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

Mono Hot Springs

Mono Hot Springs Campground sits above Kaiser Pass in the High Sierra, on the South Fork of the San Joaquin River in an area known for its hot mineral baths. The camp is divided into two sections that are separated by Mono Hot Springs Resort, and some sites are shaded by aspen and lodgepole pine. The campground sits at an elevation of 6,700 feet with many cliffs in the area. It makes a great base for exploring the nearby Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness areas or for simply relaxing and enjoying the scenery.

Closed for the seasonReservable · Recreation.gov23 sites40 ft maxNo hookupsPets okFires ok

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Photos 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 hookups23
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

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFires
001Back-in30Paved6 / 1Yes
002Back-in30Paved6 / 1Yes
004Back-in40PavedFull10 / 1Yes
005Back-in30PavedFull6 / 1Yes
006Back-in20PavedFull6 / 1Yes
007Back-in15PavedFull6 / 1Yes
008Back-in20PavedFull6 / 1Yes
009Back-in30PavedFull6 / 1Yes
010Back-in30PavedFull6 / 1Yes
011Back-in40PavedFull10 / 1Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length40 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

Each campsite has a picnic table, grill and bear-proof food storage locker. 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. Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance of arrival.
Fees$35.00 per night, Standard Nonelectric, Holidays/$2.00 additional/night. $73.00 Standard Nonelectric Double, Holidays/$4.00 additional/night. $10 fee for each additional vehicle.
RulesMaximum length of stay = 14 days Maximum vehicle length = 25' Maximum group size = 6 per site 2 Night Minimum on weekends. 3 Night Minimum on holidays. Reservations can be made by site.

Sierra National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Mono Hot Springs30°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, 13 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 Hot Springs Campground.

Coordinates37.3263° N, 119.0189° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • Drinking water is not available at the camp but can be acquired along with other supplies at the general store at Mono Hot Springs Resort.

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Dome

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

  • Prescribed
    Grant Grove Rx Spring

    40 mi from the campground · 15 acres

  • Prescribed
    Grant Grove Fall Rx

    40 mi from the campground

  • Wildfire
    Land

    45 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 ↗20.8 mi
Outdoor gearCaptain Jack's Tackle ↗22.5 mi

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

Explore

Video

♨️🏕️ Mono Hot Springs Campground: ULTIMATE Relaxation in the Sierras

Worth a stop

Edison Lake is a popular recreation area nearby offering boating, fishing and horseback riding. From this area, hikers and horseback riders can access the John Muir Wilderness, and the Pacific Crest Trail, which extends from Mexico to Canada.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.2 mi
    Mono Hot Springs
    1.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.4 mi
    Mono Meadow
    3.1 mi trail · hiking, horse
  • 0.4 mi
    Soda Springs
    1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.6 mi
    Doris Lake
    0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse
  • 1 mi
    Tule Lake
    4.2 mi trail · hiking, horse
  • 1.1 mi
    Bear Diversion OHV Route
    2.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more

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

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.

Recreation

The Mono Hot Springs area provides opportunities for fishing, birding, mountain biking, hiking and relaxing in the hot springs. Interpretive programs are offered at the campground on Friday nights during the summer. Wading is permitted in the San Joaquin River, which is known for its excellent fly fishing. Trailheads in the area include Devil's Table (5 miles) and Doris Lake (2 miles). The Mono Creek Trail connects Mono Hot Springs to Edison Lake, a hike of about 10 miles round-trip.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Mono Hot Springs?

Sites at Mono Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs?

$35.00 per night, Standard Nonelectric, Holidays/$2.00 additional/night. $73.00 Standard Nonelectric Double, Holidays/$4.00 additional/night. $10 fee for each additional vehicle.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Mono Hot Springs?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Mono Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs have?

23 sites, including 23 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Mono Hot Springs?

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 Hot Springs?

Yes, pets are allowed at Mono Hot Springs. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Mono Hot Springs?

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 2 Night Minimum on weekends.

Source: Fire nearby

Is there cell service at Mono Hot Springs?

FCC coverage maps show AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Mono Hot Springs?

The Mono Hot Springs area provides opportunities for fishing, birding, mountain biking, hiking and relaxing in the hot springs. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What if Mono Hot Springs is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Bolsillo Campground (1.4 mi, first-come), Mono Creek (2.3 mi), and Ward Lake Campground (2.5 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby