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

Sweetwater

SWEETWATERPhoto · U.S. Forest Service
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
12Sites
20 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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 sites · 12

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
AREA SWEETWATER001standard nonelectric
AREA SWEETWATER002standard nonelectric
AREA SWEETWATER003standard nonelectric
AREA SWEETWATER004standard nonelectric
AREA SWEETWATER005standard nonelectric
AREA SWEETWATER006standard nonelectric
AREA SWEETWATER007standard nonelectric
AREA SWEETWATER008standard nonelectric
AREA SWEETWATER009standard nonelectric
AREA SWEETWATER010standard nonelectric
AREA SWEETWATERFS1-20standard nonelectric20 ft
AREA SWEETWATERFS1-20Nstandard nonelectric20 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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