U.S. Forest Service · Sierra National Forest · CA

Mammoth Pool

A shallow mountain lakePhoto · USFS
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
52Sites
30 ftMax rig

The place

Mammoth Pool will be closed until further notice due to a massive hazard tree removal. 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. Recreation Mammoth Pool Reservoir offers a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, boating, hiking and wildlife viewing. A boat ramp is available at the reservoir. Hikers can access the nearby French Trail, a 12. Keep reading

7-mile foot trail that provides access to the Ansel Adams Wilderness. Facilities Each campsite has a picnic table, grill and campfire ring. Vault toilets are provided, but campers must bring drinking water. Campers will find a pay phone, gas and camping supplies at nearby Wagner's Mammoth Pool Resort. 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. 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. Nearby Attractions A popular pastime in the area is to take a drive on the 83-mile Sierra Vista Scenic Byway.

The sites · 52

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
AREA MAMMOTH POOL001standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL002standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL003standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL004standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL005standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL006standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL007standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL008standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL009standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL010standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL011standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL012standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL013standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL014standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL015standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL016standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL017standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL018standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL019standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL020standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL021standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL022standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL023standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL024standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL025standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL026standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL027standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL028standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL029standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL030standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL031standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL032standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL033standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL034standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL035standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL036standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL037standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL038standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL039standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL040standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL041standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL042standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL043standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL044standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL045standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL046standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOL047standard nonelectric
AREA MAMMOTH POOLFS1-20standard nonelectric20 ft
AREA MAMMOTH POOLFS1-20Nstandard nonelectric20 ft
AREA MAMMOTH POOLFS1-30standard nonelectric30 ft
AREA MAMMOTH POOLFS1-30Nstandard nonelectric30 ft
AREA MAMMOTH POOLXXXmanagement20 ft

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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