USDA Forest Service · California
Mono Hot Springs
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Sites
- 23
- Hookups
- 23 no hookups
- Season
- May 21 to September 11
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 6,568 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · T-Mobile none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- MONO HOT SPRINGS C.G. (NFSR 07S079) · bituminous surface treatment · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Sierra National Forest
- Nearest town
- Mono Hot Springs
- Address
- CA
- Phone
- 559-893-2111
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Interpretive Programs, Mountain Biking, Wildlife Viewing
23 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
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.
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.
Facilities
Each campsite has a picnic table, grill and bear-proof food storage locker. Vault toilets are provided. 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.
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.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (559) 893-2308.
Nearby Attractions
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.
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43° | 25° | 4° | 59° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 40° | 23° | 7° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 43° | 26° | 6° | 65° | 10 of 11 |
| April | 48° | 31° | 16° | 60° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 59° | 39° | 22° | 69° | 6 of 11 |
| June | 71° | 51° | 30° | 86° | 1 of 11 |
| July | 82° | 59° | 49° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 79° | 57° | 48° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 72° | 50° | 38° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 64° | 41° | 18° | 80° | 3 of 10 |
| November | 53° | 35° | 9° | 70° | 7 of 10 |
| December | 44° | 26° | 9° | 60° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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