Adventure Responsibly In Mammoth Lakes

Sustainable Travel

Commit to following sustainable, responsible tourism practices and help Mammoth Lakes continue to offer an endless supply of awe to visitors and locals alike.

Mammoth Lakes, and the surrounding Eastern Sierra, is an otherworldly adventureland worth protecting for future generations to experience.

When you plan to visit, make a promise to treat Mammoth Lakes as if it were your own backyard, and hey, maybe leave it even better than you found it.

To learn more about how to travel sustainably and responsibly when you visit Mammoth Lakes, explore more below. These resources will help you become a better steward to the mountains and lakes, and even help you learn about proper recreation practices while at camp or in town.

Your first step towards more responsible recreation can be as simple as reading and signing the Mammoth Lakes Promise to ensure that everyone can experience our infinite moments of wonder for years to come.

SIGN THE MAMMOTH LAKES PROMISE

Stories About Giving Back In Mammoth Lakes

Visitor Services

How to Give Back to Mammoth Lakes Through Volunteer Work

Getting out on the trail or on the water is made infinitely better when the areas you’re recreating in are clean and maintained for others to enjoy.

6 Organizations Caring for the Sierra ( How to Donate)

Help care for Mammoth Lakes by supporting these organizations with whatever you are able to give.

THE REEL UNREAL — Tangle Free Waters Helps Clean Up Eastern Sierra Waterways

The community of Mammoth Lakes takes great pride in its lakes and waterways. Not only do they supply residents with water to drink, cook and clean, but they house one of our most popular residents - fish.

How To Practice Sustainable Travel In Mammoth Lakes

How To Leave No Trace Around Town in Mammoth Lakes

Usually you think of the seven Leave No Trace principles for hiking, fishing or camping adventures out in the wilderness, not when you’re surrounded by buildings, cars and pavement in the center…

How To Practice Sustainable Travel In Mammoth Lakes

How to Leave No Trace When Recreating Near Water

Mammoth Lakes is home to many beautiful streams, rivers and lakes – it’s in the name!

How To Practice Sustainable Travel In Mammoth Lakes

6 Ways to Camp Responsibly in Mammoth Lakes

Learn more about how to be a responsible camper when you visit Mammoth Lakes.

How To Practice Sustainable Travel In Mammoth Lakes

8 Ways to Recreate Responsibly in the Mountains

If you love recreating in Mammoth Lakes, then learning how to take care of the mountains and forests you adventure in is part of being a responsible visitor.