Adventure without a trace

Sustainability in Mammoth Lakes

Here in Mammoth Lakes, we are committed to keeping this place unreal. That means we proactively do less harm and more good. We pick up our trash, put out our campfires, and are kind to our neighbors. These are just a few ways we help steward the land to keep it pristine for current and future generations. It’s why Mammoth Lakes is the Real Unreal, not some filtered version of what the great outdoors is meant to be.

Join us and help protect the magic in these mountains!

Pre-Arrival Guide

Know Before You Go

We deeply appreciate visitors who are considerate of our beautiful mountain home and community. While you plan for your getaway, learn how to reduce your impact, give back, and keep Mammoth Lakes…

Help Keep This Place Unreal

Wildfire Prevention & Education

Wildfires are a real and growing risk across California, including the Eastern Sierra. In Mammoth Lakes, most wildfires are human-caused, which means prevention starts with everyday decisions. Whether you're visiting for a…

Responsible Recreation

Responsible recreation in Mammoth Lakes involves respecting natural habitats and adhering to Leave No Trace principles, ensuring the preservation of the area's unreal landscapes.

Contributing to the well-being of Mammoth Lakes includes supporting local businesses, participating in community events, and engaging in environmental conservation efforts to ensure the sustainability of this unreal destination.

COMMIT TO KEEPING MAMMOTH Lakes Unreal

Mammoth Lakes Promise

Join us in promising to be a responsible human by doing your part to take care of this place we all love.

It’s a Mammoth Thing

Welcome to Mammoth Lakes, where caring for our environment is woven into our very identity. Here, sustainability isn't just a practice—it is a way of life, "It’s a Mammoth Thing!"

Additional Travel Resources

Getting Around Town

Whether you decide to fly to Mammoth Lakes or drive here, getting around town without a vehicle is easy. Just hop on a shuttle or a bus to save yourself the hassle…

Mammoth Lakes is accessible by plane from hundreds of cities across the country. Continue reading for flight schedules, service dates and booking information for Advanced Air and United Airlines.

Located in the heart of the breathtaking Sierra Nevada Mountains, Mammoth Lakes is easy to access by car from anywhere in California or Nevada.