Mammoth Pool Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- June- October
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Trailer Dump Site · 99.3 mi
- Nearest water fill
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 99.8 mi
- Coordinates
- 37.3447, -119.3332
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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. Campsites are located near Mammoth Pool. Each site has a table, grill and fire ring. Firewood is sold at the campground. There is a trail to lake and a boat launch nearby. There are no lake view sites or sites on lake. 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. FOREST RESERVATIONS CLICK HERE
From the USFS.Official page
Is Mammoth Pool Campground free?
No. Mammoth Pool Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Mammoth Pool Campground?
From Fresno take Hwy 41 north to Road 200. Turn right and travel east to North Fork. Continue through North Fork on the Minarets Road (Forest Road 81) for 37 miles to the Mammoth Pool Road, turn right, travel 4 miles to the campground.
What are the rules at Mammoth Pool Campground?
Maximum length of stay = 14 daysMaximum 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 fishin
Nearby
- MAMMOTH POOL0.0 mi
- SWEETWATER1.7 mi
- Sweetwater Campground1.7 mi
- Placer Campground2.4 mi
- China Bar Camping Area2.5 mi
- Little Jackass Campground3.8 mi
- Rock Creek Campground3.9 mi
- Rock Creek (Sierra National Forest, CA)4.0 mi
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Trailer Dump Site99.3 mi
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water99.8 mi
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
