Rose's Mammoth Guidebook
Sightseeing
Bike, hike, ski, snowboard, ice skate, fish, paddle board, relax, soak, massage, dine, concerts, natural wonders, and photography. The mountain offers something for everyone.
109 locals recommend
Mammoth Mountain
10400 Minaret RdBike, hike, ski, snowboard, ice skate, fish, paddle board, relax, soak, massage, dine, concerts, natural wonders, and photography. The mountain offers something for everyone.
Lake Mary
Convict Lake
These volcanic formations are a must see during the summer months. Take the shuttle to the parking lot or park before 7:00am (12$). Plan on a short hike to the formations and into Rainbow Falls. (call visitors center for opening dates, usually closed Nov-April)
110 locals recommend
Devils Postpile National Monument
Devils Postpile Access RoadThese volcanic formations are a must see during the summer months. Take the shuttle to the parking lot or park before 7:00am (12$). Plan on a short hike to the formations and into Rainbow Falls. (call visitors center for opening dates, usually closed Nov-April)
California’s salt lake! Historical as well as amazing. The tuffas natural formations are a must see. The Mono Lake Museum is a well designed museum to learn about the lake, wildlife, and the volcanic activity in the area .
22 locals recommend
Mono Lake
California’s salt lake! Historical as well as amazing. The tuffas natural formations are a must see. The Mono Lake Museum is a well designed museum to learn about the lake, wildlife, and the volcanic activity in the area .
Twin Lakes Campground
518 Twin Lakes RdA 20 minute drive and you’ll arrive in the cute town of June Lake. Message me for my favorite eating spots.
50 locals recommend
June Lake
A 20 minute drive and you’ll arrive in the cute town of June Lake. Message me for my favorite eating spots.
An one hour drive will take you to the back entrance gate of Yosemite (Tioga Pass closed November-April). Enjoy the sights on the way to the back entrance or continue on into the park. Please plan accordingly as Yosemite is a huge park with amenities far between. This is a trip in itself, so make sure you have timed your day accordingly. Gas up in Mammoth or Lee Vining. The next gas stop is Tuolumne Meadows (summer months only). The fall colors are a must see if you’re traveling through the park in October and November.
Yosemite National Park
An one hour drive will take you to the back entrance gate of Yosemite (Tioga Pass closed November-April). Enjoy the sights on the way to the back entrance or continue on into the park. Please plan accordingly as Yosemite is a huge park with amenities far between. This is a trip in itself, so make sure you have timed your day accordingly. Gas up in Mammoth or Lee Vining. The next gas stop is Tuolumne Meadows (summer months only). The fall colors are a must see if you’re traveling through the park in October and November.
Best Pizza
Giovanni's Pizzeria
437 Old Mammoth RdJohn's Pizza Works
3499 Main StBest Burgers
The best burgers around! This place gets busy so plan on a little wait.
39 locals recommend
Burgers Restaurant
6118 Minaret RdThe best burgers around! This place gets busy so plan on a little wait.
Information
The Mammoth Welcome Center is a great place to plan your stay. Knowledgeable staff can help guide you with bus schedules, hiking trails, biking, points of interest, events, rentals, and discounts. They can also help you navigate your next stop, such as Yosemite.
33 locals recommend
Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center
2510 Main StThe Mammoth Welcome Center is a great place to plan your stay. Knowledgeable staff can help guide you with bus schedules, hiking trails, biking, points of interest, events, rentals, and discounts. They can also help you navigate your next stop, such as Yosemite.
Shopping- Clothing
Sun & Ski Sports
3343 Main StGet Outdoors 365
3183 Main StFootloose Sports
3043 Main StFun Stops
My kids favorite stop! Who doesn’t need ice-cream, games, and a picture with Big Foot. It’s one of my favorite stops too!
14 locals recommend
Mammoth Fun Shop
3163 Main StMy kids favorite stop! Who doesn’t need ice-cream, games, and a picture with Big Foot. It’s one of my favorite stops too!
Ski Lodge
Mammoth Mountain Ski Lodges
A short walk or drive up Davis Rd. and you are there! Newly remodeled over the 2018-2019 summers. Ski/board Canyon all day or use this as your base access the mountain. Kids can ski the Schoolhouse Line for a discounted price. Look out for fun events and after parties. Take the free lifts down to the Village for shuttles, lunch, shopping, and events (consider closing times and have a return plan- lifts are closed from April/November).
44 locals recommend
Canyon Lodge
1000 Canyon BlvdA short walk or drive up Davis Rd. and you are there! Newly remodeled over the 2018-2019 summers. Ski/board Canyon all day or use this as your base access the mountain. Kids can ski the Schoolhouse Line for a discounted price. Look out for fun events and after parties. Take the free lifts down to the Village for shuttles, lunch, shopping, and events (consider closing times and have a return plan- lifts are closed from April/November).
The Main Lodge is accessible by car, shuttle, or ski in from Canyon and Eagle Lodge. A year round stop for skiing, boarding, and biking. There is a fun kid area in the summer (hourly cost). You can also purchase a ticket and take the gondola up to the museum and enjoy the AMAZING views of the minarets and mountaintop in the summer.
71 locals recommend
Mammoth Mountain Main Lodge
10400 Minaret RdThe Main Lodge is accessible by car, shuttle, or ski in from Canyon and Eagle Lodge. A year round stop for skiing, boarding, and biking. There is a fun kid area in the summer (hourly cost). You can also purchase a ticket and take the gondola up to the museum and enjoy the AMAZING views of the minarets and mountaintop in the summer.
Eagle Lodge
4000 Majestic Pines DrJune Mountain Ski Area
3819 CA-158