Mammoth Lakes

The busy hub of Mono County, Mammoth Lakes is a full- service mountain resort town set in a forested valley beneath spectacular granite crags. Named after a gold mine that operated here in the 1870s, Mammoth's rise to fame came decades later as visitors discovered world-class skiing at Mammoth Mountain.

Today, with a ski season extending to early summer and a full slate of outdoor activities and events in summer and fall, the town is bustling most of the year.

Winter fun extends beyond the slopes of Mammoth Mountain, with cross country skiing and snowmobile trails, snow-shoeing, dog sledding, ice skating and snowplay.

As summer comes into its own, visitors turn to camping and fishing in Mammoth Lakes Basin, along with hiking, boating, mountain biking, rock climbing, horseback riding, golf and tennis. Adding to this core of summer recreation, Mammoth offers art festivals, concerts and sporting events.

The Mammoth Lakes area is packed with sightseeing destinations such as Devils Postpile National Monument, Minaret Vista, Rainbow Falls, Minaret Falls, Mammoth Museum, historic mine sites and scenic gondola rides to Mammoth Mountain's 11,053-ft. summit. A full range of accommodations, shops and restaurants will make your stay in Mammoth memorable.

Mono County Office of Tourism