China Bar

California

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Conditions: Blocked

for campground, today

An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 14 h ago · oldest 14 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

    14 active alerts in Sierra National Forest; most severe: Wilderness Food and Refuse Storage

    USFSPosted May 22 · checked 14 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clouds, high 80°F / low 54°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for campground

    OpenWeather14 h ago

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About this campground

6 boat-in campsites on Mammoth Pool. No showers or RV hookups, accessible by boat or trail Please store food properly to avoid attracting bears.

Campsite info

Season
June

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When to go

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the N Fk Rs, CA weather station, 15 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan57° high31° low
  2. Feb59° high32° low
  3. Mar63° high35° low
  4. Apr67° high38° low
  5. May77° high45° low
  6. Jun87° high51° low
  7. Jul95° high58° low
  8. Aug95° high57° low
  9. Sep90° high52° low
  10. Oct78° high44° low
  11. Nov65° high37° low
  12. Dec58° high34° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Managed by
Forest Service

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

Conditions

Active alerts for Bass Lake Ranger District as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Rules & access

Fee
No fee

Source: USDA Forest Service recreation sites (EDW)

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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Guided trips nearby

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Mammoth Lakes Pack Outfit

Camping business nearby (~23 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Bishop Pack Outfitters

Camping business nearby (~39 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Rainbow Pack Outfitters

Camping business nearby (~43 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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