Welcome to Mammoth Lakes Attractions

Mammoth Lakes attractions offer a spectacular combination of experiences with nature, outdoor recreation, and a first hand look at the area’s history. Fish the over 400 incredible lakes and 1,100 miles of fresh streams in the Inyo National Forest for a variety of tasty trout. Drive less than hour and visit the awesome world famous Yosemite National Park. Tour an honest to goodness gold-mining ghost town, once home to over 10,000 residents or take golfing to a new level and play a course at an incredible 8,000 feet. Whether you want to ride on horseback through or in a balloon above the striking wilderness of Mammoth Lakes, you will find it all here in this area’s attractions.

Inyo National Forest
Camping and fishing attract thousands of visitors during the summer months. Beginner to expert anglers can try their luck fishing at more than 400 lakes and 1,100 miles of streams that provide habitat for Golden Trout, German Brown and Rainbow Trout. Mammoth Mountain Ski Area becomes a summer mecca for mountain bike enthusiasts as they ride the challenging Kamakazi trail from the top of 11,053-foot Mammoth Mountain or one of the other many trails that transect the front country of the Inyo National Forest. Thirty-one trailheads provide access to the 1,308,477 acres of wilderness backcountry for hikers seeking to escape into primitive and pristine areas. There are 33 interpretive sites of historical or natural history interest.

Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park is one of the world's most spectacular natural wonders. Many have said that Yosemite's natural beauty has the power to take one's breath away. It is breathtaking! The eastern gate into Yosemite National Park is just 45 minutes north of Mammoth Lakes. Yosemite has far more to offer than just the beauty. Experience fishing for wild trout throughout Yosemite. Spring, summer or fall, this region offers a wide variety of extraordinary angling opportunities with four species of wild trout. Soaring peaks, tranquil lakes, towering waterfalls, and ancient forests await travelers ready to venture away from the highway and into the Yosemite wilderness. Few park visitors go beyond a few busy trailheads, yet the park has hundreds of miles of beautiful trails for hiking.

Bodie State Historic Park
Bodie State Historic Park is a genuine California gold-mining ghost town. Visitors can walk down the deserted streets of a town that once had a population of 10,000 people. The town was founded by Waterman S. Body (William Bodey), who had discovered small amounts of gold in hills north of Mono Lake. In 1877, the Standard Company struck pay dirt and a gold rush transformed Bodie from a town of 20 people to a boomtown.

Sierra Star Golf Club
This Cal Olson-designed, 18-hole championship course is surrounded by evergreens and wildflowers, right in the heart of Mammoth Lakes. See how far a golf ball flies at 8,000 feet, all while enjoying the views on a world-class, par 70 course.

Mammoth Lakes Pack Outfit
Family owned Mammoth Lakes Pack Outfit has been providing hiking, camping and horseback vacations in the Eastern Sierras for over 80 years. We are a full service pack outfit in the Inyo National Forest - the John Muir Wilderness - providing all types of hiking, camping, and horseback vacations - including our famous horse drives, adventurous hiking treks, supply drop-offs, and daily horseback rides. Our friendly and knowledgable staff will help you in planning the vacation trip you've always dreamed of.

Mammoth Balloon Adventure
Without a doubt, Mammoth Lakes is one of the best places to hover about terra firma. Just one of many activities available at the popular California Ski and Summer resort. Mammoth Balloon Adventures offers one-hour hot-air balloon rides that take you for a float around the Mammoth Lakes, Crowley Lake Basin and Bishop areas of the Eastern Sierra.

Sierra Rock Climbing School
The Sierra Rock Climbing School offers you the pinnacle of the guided rock climbing experience. Our guides are not only highly skilled professionals with years of experience, they are also fun and interesting people to spend time with. We pride ourselves on hiring guides who will provide you with a valuable, fun, exciting, interesting and safe rock climbing experience. All of our guides have spent years climbing and guiding in the Sierra Nevada; know the range intimately and care greatly for it. From guiding multi-pitch routes to introductory top rope instruction, our guides look forward to sharing their knowledge, experience and expertise with you.

Caldera Kayaks
Guided natural history tours of Mono Lake let you experience one of the oldest living lakes from the unique perspective of a kayak. Paddle through fascinating tufa formations and along Mono Lakes intriguing shoreline towards Rush Creek. Paddle the Long Valley Caldera on scenic Crowley Lake and explore shoreline formed by the forces of nature. Lakefront kayak rentals, lessons and sales at the Crowley Lake Marina make it convenient and easy to paddle the Eastern Sierra.