Mono Creek
Closed for the season. The campground operates June through September. Reservations via Recreation.gov require a minimum 3 days advance notice, 2-night minimum on weekends, and 3-night minimum on holidays.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
SNF Rec Site Road Trail Closure Order
Forest Order No. 05-15-00-26-01 will be effective from March 25, 2026, through July 27, 2026. It allows for the continuation of repair efforts to respective recreation sites, roads, and trails and supersedes Forest Order No. 05-15-00-25-19.
Occupancy limitations
The Sierra National Forest has issued Forest Order 05-15-00-25-20 to address occupancy limitations and challenges caused by extended stays and unattended property, which can lead to resource damage, safety hazards, and reduced access for other visitors. The order prohibits camping, parking, or…
Temporary Fire Restrictions from Order 05-15-00-25-07 Lifted
Effective October 11, 2025, the Sierra National Forest is lifting temporary fire restrictions placed into effect by Forest Order 05-15-00-25-07 on June 27, 2025. Criteria for enacting and the lifting of fire restrictions through forest orders are based on National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS)…
Wilderness Campfire Restrictions Order
Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Campfire Restrictions within the Sierra National Forest
Wilderness Use Restrictions
Wilderness use restrictions within the Ansel Adams, John Muir, Kaiser, Dinkey Lakes, and Monarch Wildernesses located in the Sierra National Forest
Food Refuse Storage Order
Possessing or storing any food or refuse within a Developed Recreation Site in a manner that allows bears or other wildlife to gain access is prohibited
About
Mono Creek Campground is a remote, quiet campground located in the High Sierras above Kaiser Pass at an elevation of 7,500 feet. Situated in a peaceful meadow near Mono Hot Springs, the campground offers 24 spacious, private campsites shaded by mature Ponderosa pines within the Sierra National Forest on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada. Each site includes a picnic table, grill, and bear-proof food storage locker. Accessible vault toilets are provided, but no potable water is available on-site; water can be obtained at the High Sierra Ranger Station. Most recreational activities center around nearby Edison Lake and Mono Hot Springs. Edison Lake serves as an excellent base for exploring the Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Areas. The Mono Creek Trail, accessible from Edison Lake, connects to the network of trails within the John Muir Wilderness, including the Pacific Crest Trail. Visitors enjoy interpretive programs, hiking, trout fishing, boating, and horseback riding. Hot mineral baths are available at Mono Hot Springs. The narrow, winding Kaiser Pass Road has single lanes and blind curves, making it unsuitable for large RVs and motor homes over 25 feet. Pay showers are available approximately 15 minutes away at Vermillion Valley Resort.
Directions
From Clovis, take Highway 168 east through Shaver Lake to Huntington Lake. At the east end of Huntington Lake, turn right on Kaiser Pass Road at Eastwood Visitor Center. Travel 17 miles to Edison Lake Road, turn left toward Edison Lake, and continue 4.5 miles to the campground.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $37 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 25ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (559) 855-5355 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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