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Mammoth Lakes, Mammoth Lakes, CA

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Mammoth Lakes

Official guide to summer recreation in Mammoth Lakes, California, a High Sierra mountain town known for hiking and fishing.

Mammoth Lakes, CA

About Mammoth Lakes

Mammoth Lakes is a mountain town in California's Eastern Sierra at the base of Mammoth Mountain, known for hiking, fishing, mountain biking, and access to Devils Postpile, Rainbow Falls, and Yosemite. The Town of Mammoth Lakes government and its Parks and Recreation Department maintain local trails, parks, and summer programs. Mammoth Lakes Tourism, a body with Town Council representation funded by the local Tourism Business Improvement District, also promotes the destination through visitmammoth.com.

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What's around here?

The closest stops to Mammoth Lakes, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sports & Outdoors
    Outdoor Adventure

    Adventure in Camping

    $50+

    Eastern Sierra outfitter that delivers and sets up fully equipped travel trailers at the campsite of your choice near Mammoth Lakes.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

    0.3 mi awayMore like this

  • Sports & Outdoors
    Local Gem

    The Ski Renter

    Under $25

    A longtime Mammoth Lakes shop renting skis, snowboards, boots and winter clothing.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

    0.5 mi awayMore like this

  • Shopping
    Local Gem

    Footloose Sports

    No admission fee

    Mammoth Lakes ski, snowboard and bike shop known for custom boot fitting and seasonal rentals.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

    0.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Shopping
    Quirky Fun

    The Psychic Gallery

    $25–$50

    A Mammoth Lakes storefront offering tarot, palmistry and psychic readings.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

    0.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Stay
    Outdoor Adventure

    Empeiria High Sierra Hotel

    $50+

    Mammoth Lakes hotel serving as a basecamp for High Sierra skiing, hiking and mountain adventures.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

    0.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Stay

  • Sports & Outdoors
    Iconic

    Mammoth Mountain

    $50+

    Major Sierra Nevada ski resort near Mammoth Lakes with 3,500 acres of terrain, a bike park and summer activities.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

    2.6 mi awayMore like this