Cheap Things To Do in Mammoth Lakes, California

The evocatively named Devil's Postpile Monument (free), twelve miles east of town, is accessible when ther... More on The Rough Guide to: Northern California

Devils Postpile National Monument protects and preserves the Devils Postpile formation, the 101-foot Rainbo... More on go_california

Another great way to see Mammoth's backcountry is by horseback. Local pack outfitters offer hour-long, half and full-day rides as well as week-long excursions into the Ansel Adams and John Muir wi... More on Visitmammoth.com

Another great way to see Mammoth's backcountry is by horseback. Local pack outfitters offer hour-long, half and full-day rides as well as week-long excursions into the Ansel Adams and John Muir wil... More on Visitmammoth.com

First established as a Primitive area in 1931, then a Wild area in 1957, Hoover Wilderness was one of the o... More on Epinions.com

The Hoover is a 1964 Wilderness, meaning it was part of the original law passed establishing areas within o... More on Epinions.com

This wilderness can be hiked on ... More on TripAdvisor

Here you'll find alpenglow, subalpine meadows, 14,000 peaks, deep canyons, hundreds of lakes and streams, s... More on Epinions.com

This forest campground located at 8,600 feet offers great scenery amid a variety of recreational activities and pursuits. Dogs of all sizes are allowed. There are no additional pet fees. Dogs may not be left unattended, and they must ... More on DogFriendly.com

Here on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada, timbered, rolling terrain dominates most of Dinkey Lakes Wilderness. Almost all of it sits above 8,000 feet, with Three Sisters Peak soaring 10,619 f... More on Epinions.com

Here on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada, timbered, rolling terrain dominates most of Dinkey Lakes Wilderness. Almost all of it sits above 8,000 feet, with Three Sisters Peak soaring 10,619 f... More on Epinions.com

Formerly known as Minarets Wilderness, the name of this large and magnificent region was changed in 1984 to... More on Epinions.com

Formerly the Minarets Wilderness, the Ansel Adams Wilderness (AAW) was renamed in 1984 to honor the famous ... More on Epinions.com

Hot jazz in the cool Sierra. Experience the spectacular Sierra to the sounds of some of the world's finest musicians! This event is ... More on VisitMammoth.com

Mammoth Lakes Basin. 760/934-2712. Longest ski season; fishing, hiking. More on Visitcalifornia.com

A series of hot springs feeding a cold water creek in a national forest. The hot springs vary widely in temperature, but a few warm spots at this popular spot allow perfect mixing of water. A popul... More on Trails

Hot Creek is currently CLOSED until further notice due to heightened geothe More on Trails

Arguably one of the most beautiful and challenging stretches along both the John Muir and Pacific Crest trails, this section traverses the renowned Evolution Valley, a remote high-altitude wonderla... More on Trails

This is an outstanding through hike for the experienced. You'll tackle two More on Trails