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Using this Website:

How do I use this website?

Our sites are designed as a virtual vacation-planning guide, connecting you (the visitor) with lodging, attractions, activities and more. Check below for tips on how to navigate our sites.   

  1. Start by figuring out where you want to go and what you want to see or do when you get there.
  2. Explore the travel information based on the season you are visiting or the activity that you are most interested in.
  3. To explore the possibilities of places to stay, simply check out the lodging section. Just click on the name of a property that interests you and you will be directed to their website for pricing, availability, amenities and much, much more.

Feel free to click on the LIVE CHAT link to speak with a travel consultant at any time for live help and suggestions while planning your trip. If you still would like to browse through brochures and pamphlets, contact one of the local chambers (phone numbers below).

Contact Numbers:
Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce (760) 934-6717
Town of Mammoth Lakes Offices (760)934-8989
Mammoth Lakes Tourism & Recreation (760) 934-2712
Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort (800) MAMMOTH / (800) 626-6684
Mammoth Ranger Station and Visitor Center, Inyo National Forest (760) 924-5500
For information on the Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness areas contact the Inyo National Forrest Office (760) 873-2400
California Road Conditions (800) 427-7623
Nevada Road Conditions (877) 687-6237

Travel Tips:

Where is Mammoth Lakes, California?
The Mammoth Lakes area is located in east-central California, southeast of Lake Tahoe and east of Yosemite National Park. The town of Mammoth Lakes, including its Old Mammoth section, are reached by road by leaving US-395 at the Mammoth Lakes exit.

What are the closest cities?
Bakersfield, CA – 260 miles
Death Valley, CA - 214 miles
Fresno, CA (in the summer) – 200 miles
Las Vegas, NV – 377 miles
Reno, NV – 164 miles
Sacramento, CA – 290 miles
Yosemite Valley, CA (in the summer) – 100 miles

Where are the closest airports?
Nonstop flights are provided by Horizon Air from Los Angeles, San Jose, Reno, Seattle and Portland to Mammoth Lakes Regional Airport.

What is the average temperature?
In summer, temperatures average 75-80 degrees for a high and seldom dip below 40 for a low. Winter temperatures average 30-40 degrees for a high and 10-20 degrees for a low with mostly sunny skies.

Facts & Tidbits:

What is the population of Mammoth Lakes, California?
Approximately 7,500 people reside in the Mammoth Lakes area year-round. During the peak winter season, the population swells to over 35,000.

What is the elevation in Mammoth Lakes, CA?
The Town of Mammoth Lakes sits at an altitude of 7,800 to 8,200 feet, with some lodging up to 8,900 feet. The surrounding mountains rise to elevations exceeding 14,000 feet.

What makes Mammoth Lakes, California so special?
Mammoth Lakes is home to more than 100 lakes and streams, and known for its world-class trout fishing. Miles of groomed trails through the John Muir and Ansel Adams wilderness areas provides hours of magnificent sightseeing opportunities.

Fun Facts:    

  • The first post office at Mammoth Lakes opened in 1923.
  • In 1952, only six people lived year-round in Mammoth Lakes.
  • Mammoth Lakes was not incorporated as a town until 1984.
  • It is estimated that the Town of Mammoth Lakes receives 1.3 million visitors in the winter and 1.5 million in the summer.
  • In 1980, an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 struck in the Mammoth Lakes area.

Activities & Attractions:

What are some stats on Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort?    

  • Elevations:
    Base Elevation 7,953
    Peak Elevation 11,053
    Vertical Rise 3,100
  • Snow:
    Average Annual Snowfall over 400 inches
  • Acreage:
    Total Skiable Area 3,500 acres
  • Trail Classification:
    35% Expert/Advanced
    40% Intermediate
    25% Beginner
  • Named Trails :
    150
  • Lifts:
    Total number of lifts: 28

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