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Mammoth Lakes, Mammoth Lakes, CA

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Mammoth Lakes

Mammoth Lakes is an outdoor activity in Mammoth Lakes, CA, part of the Mammoth Lakes and Visalia guide. Cost: free.

· Mammoth Lakes, CA

Why you should go…

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.

  • Sport & Outdoor
    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.

    0.3 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Local Gem

    The Ski Renter

    Under $25

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

    0.5 mi awayMore like this

  • Shopping
    Local Gem

    Footloose Sports

    Free

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

    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.

    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.

    0.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Stay

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Iconic

    Mammoth Mountain

    $50+

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

    2.6 mi awayMore like this