Minaret Falls campground
Minaret Falls
Reservations are accepted at Minaret Falls camping area, providing campers with the convenience of securing a spot in advance. It is highly recommended to make reservations, as this campground tends to get crowded, especially during peak seasons. The best time to visit Minaret Falls is during the summer months when the weather is mild, and the hiking trails are easily accessible.
While exploring this camping area, campers should be cautious of bears, as they are known to frequent the region. It is important to properly store food and dispose of trash to avoid attracting wildlife. Additionally, hikers should be prepared for the high altitude and rugged terrain. Overall, Minaret Falls camping area offers a serene and beautiful getaway for nature lovers, with amenities that make camping comfortable and convenient.
What's on-site at Minaret Falls
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Minaret Falls, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minaret Falls Campground (Seasonal) | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Minaret Falls Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Pumice Flat Group Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Pumice Flat Campground (Seasonal) | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Pumice Flat | ✗ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Minaret Falls -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mf San Joaquin R Nr Mammoth Lakes Ca | 595 cfs | → |
| Deadman C A Big Springs Nr Crestview Ca | 37 cfs | → |
| Hot C A Flume Nr Mammoth Lakes Ca | 65 cfs | → |
| Merced R A Happy Isles Bridge Nr Yosemite Ca | 1,730 cfs | → |
| Nf Willow C Nr Sugar Pine Ca | 416 cfs | → |
| Big C Div Nr Fish Camp Ca | 0 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Minaret Falls -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crrel-Ucsb Energy Site | 50.2 in | -22.6 in | → |
| Nohrsc Mammoth Pass | 14.9 in | -204.1 in | → |
| Agnew Pass (Goes) | 5.2 in | 0.4 in | → |
| Nohrsc Green Mtn | 3.3 in | -1.3 in | → |
| Nohrsc Graveyard Meadow | 0.5 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Tioga Pass-Dana Meadows | 30.3 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
🌳 Parks
- Owens River Headwaters Wilderness
- Devils Postpile National Monument
- Mammoth Creek Community Park
- Trails End Park
- Mono Lake Tufa State Reserve
- Hoover Wilderness
⚓ Boat launches
- Gull Meadows Car Top Boat Launch
- Lake Edison Boating Site
- Navy Beach Paddle Boat Launch
- Mammoth Pool Rd, California
🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →⚑ Points of interest
- Visitor Contact / Ranger Station
- Devils Postpile Formation
- Minaret Vista Observation Site
- Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center
- Oh! Ridge Overlook Observation Site
- Hot Creek Geologic Site
🛶 Paddle runs
- Agnew Meadows To Soda Springs Footbridge
- National Monument Boundary To Soda Springs Footbridge In Devils Postpile National Monument
- Soda Springs Footbridge In Devils Postpile National Monument To Rainbow Falls
- Rainbow Falls To National Monument Boundary
- Headwaters At Thousand Island Lake To Agnew Meadows
- Headwaters In Sec 8, T3s, R25 E To Hemlock Crossing
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Minaret Falls as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Minaret Falls
Can I make reservations at Minaret Falls?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Minaret Falls?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Minaret Falls.