Family Friendly

Year-round activities range from relaxing to pure adventure. Mammoth Lakes is truly an unreal playground for kids and adults alike.

Share the wonders of nature with your kids and watch them learn firsthand about local wildlife.

Swim in a heated pool or picnic in the shade of a towering pine. Enjoy miles of paved and dirt bike paths or explore local skateboard parks, ball fields and playgrounds. Festivals and events throughout the year cater to children and adults alike. Mammoth Lakes vacations are kid-friendly and family approved!

Family-friendly Activities In Mammoth Lakes
Family-Friendly Skiing and Snowboarding at Mammoth Mountain
Located at 11,053 feet (3,369 m), Mammoth Mountain receives an average of 400 inches (1,0156 cm) of snow a year. Lifts start running in November and often transport happy visitors up the…
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Family-friendly Activities In Mammoth Lakes
Family-Friendly Skiing and Snowboarding at June Mountain
June Mountain is Mammoth Mountain’s sister resort. Known as the “family mountain” of the Eastern Sierra, June is famous for its family-friendly, laid-back vibe.
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Family-friendly Activities In Mammoth Lakes
Family-Friendly Snowshoeing in Mammoth Lakes
Snowshoeing is winter’s version of hiking and is something the oldest to youngest members of your family can enjoy. If you aren’t on the slopes skiing or snowboarding, grab a pair of…
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Family-friendly Activities In Mammoth Lakes
Best Bets: Everything You Need to Know About LA Kings Ice at Mammoth Lakes
It’s winter in Mammoth Lakes, and that means it's time to go skating!
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Family-friendly Activities In Mammoth Lakes
Everything You Need to Know About Family-Friendly Ski Trips to Mammoth Lakes
Mammoth Lakes is the perfect first (or 10th) family ski destination. Here's why.
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Family-friendly Activities In Mammoth Lakes
Top Tips for Families Considering Ski School This Winter
There are many things to consider when planning a ski trip and, for most families, the question of whether to enroll your children in lessons merits major consideration.
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Upcoming Family-Friendly Events

Winter Activities
A snowboarder wearing bright red gear races down a mountain, kicking up snow around them in Mammoth Lakes CA
Spring
Summer Activities
Two people paddle along a lake in kayaks. The lake is surrounded by trees and a mountain is visible over the tree line
Fall
Mammoth Lakes in the fall. Yellow and orange trees cover the mountains. snow capped mountains are in the distance

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