Mammoth Pool
Sierra National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Oakhurst, CA, CA
Price: From $41 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Mammoth Pool will be closed until further notice due to a massive hazard tree removal. 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.Each campsite has a picnic table, grill and campfire ring.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/mammoth-pool to be notified when sites open up.
Mammoth Pool offers primitive camping in a scenic Ponderosa pine and cedar forest along the San Joaquin River with direct access to Mammoth Pool Reservoir for fishing, boating, hiking, and wildlife viewing.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions, black bears, and marten present in the area. Also osprey, pileated woodpeckers, and western fence lizards.
Insider tips for Mammoth Pool: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 4 sites Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available Access fishing and boating at nearby Mammoth Pool Reservoir with boat ramp on-site
Skip Mammoth Pool if: CLOSURE: Campground currently closed until further notice due to hazard tree removal. You require RV hookups (water, electric, sewer). You prefer developed campgrounds with extensive amenities.
Best time to visit Mammoth Pool: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Sweetwater (North Fork, CA), Rock Creek (Sierra National Forest, Ca) (North Fork, CA), Fish Creek (Ca) (Oakhurst, CA), Lower Billy Creek (LAKESHORE, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Mammoth Pool
Cell signal at Mammoth Pool (Oakhurst, CA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Mammoth Pool will be closed until further notice due to a massive hazard tree removal. 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.Each campsite has a picnic table, grill and campfire ring.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with only 4 sites
Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available
Access fishing and boating at nearby Mammoth Pool Reservoir with boat ramp on-site
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Fresno, California, take Highway 41 north. Turn northeast on Forest Road 200 and pass through North Fork. Take Minarets Road east, follow it 37 miles, turn right on Mammoth Pool Road and follow it 4 miles to Mammoth Pool Campground.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Sierra National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Sierra National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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