Mono Creek
Campground · California · 11 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Sierra National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 11
- Bookable sites
- 40 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 6
- People per site
- 7,428 ft
- Elevation
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.
The facts
- Season: June – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 11 bookable sites
- 13 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 40 ft
- Up to 6 people per site
- Loops: AREA MONO CREEK
Site types
- 11 Standard Nonelectric
- 2 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.
13 campsites at Mono Creek
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FS1- 301 | AREA MONO CREEK | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| FS1- 302 | AREA MONO CREEK | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| FS1-401 | AREA MONO CREEK | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| FS1-402 | AREA MONO CREEK | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| FS1-403 | AREA MONO CREEK | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| FS1-404 | AREA MONO CREEK | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| FS1-405 | AREA MONO CREEK | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| FS1-406 | AREA MONO CREEK | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| FS1-407 | AREA MONO CREEK | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| FS1-408 | AREA MONO CREEK | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| FS1-409 | AREA MONO CREEK | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| Scan & Pay 1 | AREA MONO CREEK | Management | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| Scan & Pay 2 | AREA MONO CREEK | Management | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Clovis, California, take Highway 168 north 70 miles to Huntington Lake
Campground office at Eastwood. Take Kaiser Pass Road to Mono Creek
Campground.
37.35543, -118.99679 · 37°21'19.5"N 118°59'48.4"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, 15.1 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 Mono Creek
- Can you reserve a site at Mono Creek?
- Yes, Mono Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Mono Creek have?
- 13 sites in total, of which 11 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Mono Creek?
- 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Mono Creek?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Mono Creek.
- Are campfires allowed at Mono Creek?
- Campfires are allowed at Mono Creek. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Mono Creek also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Mono Creek's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $35.00 per night, Standard Nonelectric, Holidays/$2.00 additional/night. $35.00 per night, Single Tent, Holidays/$2.00 additional/night. $73.00 per night, Double Tent, Holidays/$4.00 additional/night. $10.00 fee for each additional vehicle.
Restrictions:
- Maximum length of stay = 14 days Maximum vehicle length = 25' Maximum group size = 6 per site Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance of arrival. 2 night minimum on weekends. 3 night minimum on holidays.
Camping near Mono Creek
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- Eastwood Visitor Information Site 11.3 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 559-893-2111
- Email vista@vista-rec.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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