Family vacations in Mammoth Lakes are as much fun for parents as they are for kids. There are boundless recreational and educational opportunities that involve exploring the outdoors. When indoors have fun with crafts, playing sports and watching movies.
Fun in the Snow Take the group out for sledding, dog sledding, ice skating or build a snowman.
Pick up a Winter Recreation Map of the Inyo National Forest visit the Mammoth Welcome Center/Ranger Station at the entrance of town on Hwy. 203.
Some suggestions:
Rock Creek Road is approximately 15 minutes south of Mammoth Lakes and is plowed all the way to East Fork Snopark where there is a variety of areas where you can snow play and sled.
There is a large hill approximately 15 minutes north of Mammoth Lakes on Hwy 395 on the southbound side where the divided highway ends, just before Deadman Summit.
Anywhere on the Scenic Loop Road as long as you are not parked on or sledding on the road.
Sledding: Sledz - 760-934-7533 Located on Minaret Road, on your way up to the Main Lodge Ski Area on the right side. There is a rope tow and they provide the tubes for $25.00 per person, per hour. Cash Only!
Cross Country Skiing / Snowshoeing: Inyo National Forest - 760-924-5500 Sierra Club Range of Light - 760-934-1767 Sierra Star Golf Course - 760-924-4653 Tamarack Cross Country Ski Center -760-934-2442
Fun Indoors: When the weather outside is frightful, huddle up indoors.
Frosty's Miniature Golf: - 760-914-2104 Located on Old Mammoth Rd. next to the Sierra Nevada Lodge. Open year-round: daily from 5:00 - 10:00 p.m., and from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on weekends.
Indoor Playground: McDonald's Indoor Play Area -760-934-3357
Mammoth Lakes Library - 760-934-4777 Tuesday & Friday Night Movies, Saturday-Game Day and more.
