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

Placer Campground

This campground is located near Mammoth Pool. Each site has a table, food storage locker, grill and fire ring.

Reservable · Recreation.gov 7 sites 46 ft max No hookups

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Site mix

Standard, no hookups

Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Amenities & rules

Hookups	None
Max vehicle length	46 ft
Equipment	RVs & trailers, Tents

Each site has a table, grill and fire ring. Vault toilets are available.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →

The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Huntington Lake, 5 miles from the recreation area point at 7,020 feet, station USC00044176 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 44 inches a year.

Getting there

From Fresno take Hwy 41 north to Road 200. Turn right and travel east to North Fork. Continue through North Fork and travel 37 miles northeast on Minarets Road (Forest 81), to Mammoth Pool Road, (Forest Road 25), turn right and travel 1/2 mile to the campground turnoff.

Area	Recreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 37.29° N, 119.18° W. Call the office before you drive.

Explore

Video

Camping at Willow Placer Campground 8/3-5/2026

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. Placer Campground is located near the Ansel Adams Wilderness, known for its jagged peaks, including 13,157-foot Mt. Ritter, and numerous lakes and streams.

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 12.7-mile foot trail that provides access to the Ansel Adams Wilderness.

Nearby

A popular pastime in the area is to take a drive on the 83-mile Sierra Vista Scenic Byway.

Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Placer Campground?

Sites at Placer Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Placer Campground have?

7 sites, including 7 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Placer Campground?

The longest site here provides 46 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Source: Will my RV fit

What is there to do at Placer Campground?

Mammoth Pool Reservoir offers a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, boating, hiking and wildlife viewing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation