MAMMOTH POOL

<h2>Overview</h2> <p><strong>Mammoth Pool will be closed until further notice due to a massive hazard tree removal.</strong> </p><p>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.</p><h2>Recreation</h2> Mammoth Pool Reservoir offers a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, boating, hiking and wildlife viewing. A boat ramp is available at the reservoir. <br/><br/> Hikers can access the nearby French Trail, a 12.7-mile foot trail that provides access to the Ansel Adams Wilderness.<h2>Facilities</h2> Each campsite has a picnic table, grill and campfire ring. Vault toilets are provided, but campers must bring drinking water. <br/><br/> Campers will find a pay phone, gas and camping supplies at nearby Wagner's Mammoth Pool Resort.<h2>Natural Features</h2> 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. <br/><br/> 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. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> A popular pastime in the area is to take a drive on the 83-mile Sierra Vista Scenic Byway.