Placer Campground

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Estimated location

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Overview

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

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.

Facilities

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

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.

Nearby Attractions

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

Camp site features

Across 7 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 7 sites
Longest RV: 46 ft
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap

Nearest dump station: 13.9 mi

Nearest water fill: 22.5 mi

Directions

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.