Mono Hot Springs Campground
Sierra National Forest

Mono Hot Springs, California
Mono Hot Springs, California
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Mono Hot Springs Campground
Sierra National Forest


Mono Hot Springs Campground

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Mono Hot Springs Campground is adjacent to the Mono Hot Springs Resort on the road leading to Lake Edison in the Sierra National Forest. The campground is about a 3-hour drive east of Fresno, including a narrow and winding section of road over Kaiser Pass. The area is not recommended for large RVs or trailers. Campers at Mono Hot Springs Campground enjoy hiking, fishing, wading in the nearby South Fork of the San Joaquin River, and soaking in the hot springs. Nearby are a dozen open-air, natural hot springs. Across the river from the campground are 3 concrete walled springs constructed by the California Conservation Corps in 1934.

Mono Hot Springs Campground has 31 campsites which can accommodate small RVs, tent trailers, and tents. The campground is shaded by aspen and lodgepole pine. Some sites are close to the river. There is no potable water at the campground, but water is available at the nearby resort. Several double sites are available. A minimum 2-night stay is required on weekends and 3 nights on holiday weekends.

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Mono Hot Springs Campground Basics
Mono Hot Springs Campground Location: near Lake Edison, 19 miles east of Huntington Lake via Kaiser Pass Rd. and Lake Edison Rd.
Elevation: 6,700 feet
Mileage from gateway cities: Fresno - 77 miles
Camping Season: Open late May through October, weather permitting
Number of Sites: 31
Max. People per Site: 6 (including children)
Vehicles per Site: 2, $10 per night fee for un-towed 2nd vehicle
Pets: On leash, always attended, 2 maximum
Operated by: California Land Management for the Sierra National Forest
High Sierra Ranger District: (559) 855-5355

Reservations at Mono Hot Springs Campground
Reservations available Reservations are available for camping dates from late May through mid-September. At other times when the campground is open, sites are first-come, first-served.
Booking Window: Reservations can be made from 2 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival date.
Maximum Vehicle Length: 25 feet
Wheelchair accessible sites: None designated
Fees: $35 per night ($2 more during holidays)
$73 for double site ($4 more during holidays)
Reservations: Mono Hot Springs Campground Reservations
Check-in, check-out: 2:00 PM, Noon

Mono Hot Springs Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, fire ring, food storage locker; no hook-ups
Campground: Vault toilets, no potable water
Showers: No
Dump Station: No
Attractions near Mono Hot Springs Campground: Enjoy the natural hots spring spread through the area. Go fishing in the San Joaquin River. Visit the Mono Hot Springs Resort with lodging, mineral baths, cafe, and store. Hike on trails to Doris Lake and Tule Lake. Visit nearby Florence Lake and Lake Thomas A. Edison.

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Southern California Edison Company operates a series of lakes in the Sierra National Forest as part of their hydroelectric facilities. Five of the lakes - Lake Thomas A. Edison, Florence Lake, Huntington Lake, and Shaver Lake - are known for their wonderful camping and recreation. Visitors to Mono Hot Springs Campground have both hot springs and the San Juaquin River nearby.


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Key Mono Hot Springs Campground Regulations

  1. Quiet time extends from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
  2. Fires must be confined to the provided fire pits.
  3. Dogs must be kept on leash and attended at all times.
  4. To avoid bringing in invasive pests, outside firewood is not permitted. Obtain firewood locally.

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General Camping Information

Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.

In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate