Mammoth Lakes

Mammoth Lakes

Alpine lakes, granite peaks, and snowy slopes frame a high-country escape in the Eastern Sierra.

Best time
June – September for hiking, December – April for skiing
Duration
3–5 days
Avg. budget
$230 / day
Scenic score
9 / 10
Camping score
9 / 10

Reservation needed

Moderate

Book peak-season stays early

Nearest airport

MMH · 14 min drive

Mammoth Yosemite Airport

Mammoth campgrounds sold out? You still have options.

Private campsites and glamping just outside the park often stay open when park campgrounds are full. Availability is set by each partner.

RV parks near Mammoth Lakes on RoverPass

Price on request
Check datesPartner link · RoverPass

Campsites near Mammoth Lakes on Campspot

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Check datesPartner link · Campspot

Going in Jun? Book campsites around Dec, any entry permit around Feb, and your RV or car around Apr. Always check official park rules for exact release dates.

Where you'll want to sleep

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RVs, campervans & cars near MMH

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The moments you came for

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Plan your road trip

From Mammoth Yosemite Airport

14 min

about 9 miles by car · times vary with traffic and road closures

Get directions

Download offline maps before you go — signal drops near the park.

Stays near the end of your drive

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