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.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent

Sites

14 campsites

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

559-893-2111

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Mono Creek, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Bear Creek CutoffHike · 3.2 mi long · 0.7 mi from camp

  A trail starting near Bear Ridge Cutoff Trailhead.

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• Bear Ridge TrailHike · 4.7 mi long · 1.3 mi from campShow on map
• Bear Creek TrailHike · 6.6 mi long · 1.7 mi from campShow on map
• Bear Ridge Cutoff TrailheadTrailhead · 0.9 mi from campShow on map
• High Sierra Pack Station TrailHike · 6.1 mi long · 1.9 mi from camp

  A loop trail.

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• Devil's Bathtub TrailHike · 4.3 mi long · 1.9 mi from camp

  A trail starting near Mono Creek Trailhead.

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Mountain biking

• China Peak Mountain Bike ParkBike ride · 14.1 mi long · 12.0 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Devils TablePeak · 7,234 ft · 2.1 mi from campShow on map
• Bear DomePeak · 9,928 ft · 3.1 mi from campShow on map
• Twin FallsWaterfall · 3.6 mi from camp

  A waterfall along Bear Creek Trail.

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• White Bark VistaViewpoint · 6.6 mi from camp

  A viewpoint along White Bark Vista Trail.

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• Rancheria FallsWaterfall · 10.5 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• China Peak Mountain ResortSkiing and snowshoeing · 12.5 mi from camp

  A ski area, operated by China Peak Mountain Resort.

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• See Jack CrackClimbing · 13.9 mi from campShow on map
• Upper BrownstoneClimbing · 15.6 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Recreation.gov.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.