Mono Hot Springs

Overview

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.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

32 campsites

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

559-893-2111

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Mono Hot Springs, 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

• Mono Meadow TrailheadTrailhead · 0.4 mi from campShow on map
• Bear Creek TrailHike · 6.6 mi long · 2.5 mi from campShow on map
• Corbett Lake TrailheadTrailhead · 1.5 mi from campShow on map
• Bear Creek CutoffHike · 3.2 mi long · 2.7 mi from camp

  A trail starting near Bear Ridge Cutoff Trailhead.

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• Bear Ridge TrailHike · 4.7 mi long · 3.6 mi from campShow on map
• Portal Forebay TrailheadTrailhead · 2.7 mi from campShow on map

Mountain biking

• China Peak Mountain Bike ParkBike ride · 14.1 mi long · 9.8 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Devils TablePeak · 7,234 ft · 1.0 mi from campShow on map
• Jackass DikePeak · 8,094 ft · 3.3 mi from campShow on map
• White Bark VistaViewpoint · 4.5 mi from camp

  A viewpoint along White Bark Vista Trail.

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• Twin FallsWaterfall · 5.4 mi from camp

  A waterfall along Bear Creek Trail.

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• Rancheria FallsWaterfall · 8.3 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• China Peak Mountain ResortSkiing and snowshoeing · 10.3 mi from camp

  A ski area, operated by China Peak Mountain Resort.

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• See Jack CrackClimbing · 14.7 mi from campShow on map
• Upper BrownstoneClimbing · 16.9 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Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date.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.