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Mammoth Pool
13 mi east of Bass Lake, CA · Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G
About Mammoth Pool
Mammoth Pool Campground is located half a mile from the recreation area at Mammoth Pool Reservoir. This primitive campground winds through a stand of Ponderosa pine and cedar trees along the San Joaquin River in the midst of a mountainous landscape. 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. Each campsite has a picnic table, grill and campfire ring. Vault toilets are provided, but campers must bring drinking water. Campers will find a pay phone, gas and camping supplies at nearby Wagner's Mammoth Pool Resort. The Sierra National Forest, located on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada, is known for its spectacular mountain scenery and…
- Fees: $23.62 ($26.22)* per night, single site $43.24 ($48.00)* per night, double site $7.00 per night, per additional vehicle *(taxes included)
- Season: June
- Managed by: Sierra National Forest, FS
- Where: 13 mi east of Bass Lake, CA · 37.34466, -119.33314
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Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Jun & Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Feb.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| French | Hiking | 0.3 mi | 21.9 mi |
| Mammoth Pool T5 | ATV road | 0.4 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Mammoth Pool T4 | ATV road | 0.5 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Mammoth Pool Dam | Hiking | 1.8 mi | 1.9 mi |
| Fuller | Dirt bike | 1.9 mi | 1.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 15.3 mi
Water fill-up: 22.1 mi
Propane: 17 mi
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