Mammoth Pool Reservoir

The Mammoth Pool Reservoir is a scenic mountain lake located in the Sierra National Forest, offering a variety of recreational activities for paddlers and boaters. A public boat ramp is available, providing access to the lake for kayakers, canoeists, and small motorized boats.

The reservoir is situated in a rugged, mountainous landscape, surrounded by forests of Ponderosa pine and cedar. It offers opportunities for fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. The official campground at Mammoth Pool is currently closed for hazard tree removal, but day-use access to the boat ramp and reservoir remains open.

Visitors should be prepared for primitive, backcountry conditions and follow all applicable regulations and fire restrictions when accessing the reservoir. The nearest services and supplies are located in the town of North Fork, about 37 miles from the Mammoth Pool access point. Paddlers and boaters should check conditions and plan accordingly before their visit.

Overview
Mammoth Pool will be closed the entire 2020 - 2025 camping season 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.
Recreation
Mammoth Pool Reservoir...

Overview
Mammoth Pool will be closed the entire 2020 - 2025 camping season 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.
Recreation
Mammoth Pool Reservoir offers a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, boating, hiking and wildlife viewing. A boat ramp is available at the reservoir.

Hikers can access the nearby French Trail, a 12.7-mile foot trail that provides access to the Ansel Adams Wilderness.Facilities
Each campsite has a picnic table, grill and campfire ring. Vault toilets are provided, but campers must bring drinking water.

Campers will find a pay phone, gas and camping supplies at nearby Wagner's Mammoth Pool Resort.Natural Features
The Sierra National Forest, located on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada, 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.

Mammoth Pool Campground is located near the Ansel Adams Wilderness, known for its jagged peaks, including 13,157-foot Mt. Ritter, and numerous lakes and streams.
Nearby Attractions
A popular pastime in the area is to take a drive on the 83-mile Sierra Vista Scenic Byway.

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