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

Mono Creek

Mono Creek Campground is located in the High Sierras above Kaiser Pass. This quiet, remote campground is situated in a peaceful meadow near Mono Hot Springs at an elevation of 7,500 feet. Visitors enjoy hiking, fishing, boating and horseback riding.

Closed for the seasonReservable · Recreation.gov13 sites40 ft maxPets okFires okTents only

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Mono Creek Campground, Sierra National Forest
Photo courtesy of M Ramirez · Recreation.gov
4fires
active
Dome · 37 mi away · 6,788 acres
3 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups11
Host/management2
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

Site guide

11 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

Site
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Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site.

Amenities & rules

Max vehicle length40 ft
EquipmentTents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

Each campsite has a picnic table, grill and bear-proof food storage locker. No water source is available on-site, but potable water is available at the High Sierra Ranger Station. Accessible vault toilets are provided.

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

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
SeasonJune to September
ForestSierra National Forest
BookingReservations through the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS) @ 1-877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov.
Fees$35.00 per night, Standard Nonelectric, Holidays/$2.00 additional/night. $35.00 per night, Single Tent, Holidays/$2.00 additional/night. $73.00 per night, Double Tent, Holidays/$4.00 additional/night. $10.00 fee for each additional vehicle.
RulesMaximum length of stay = 14 days Maximum vehicle length = 25' Maximum group size = 6 per site Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance of arrival. 2 night minimum on weekends. 3 night minimum on holidays.

Sierra National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Mono Creek30°40°50°60°70°January: 8.47 inches of precipitationFebruary: 7.80 inches of precipitationMarch: 6.80 inches of precipitationApril: 4.02 inches of precipitationMay: 2.42 inches of precipitationJune: 0.71 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.66 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.10 inches of precipitationSeptember: 0.40 inches of precipitationOctober: 2.29 inches of precipitationNovember: 3.92 inches of precipitationDecember: 6.82 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 33.6°F averageFebruary: 33.8°F averageMarch: 36.1°F averageApril: 39.5°F averageMay: 46.0°F averageJune: 54.2°F averageJuly: 61.4°F averageAugust: 61.7°F averageSeptember: 55.9°F averageOctober: 47.4°F averageNovember: 39.9°F averageDecember: 34.7°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 in10 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Huntington Lake, 15 miles from the campground 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 Clovis, California, take Highway 168 north 70 miles to Huntington Lake Campground office at Eastwood. Take Kaiser Pass Road to Mono Creek Campground.

Coordinates37.3554° N, 118.9968° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Dome

    37 mi from the campground · 6,788 acres · 95% contained

  • Prescribed
    Grant Grove Rx Spring

    42 mi from the campground · 15 acres

  • Prescribed
    Grant Grove Fall Rx

    42 mi from the campground

  • Wildfire
    Land

    47 mi from the campground · 20 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗18.5 mi
Outdoor gearCaptain Jack's Tackle ↗24.7 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

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Mono Creek Campground - Sierra National Forest, CA

Worth a stop

The Mono Creek Trail, which can be accessed at Edison Lake, leads hikers and horseback riders to the network of trails within the John Muir Wilderness. This includes the scenic Pacific Crest Trail, which spans from Mexico to Canada.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.8 mi
    Bear Creek Cutoff
    2.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1 mi
    Mono Meadow
    3.1 mi trail · hiking, horse
  • 1.1 mi
    Mono Crossing ↗
    4.8 mi trail · hiking, horse
  • 1.1 mi
    Bear Ridge ↗
    4.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.2 mi
    China Camp
    3.2 mi trail · hiking, horse
  • 1.2 mi
    Soda Springs
    1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Sierra National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

Natural features

Campsites are spacious, private and shaded by mature Ponderosa pines within the Sierra National Forest on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada. The forest 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.

Recreation

Most recreational activities are centered around nearby Edison Lake and Mono Hot Springs. Interpretive programs, hiking, trout fishing, boating and horseback riding are popular pastimes. Hot mineral baths can be enjoyed at Mono Hot Springs.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Mono Creek?

Sites at Mono Creek are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations through the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS) @ 1-877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Mono Creek?

$35.00 per night, Standard Nonelectric, Holidays/$2.00 additional/night. $35.00 per night, Single Tent, Holidays/$2.00 additional/night. $73.00 per night, Double Tent, Holidays/$4.00 additional/night.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Mono Creek?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Mono Creek open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season June to September.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Mono Creek have?

13 sites, including 11 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Mono Creek?

The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Mono Creek?

Yes, pets are allowed at Mono Creek. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Mono Creek?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Maximum length of stay = 14 days Maximum vehicle length = 25' Maximum group size = 6 per site Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance of arrival.

Source: Fire nearby

Is there cell service at Mono Creek?

FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Mono Creek?

Most recreational activities are centered around nearby Edison Lake and Mono Hot Springs. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What if Mono Creek is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Vermillion (1.8 mi), Mono Hot Springs (2.3 mi), and Bolsillo Campground (3.7 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby