Can you reserve a site at Sweetwater?

Yes, Sweetwater is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Sweetwater?

20 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Sweetwater?

Yes, pets are allowed at Sweetwater.

Are campfires allowed at Sweetwater?

Campfires are allowed at Sweetwater. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Sweetwater, California — 12 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Sweetwater Campground remains closed due to the 2020 Creek Wildfire

Sweetwater Campground is laid out in a single loop along Chiquito Creek, shaded by pine, oak and cedar trees. Most sites overlook the creek or a brook that also runs by the campground.

Recreation

The campground attracts visitors primarily for its fishing and swimming holes. Many recreational activities are available at Mammoth Pool, including boating, trout fishing, hiking and swimming.

Facilities

Each campsite contains a picnic table, grill and campfire ring. Vault toilets are provided. Campers must bring drinking water. Supplies are available nearby at Wagner's Mammoth Pool Resort.

Parking spurs are dirt and paved, but tight turns and trees at the edge of interior roads make this camp most ideal for pop-up tent trailers, slide-ins and tent campers.

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.

Sweetwater Campground is located close to Mammoth Pool Reservoir near the Ansel Adams Wilderness. This area is 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 taking a drive on the 83-mile Sierra Vista Scenic Byway.

The facts

Season: June — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
12 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 20 ft
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: AREA SWEETWATER

Site types

12 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills, shade.

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12 campsites at Sweetwater

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	AREA SWEETWATER	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—
002	AREA SWEETWATER	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—
003	AREA SWEETWATER	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—
004	AREA SWEETWATER	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—
005	AREA SWEETWATER	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—
006	AREA SWEETWATER	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—
007	AREA SWEETWATER	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—
008	AREA SWEETWATER	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—
009	AREA SWEETWATER	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—
010	AREA SWEETWATER	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—
FS1-20	AREA SWEETWATER	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
FS1-20N	AREA SWEETWATER	Standard Nonelectric	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 and follow it 37 miles. Turn right on Mammoth Pool Road and follow it 2 miles to Sweetwater Campground.

37.36500, -119.35222 · 37°21'54.0"N 119°21'8.0"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, 11.9 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 Sweetwater

Can you reserve a site at Sweetwater?: Yes, Sweetwater is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Sweetwater have?: 12 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Sweetwater?: 20 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Sweetwater?: Yes, pets are allowed at Sweetwater.
Are campfires allowed at Sweetwater?: Campfires are allowed at Sweetwater. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Sweetwater also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Sweetwater's operator.

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:

Reservations must be made at least three days in advance of arrival. There is a two night minimum stay on weekends and a three minimum night stay during holidays. Maximum stay = 14 days Maximum vehicle length = 20 foot Maximum group size = 6 per site

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Sweetwater

Mammoth Pool 1.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Rock Creek (Sierra National Forest, CA) 5.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fish Creek (Ca) 7.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Placer Campground 0.7 mi · Campground
Mammoth Pool Recreation Area 1.8 mi · Facility
Soda Springs Campground 2.3 mi · Campground
Little Jackass Campground 2.6 mi · Campground
Mile High Vista Observation Site 3.2 mi · Facility
Lower Chiquito Campground 3.8 mi · Campground
Gaggs Camp Campground 6.4 mi · Campground
West Kaiser Campground 6.4 mi · Campground
Whisky Falls Campground 7.3 mi · Campground

Contact

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

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