Recreation Area?

No. Mammoth Pool Recreation Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Mammoth Pool Recreation Area

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Sierra National Forest (NF) · Open Access

3,640 ft
Elevation

Along the west section of the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway the road takes you into the “Heart of the Sierra”, with views of the Sierra peaks all the way up to the base of the wilderness. One of many destination points is Mammoth Pool, a man-made reservoir on the San Joaquin River that is 5 miles long. This area offers some of Sierra National Forest’s most unique and splendid beauty with recreational activities that include camping, picnicking, hiking, and fishing. At Mammoth Pool recreational activities also include boating, water-skiing, personal watercraft riding and non-motorized boating.

The facts

Season: June — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

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Getting there

37.34425, -119.33337 · 37°20'39.3"N 119°20'0.1"W

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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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Common questions about Mammoth Pool Recreation Area

Can you reserve a site at Mammoth Pool Recreation Area?: No. Mammoth Pool Recreation Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$23.62 ($26.22)* per night, single site $43.24 ($48.00)* per night, double site $7.00 per night, per additional vehicle *(taxes included)

Restrictions:

Maximum length of stay = 14 days Maximum vehicle length = 30 feet Reservations must be made three days in prior to arrival. There is a two night minimum stay on weekends and a three night minimum stay on holidays. Mammoth Pool Reservoir is closed to fishing and boating from May 1st to June 16th. Fis

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Camping near Mammoth Pool Recreation Area

Mammoth Pool less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sweetwater 1.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Rock Creek (Sierra National Forest, CA) 3.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fish Creek (Ca) 5.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Mile High Vista Observation Site 2 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 7.1 mi · Campground
Gaggs Camp Campground 7.5 mi · Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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