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China Bar Camping Area

USFS · Camping Area · Free

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Cost
Free
Managed by
USFS
Type
Camping Area
Reservations
fs.usda.gov
Nearest dump station
Indian Creek Camp Ground-Trailer Dump Site · 98.1 mi
Nearest water fill
Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 98.6 mi
Coordinates
37.3701, -119.3007
Last verified
September 18, 2026
37.3701° N · 119.3007° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

6 boat-in campsites on Mammoth Pool. No showers or RV hookups, accessible by boat or trail Please store food properly to avoid attracting bears.

From the USFS.

Is China Bar Camping Area free?

Yes. China Bar Camping Area is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.

How do I get to China Bar Camping Area?

From Fresno take Hwy 41 north to Road 200. Turn right and travel East to North Fork. Continue through North Fork to Minarets Road (Forest 81), follow it 37 miles to the Mammoth Pool Road, (Forest Hwy 25), and turn right, travel 4 miles to the campground. Boat to the northwest lakeshore.

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SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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