Mono Hot Springs
Open for the 2026 season. Operating season runs June through September. Some sites are first-come-first-served while others are reservable via Recreation.gov. High fire danger in effect. 2-night minimum on weekends, 3-night minimum on holidays. Maximum stay 14 days.
National Forest System Roads
Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads
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.…
Forest Order - Recreation Sites, Roads, and Trails
The net effect of this order is to reopen Kinnikinnick Campground and Florence Lake Picnic Area (i.e removing them from Exabit A of the Forest Recreation Closure list).
About
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 separated by Mono Hot Springs Resort, and some sites are shaded by aspen and lodgepole pine. At an elevation of 6,700 feet with many cliffs in the area, it makes an excellent base for exploring the nearby Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness areas. Each campsite has a picnic table, grill, and bear-proof food storage locker. Vault toilets are provided but drinking water is not available at the camp. Supplies including water can be acquired at the general store at Mono Hot Springs Resort. The area provides opportunities for fishing, birding, mountain biking, hiking, and relaxing in the hot springs. Interpretive programs are offered on Friday nights during summer. 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. Nearby Edison Lake offers boating, fishing, and horseback riding, plus access to the Pacific Crest Trail.
Directions
From Clovis, take Highway 168 east to Shaver Lake. Continue 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 the junction of Edison and Florence Lake roads. Turn left toward Edison Lake and travel 1.6 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $37 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| vista@vista-rec.com | |
| Phone | +1 (559) 855-5355 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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