Sweetwater Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- June - September
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Trailer Dump Site · 97.7 mi
- Nearest water fill
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 98.2 mi
- Coordinates
- 37.3650, -119.3522
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Laid out in a single loop along Chiquito Creek, Sweetwater Campground is shaded by pine, oak and cedar trees. Most sites overlook the creek or a brook that also runs by the campground. The campground attracts visitors primarily for its fishing and swimming holes. Each campsite contains a picnic table, grill and campfire ring. Vault toilets are provided. Campers must bring drinking water. 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. 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. Many recreational activities are available at Mammoth Pool, including boating, trout fishing, hiking and swimming. FOR RESERVATIONS CLICK HERE
From the USFS.Official page
Is Sweetwater Campground free?
No. Sweetwater Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Sweetwater Campground?
From Fresno, take Highway 41 north, turn northeast on Forest Road 200 and pass through North Fork. Take the Minarets Road east, follow it 37 miles, turn right on Mammoth Pool Road and follow it 2.3 miles to Sweetwater Campground.
What are the rules at Sweetwater Campground?
Reservations must be made at least three days in advance of arrival. There is a two night minumum stay on weekends and a three minimum night stay during holidays. Maximum stay = 14 daysMaximum vehicle length = 20 footMaximum group size = 6 per site
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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.
