Mono Hot Springs
Sierra National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Shaver Lake, CA, CA
Price: From $37 per night
Price range: $37–$74 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (67 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Bear Boxes, Fishing
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Mono Hot Springs sits at 6,700 feet in the High Sierra above Kaiser Pass on the South Fork of the San Joaquin River, known for hot mineral baths and surrounded by aspen and lodgepole pine. Campers praise it as an amazing, magical base for exploring the Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness areas with a lovely camp host.
Wildlife alert: Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, Mountain Garter Snake, Western Aquatic Garter Snake, Bald Eagle, Sooty Grouse, Yellow-bellied Marmot present in area
Insider tips for Mono Hot Springs: Use bear boxes and secure trash cans tightly Do not attempt Kaiser Pass Road in low-clearance vehicles like sports cars Book early as this is a popular federal campground
Skip Mono Hot Springs if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You visit outside May through October — seasonal operations only. You have a low-clearance vehicle — Kaiser Pass Road access is challenging.
Best time to visit Mono Hot Springs: September — Google reviews mention late September (9/12-9/14) as the last weekend of season with excellent conditions.
Nearby campgrounds: Mono Creek (Shaver Lake, CA), Vermillion (Shaver Lake, CA), Jackass Meadow (Shaver Lake, CA), Badger Flats Group (Shaver Lake, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Mono Hot Springs
Cell signal at Mono Hot Springs (Shaver Lake, CA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
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.
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 entryUse bear boxes and secure trash cans tightly
Do not attempt Kaiser Pass Road in low-clearance vehicles like sports cars
Book early as this is a popular federal campground
Google reviews mention late September (9/12-9/14) as the last weekend of season with excellent conditions
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
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Clovis, California, take Highway 168 north 70 miles to Huntington Lake Campground office at Eastwood. Take Kaiser Pass Road to Mono Hot Springs Campground.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- 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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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