Mammoth Lakes Travel Guide

Mammoth Lakes, California is a popular resort town in inland California. Famous for its proximity to Mammoth Mountain and Yosemite National Park, to name a few, this town is heaven for nature lovers.

Things to Do in Mammoth Lakes

Winter months are ideal for all the skiing, snowboarding, and even snow-top jet skiing in Mammoth Mountain and June Mountain. Winter is also a great time for some extreme adventures. Try ice climbing up a frozen waterfall with the Sierra Rock Climbing School. In the summer months, check out Devils Postpile National Monument, an impressive formation of lava columns surrounding the beautiful Rainbow Falls. Visit Mono Lake, where you'll find limestone rock towers all around the lake as well as in the center. The lake's perfect baby blues will have you mesmerized. Head to Hot Creek for natural springs and stunning scenery up and down the creek. Plus, with Yosemite National Park not too far away, you'll never run out of sights to see.

Best Time to Visit Mammoth Lakes

There really is no wrong time to visit Mammoth Lakes. Winter activities are plentiful and summer days on the water are hard to turn down.

Cabins in Mammoth Lakes

Positioned in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains, Mammoth Lakes is known as a year-round adventureland. Experience world-class comfort on your Mammoth Lakes vacation and choose from a variety of rental homes to make your stay special, complete with jaw-dropping views and experiences right outside your door. Tucked away in Mammoth Mountain, you’ll find a variety of activities near your vacation rental that fit your lifestyle no matter the season.

Spend the day on the golf course at Sierra Star or go skiing and snowboarding at Mammoth Mountain. Cross-country ski in Yosemite National Park before returning to your home in Mammoth Lakes. Colossal mountains and expansive valleys will ignite your inner outdoorsman and make for an unforgettable experience that you have to see to believe.

Mammoth Lakes provides the perfect backdrop to unwind and recharge. With a variety of spas and wellness facilities, you’ll return from your vacation relaxed and refreshed. The perfect vacation homes await your California adventure, plan your stay today.