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Mono Hot Springs
15 mi northeast of Big Creek, CA · AT&T 5G
About Mono Hot Springs
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. 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…
- Fees: $35.00 per night, Standard Nonelectric, Holidays/$2.00 additional/night. $73.00 Standard Nonelectric Double, Holidays/$4.00…
- Season: June – September
- Managed by: Sierra National Forest, FS
- Where: 15 mi northeast of Big Creek, CA · 37.32632, -119.01894
- Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mono H.S. Trailhead | ATV road | at camp | 0.4 mi |
| Mono Hot Springs | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 1.7 mi |
| Kaiser Pass T3 | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Mono Meadow | Horse | 0.3 mi | 3.2 mi |
| Soda Springs | Hiking | 0.4 mi | 1.1 mi |
| Doris Lake | Horse | 0.6 mi | 0.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
AT&T 5G
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: 20.8 mi
Water fill-up: 22.1 mi
Camps nearby
- Campsite · 15 mi NE of Big Creek 1.1 mi
- Bolsillo Campground 1.4 mi
- Mono Creek 2.4 mi
- Ward Lake Campground 2.5 mi
- Portal Forebay Campground 2.7 mi
- Mushroom City Campground 3.5 mi