The Town of Mammoth Lakes is located in the heart of California’s Eastern Sierra Nevada mountain range. Mammoth Lakes is 325 miles north of Los Angeles, and about the same distance east of San Francisco. Mammoth Lakes is 164 miles south of Reno, NV

The town of Mammoth Lakes sits at 7,800 - 8,000 ft.

The 2000 census reported 7,093

Devils Postpile is a unique geologic feature formed 100,000 years ago by and eruption of basalt lava. The lava cooled uniformly, leaving surface cracks resulting in vertical columns. It’s located 10 miles from the town of Mammoth Lakes.

The largest waterfall is Rainbow Falls, with a 101-foot drop. It's located two short miles downstream from Devils Postpile. There are also a few smaller falls in the Mammoth Lakes area.

This is where bubbling hot springs, geysers and fumaroles (gas vents) create colorful sulfur deposits and formations. As brilliant as the pools are, they are dangerous with their scalding hot water. This area is open to viewing only, swimming is prohibited.

Yes, there are many trails located near Mammoth Lakes. The Pacific Crest Trail passes through Mammoth Lakes. There is also the John Muir Wilderness and Ansel Adams Wilderness both with many trails, just a few miles from the town of Mammoth Lakes.

Yes, there are several undeveloped pools open to the public located 10 miles south of Mammoth Lakes off Benton Crossing Road. Use at your own risk.

Yes, there are hundred's of miles of dirt roads and trails in and around Mammoth Lakes. Stop at the Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center for a free off-roading map.

Yes, daily year round flights are available through Horizon Airlines and United Airlines.

In the summer, temperatures average 70-80 degrees for a high and seldom dips below 40 degrees for a low with mostly sunny skies.

There are more than 8,500 rental units in Mammoth Lakes, accommodating various size groups. This figure includes condominiums, hotels, motels, lodges, hotel condominiums, bed & breakfasts, and cabins.

11,053 ft.

Five glacier carved lakes form the Mammoth Lakes Basin-Twin Lakes, Lake Mary, Lake Mamie, Lake George and Horseshoe Lake are nestled below jagged peaks and pine forest. Easily accessible by car, the lakes are favorite spots for picnics, day hikes, fishing and camping.

Six hundred years ago, a massive explosion heated rock and ground water, causing a large blast zone. Three craters were formed. Today snowmelt and rainwater form the Inyo Crater lakes.

This fissure was formed when the Inyo Craters erupted millenniums ago. Located just a short distance from the town of Mammoth Lakes on Minaret Road.

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily, Monday – Sunday, Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day.

Go to Mammoth Mountain Ski Area's main lodge area. From there you can take in the views from a gondola as you climb to the top of Mammoth Mountain at 11,053 feet. At the summit, you’ll enjoy the Top of the Sierra Interpretive Center – with interactive display on the area’s geology, hydrology and volcanic history.

There are numerous campgrounds in and around the Town of Mammoth Lakes. Call 877-444-6777 or go to www.recreation.gov for reservations. There are also first come, first serve, walk-in sites available.

This dormant volcanic peak is the site of one of the finest ski resorts in the Western United States – Mammoth Mountain Ski Area. It is also home to a world-class mountain bike park in the summer. Scenic gondola rides offered year round provide a spectacular panoramic view. Located a few miles from town.

From Mammoth Lakes to the entrance of Yosemite is 35 miles, then another 62 miles to the Yosemite Valley floor. (Tioga Pass - Hwy 120 - is closed seasonally due to snow from about mid-November through May)