Mammoth Lakes Visitor Center and Ranger Station
Hwy 203 on your way into town
(760) 924-5500

Mammoth Lakes has two distinct seasons, summer and winter. In the winter the town is crowded with skiers. In the summer the town is crowded with a mix of Bay Area and LA visitors. Visiting the Eastern Sierra any time of the year however is particularly enjoyable. In September and October the Aspen are turning color and it is spectacular. You can watch the trees turn a brilliant red and gold in contrast with the volcanic rock of the mountains. The days of fall are still warm even at 8000 feet while the nights have a crisp cold feel. There are very few people visiting the Eastern Sierra this time of year. The streets, trails, and outdoors are fairly empty and yours to explore.

The Mammoth area has so much to offer in the way of outdoor activities. Hiking trails are numerous; streams and rivers flow among the shadows of the Eastern Sierra peaks. Hot springs bubble up from the ground and feel great on the body, small lakes are teeming with fish and just wait for those who carry a pole, and unusual geological formations are all around you.