Activity & Road Updates in Mammoth Lakes

April 10, 2024

Welcome to spring! The change of season brings the beginning of some activities and the end of others.

Winter Activities

Summer Activities

Mammoth Lakes Road & Transportation Updates

Driving to Mammoth Lakes in winter comes with its own unique set of challenges. For our top winter driving tips, including everything you need to know about snow chains and chain control, click here.

Road Updates

Please Note: Mammoth Lakes can receive early season and late season storms that may cause roads to close temporarily. Please check the CalTrans website or utilize their QuickMap App for current Road Conditions, as road status may change.

Mammoth Lakes Basin Roads – Closed for the season.
Hwy. 120 (Tioga Pass) to Yosemite National Park – Closed for the season. Please check the Yosemite National Park website for more information. For current road conditions, please call (209) 372-0200.
Hwy. 158 (June Lake Loop) – Open.
Hwy. 108 (Sonora Pass) – Closed for the season.
Hwy. 89 (Monitor Pass) – Open.
Hwy. 270 (Bodie Rd.) – Open. For more information, please call 760-616-5040.
Rock Creek Road – Open to the pack station.
Hwy. 203 to Minaret Vista – Closed for the season.
Hwy. 203 to Reds Meadow (Devils Postpile & Rainbow Falls) – Closed for the season.
Travel to Reds Meadow area will be impacted. Click HERE for more information.

Regional Transportation

Yosemite Area Regional Transit System (YARTS) with service to Yosemite National Park – Closed for the season.

Tours of Yosemite National Park and Bodie State Historic Park are available via MAWS Transportation during the summer months.

Lakes Basin Trolley with service to the Mammoth Lakes Basin – Open from 7:30 am-6:00 pm, running every 30 minutes from The Village.

Parking in the Lakes Basin is extremely limited. Please utilize public transportation into the Basin as much as possible. For schedule information regarding Eastern Sierra Transit Authority (ESTA) seasonal routes, visit the ESTA website.

WINTER ACTIVITIES IN MAMMOTH LAKES

Skiing & Snowboarding

Mammoth Mountain lodges:

Main Lodge – Open daily through Memorial Day. However, broadway Express (Chair 1), located at Main Lodge, will undergo construction beginning on Monday, April 15, 2024. The project will significantly impact the surrounding terrain. View operational impacts.
Canyon Lodge – Closed. Will then re-open for the weekend of April 26-28, with Canyon Express (16) and Schoolyard Express (17) open for skier access.
Eagle Lodge – Closed.
The Mill – Open.
The Village Gondola – Closed. Will re-open for the weekend of April 26-28.

June Mountain – Closed.

For details on lift and trail openings, visit the Mammoth Mountain website or the June Mountain website. All openings are weather and snow dependent.

Cross Country & Nordic Skiing

Tamarack Cross Country Ski Center (Mammoth Lakes Basin) - Closed.

Shady Rest Winter Trails – Open. Current trail conditions can be found here.

Snowmobiling

Mammoth Mountain Snowmobile Adventures– Closed.

Snowmobiling is available on Mammoth Lakes trails throughout the winter, snowfall permitting. Check the Mammoth Lakes Trail System website for current trail conditions. Please check in with the Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center for additional details.

Ice Skating, Tubing & Sledding

Woolly’s Adventure Summit – Closed. The Mountain Coaster is temporarily closed and will reopen this spring.
LA Kings Ice at the Community Recreation Center – Closed for the season.

Other Winter Activities

Snowshoeing is available on Mammoth Lakes trails throughout the winter, snowfall permitting. Check the Mammoth Lakes Trail System website for current trail conditions.

Summer Activities In Mammoth Lakes

Many activities are still under winter closure. Check back for updates on anticipated openings for spring/summer 2024.

Reds Meadow Area

Reds Meadow is CLOSED for the winter season. Read all about the changes to access in summer 2024 here.

Hiking

Trails are open to hikers year-round, weather permitting. Check the Mammoth Lakes Trail System website for current trail conditions or contact the Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center before venturing out.

Fishing

Fishing season in Mono County opens on April, 27 2024. Please check updated restrictions before fishing.

Biking

Mammoth Bike Park – Closed for winter. For more information, visit Mammoth Mountain’s website.

Public bike trails are open to bikers year-round, weather permitting. Check the Mammoth Lakes Trail System website for current trail conditions. Bike rentals are available in spring, summer and fall months, weather permitting. Learn more about where to rent bikes here

Boating, Kayaking & Paddleboarding

Rentals are available throughout the summer. Learn more about where to rent boats, kayaks and paddleboards here. Please note that the marinas in the Lakes Basin are closed for winter.

Golf

Snowcreek Driving Range – Closed for winter.
Snowcreek Golf Course (9 holes) – Closed for winter.
Sierra Star Golf Course (18 holes) – Closed for winter.

Horseback Riding

Mammoth Lakes Pack Outfit (Mammoth Lakes Basin) – Closed for winter.

Camping

U.S. Forest Service campgrounds, as well as privately run campgrounds in Mono County, are open for the season. The Mammoth Mountain RV Park is open year-round with limited services in the winter. Learn more about the U.S Forest Service campgrounds here.

Camping will be extremely limited in Mammoth Lakes until we are able to open more campgrounds. If you do not currently have a campground reservation, please consider a traditional lodging option You can also find other campgrounds throughout the region by checking the Camp Like a Pro website.

Other Summer Activities

Panorama Gondola at Mammoth Mountain – Open.
Via Ferrata – Closed for winter.
Mammoth Adventure Center – Closed for winter.
Whitmore Pool – Closed for winter
Whitmore Track and Field – Open.

The Mammoth Lakes California Welcome Center is open daily 8am – 5pm.

The Mono Basin Scenic Area Visitor Center anticipated Opening Date: April 21, 2024

The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Visitor Center is closed for winter.

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