Boating, Kayaking & Paddle Boarding
Whether you’re paddling a kayak or stand-up paddle board, or motoring a pontoon boat or small fishing boat, getting out on the water offers a unique perspective and is an excellent way to observe waterfowl, fish, and other wildlife. The scenery is incomparable, with sweeping views of the surrounding mountains and distinctive geological features. Delight in the sight of Carson Peak from June Lake, or Mammoth Mountain from Lake Mary. See how many of the 300 species of birds who frequent Mono Lake you can spot. Many visitors have even been thrilled to spot eagles and black bears during their boating adventures.
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Kittredge Sports
3218 Main Street
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
760-934-7566
Kittredge Sports has all your year-round outdoor needs! We have summer backpacks, sleeping bags and pads, fishing gear and camping gear rentals and sales. For winter activities, we offer ski and snowboard rentals and sales as well as a repair shop. We sell top-of-the-line clothing and accessories. Learn More
Pokonobe Resort and General Store
Lake Mary
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Pokonobe is a private venue located on the shores of Lake Mary. In addition to event space, there is also a full-service marina with boat rentals, as well as a General Store with fishing supplies, snacks, beverages and souvenirs. Pokonobe is open in the summer months only. Learn More
Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area and Visitors Center
1 Visitor Center Drive, Highway 395
Lee Vining, CA 93541
760-647-3044
This saltwater lake is best known for its tufa towers which were formed with the interaction of the salt and the freshwater springs bubbling up from the bottom of the lake. The center has interactive displays that teach about many aspects of the Mono Basin’s geology, ecology, and human history…. Learn More
Woods Lodge
800 Lake George Road
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
At 9,200 feet, Woods Lodge is nestled on spectacular Lake George in a setting of unequaled alpine beauty in California’s High Sierras. Just a short distance from Mammoth Lakes, all of the rustic cabins have full kitchens and fireplaces. Many have spectacular views. Pets are accepted in some units with an additional pet fee…. Learn More
Mammoth Kayaks and Paddleboards
June Lake Beach
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Mammoth Kayaks rents kayaks and paddleboards so you can enjoy a day on the water in the Eastern Sierra. Due to water level, Mammoth Kayaks is currently only operating at June Lake Beach, just 20 minutes from the town of Mammoth Lakes. You can rent equipment directly from the beach,… Learn More
Mammoth Lakes Trail System
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Mammothtrails.org is the all-season reference for information about the trails of the Mammoth Lakes Trail System. Operated in conjunction with the National Forest Service and the Town of Mammoth Lakes, the Mammoth Lakes Trail System website provides visitors with accurate location, terrain, and difficulty information for over 100 individual trails… Learn More
Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra (DSES)
1 Minaret Road
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
760-934-0791
Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra is a volunteer-based nonprofit dedicated to changing the lives of children and adults with disabilities by offering year-round outdoor activities, creating inspiring challenges, providing expert instruction and adaptive equipment, and rallying the community to accommodate people with disabilities. We have adaptive equipment to fulfill everyone’s winter… Learn More
Sierra Engines
58 Commerce Drive
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
760-934-0347
Are you looking for the ultimate rental adventure for yourself, friends or family? Sierra Engines–the first name in outdoor adventures–offers ATV, side-by-side, dirt bike, kayak and snowmobile rentals and service. Maps, helmets and trailers (off-road vehicles) included with every rental. Guided and unguided adventures. Learn More
Mammoth Lakes Basin
Lake Mary Road
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
888-466-2666
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 forests. Easily accessible by public transportation, the basin provides hiking, biking and picnicking. Accessibility: Driving tour in summer and fall. Learn More
Play Big Outdoors
501 Old Mammoth Road
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Play Big Outdoors offers premium outdoor recreational equipment rentals so you can experience the trails, roads and water in the mountains of the Eastern Sierra. We’re based in Mammoth Lakes, CA, and we offer an add-on delivery and pickup service for most of our rentals so you can fully enjoy… Learn More