Mono Creek
Mono Creek is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 37.35543, -118.99679
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Interpretive Programs
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 559-893-2111
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Mono Creek
Overview Mono Creek Campground is located in the High Sierras above Kaiser Pass. This quiet, remote campground is situated in a peaceful meadow near Mono Hot Springs at an elevation of 7,500 feet. Visitors enjoy hiking, fishing, boating and horseback riding. Recreation Most recreational activities are centered around nearby Edison Lake and Mono Hot Springs. Interpretive programs, hiking, trout fishing, boating and horseback riding are popular pastimes. Hot mineral baths can be enjoyed at Mono Hot Springs. Facilities Each campsite has a picnic table, grill and bear-proof food storage locker. No water source is available on-site, but potable water is available at the High Sierra Ranger Station. Accessible vault toilets are provided. Natural Features Campsites are spacious, private and shaded by mature Ponderosa pines within the Sierra National Forest on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada. The forest 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 The Mono Creek Trail, which can be accessed at Edison Lake, leads hikers and horseback riders to the network of trails within the John Muir Wilderness. This includes the scenic Pacific Crest Trail, which spans from Mexico to Canada. Charg
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Mammoth Community Water District · 20 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 123 designated routes (137 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mono Creek Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Mono Creek Overflow | National forest camping area | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Mono Creek Overflow Campground | Private campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Mushroom City Campground | Free campsite | 1.7 mi | Free | — |
| Vermillion Campground | Private campground | 1.8 mi | — | — |
| Vermillion | National forest campground | 1.8 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites, Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.