Mono Lake is located near Lee Vining, CA
Phone: (760) 647-6629
About the Lake:
This lake stretches out over 695 square miles and is considered to be one of the oldest lakes in the western hemisphere. It's rare to find a body of water in this part of California that is so clear or this beautiful.
There are numerous activities for the entire family to enjoy at the lake, including hiking and mountain biking, as well as boating and fishing. The camp grounds are incredibly well maintained and most are free to use. There are also plenty of marinas and boat launches if you plan to bring your own boat, or you can always rent one while you are here.
We found the marinas and the lake management staff to be very friendly and helpful and we greatly enjoyed our time at this lake. It's very peaceful and even though there are no fish, the other wildlife are stunning. This is primarily a bird habitat, and you'll see so many different varieties here that we definitely recommend bringing a camera and a bird identification book. This is a great educational stop for the kids, or just a great getaway for the adults. It's definitely worth the trip and you'll have plenty of memories to last a lifetime.
Boat Launches:
Caldera Kayaks
934-1691
Mono Lake Boat Tours
937-1934
Mono Lake Committee Canoe Tours
647-6595
Late June to early September
Campgrounds:
Crestview Area Campgrounds
| Campground | Sites | Toilets | Water | Fee | Reservations | Comments |
| Big Springs |
26 |
|
no |
0 |
no |
7,300 feet |
| Deadman |
30 |
|
no |
0 |
no |
7,800 feet |
| Glass Creek |
50 |
|
no |
0 |
no |
7,600 feet |
| Hartley Springs |
20 |
|
no |
0 |
no |
8,400 feet |
| Obsidian Flat (group) |
1 |
|
no |
20 |
yes |
7,800 feet |
Please note there are several other campgrounds in the area, ranging from free to fee-based. Please contact lake management for more information and locations.
Boating Restrictions:
You are free to bring your own boat, but you must have the proper licensing in order to operate it. There are several places to rent boats as well, but most places offer kayaks and canoes. The lake is really a quite place so we don't recommend bringing your big outboard motor boat here. They do have motor boat tours, but they do ask guests to keep as quiet as possible.
Fishing:
No fishing is allowed here.
Nearby Resorts and Marinas:
Saddlebag Lake Resort
P.O. Box 303
Closes September 30th each year
Lundy Lake Resort
(626) 309-0415
P.O. Box 550
Tioga Pass Resort
P.O. Box 7, 9 mi. west of 395 on 120
Closed in Winter
How to Get Here:
From the San Francisco Bay Area
Go east to State Highway 120, and follow it through Yosemite National Park over Tioga Pass to the junction of Hwy 395 at Lee Vining. (Summer Only)
When Tioga Pass is closed (usually Nov.-May, call 1-800-GAS-ROAD for current conditions), take State Highway 88 over Carson Pass to Minden, NV, then follow Hwy 395 south for about 2 hours to Lee Vining (25 miles south of Bridgeport).
Originally posted 2008-10-02 05:27:03. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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