Mono Creek

Overview

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.

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.

Facilities

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.

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.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (559) 893-2308.

Nearby Attractions

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.

Charges & Cancellations

Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

Camp site features

Directions

From Clovis, California, take Highway 168 north 70 miles to Huntington Lake Campground office at Eastwood. Take Kaiser Pass Road to Mono Creek Campground.

Reviews

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Paula C
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Reviewed 5 years ago
I looked for a secluded place and nailed it! It’s peaceful and gorgeous. (Removing annoying and disrespectful campers partying all night every night). The road it’s a totally adventure! Mono creek it’s a wonderful fish provider, we caught dinner for 4 two nights in a roll. Puddling at Edison lake definitely a workout if you get caught by the winds. We will definitely go back! Hopefully with better neighbors.
Christopher J
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Reviewed 5 years ago
Raided by a bear both nights we stayed here. Most likely looking for food because of the fires. Keep your food locked up!
Luke I
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Reviewed 5 years ago
Great spot. Signage to the campsite and individual site identification could have been clearer but given the remote location I understand. Would love to come back and explore more of the lakes in the area.
Sandra Q
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Reviewed 5 years ago
Beautiful, quiet campground. Host/Ranger very friendly.
Aidan G
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Reviewed 6 years ago
Can I please get a refund? We could not find our promised campsite and had to drive down the mountain racing the sun in order to find a hotel room. The campsite was completely full. Overall terrible experience.
Ryan P
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Reviewed 6 years ago
We arrived at the campground and didn’t have our name listed on any site. Paid for it weeks in an advance... no one came to check anything.
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