Mammoth
Located on the south end of Mammoth, south of the old Child's House, across the street from Liberty Cap.
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Mammoth Details
The Mammoth Picnic Area is located on the south end of Mammoth, south of the old Child's House, across the street from Liberty Cap. This area is populated by a herd of elk and the picnic area is often inaccessible due to their presence. Tables: 4 Restrooms: nearby* Fire Grates: 0 * Wheelchair Accessible. Every picnic area has tables, except for the 3 newest areas near Gibbon Falls, and most have vault toilets. You can use camping stoves and self-contained charcoal grills to prepare food at any picnic area. Fires are permitted only in picnic areas with fire grates. Only one picnic area - Madison - has water. Camping is not allowed in any picnic area. Special fire restrictions are occasionally put in place when the danger of wildland fires is great. If you plan to light a fire in the park, please ask about current fire restrictions at the entrance station when you arrive.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Mammoth
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Mammoth General Store
Built in 1895 and open year round.
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Sepulcher Mountain
Climb 3,400 feet through forest and meadows to the 9,652 foot summit.
0.1 mi away
Mammoth Terrace Grill
Located in Mammoth Hot Springs village area, this restaurant has a quick-service menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
0.1 mi away
Mammoth Hotel Dining Room
A casual dining setting, it's also not uncommon to have front row views of grazing elk and bison.
