Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve Travel Guide

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Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve, California. Panoramic view
Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve, California. Panoramic view
Tufa towers loom above the brine shrimp salty waters in the Eastern Sierras #Adventure
Before the lake was drained in the '40s to supplement Los Angeles' water supply, these creepy formations (tufas) were under water, formed by bubbles rising from hot springs.
Mono Lake
Lake View Lodge

Lake View Lodge

2.5 out of 5
51285 Highway 395 Lee Vining CA
The price is NZ$344 per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
NZ$344
31 Jan - 1 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Lee Vining. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Friendly staff

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Lake View Lodge
Heidelberg Inn

Heidelberg Inn

2.5 out of 5
85 Bolder Lake View Dr June Lake CA
The price is NZ$348 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
NZ$348
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this condo in June Lake. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fireplace in reception. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (531 reviews)
Thank you gyues All good

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Heidelberg Inn
Whispering Pines

Whispering Pines

2 out of 5
18 Nevada St June Lake CA
Stay at this motel in June Lake. Enjoy free parking, a picnic area and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Double Eagle Resort and Spa and Silver Lake are ...
7.4/10 Good! (479 reviews)
All good. Thank you. Nice place and beautiful view.

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

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Heidelberg Inn

Heidelberg Inn

2.5 out of 5
85 Bolder Lake View Dr June Lake CA
Stay at this condo in June Lake. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fireplace in reception. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (531 reviews)
Thank you gyues All good

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Heidelberg Inn
Lake Front Cabins

Lake Front Cabins

2.5 out of 5
32 Brenner St June Lake CA
Stay at this cabin in June Lake. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a picnic area. Popular attractions June Lake Marina and Gull Lake Marina are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (259 reviews)
Wonderful

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Lake Front Cabins
Stunning Family Chalet -Incredible Waterfall Views - Dog Friendly Pool Table

Stunning Family Chalet -Incredible Waterfall Views - Dog Friendly Pool Table

June Lake CA
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in June Lake. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and a pool table. Popular attractions Double Eagle Resort and Spa ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (185 reviews)
It was a home away from home. The chalet is well-maintained and stocked with all you need from a first-rate home rental. I would live to come back!

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Stunning Family Chalet -Incredible Waterfall Views - Dog Friendly Pool Table
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Popular places to visit

Mono Lake which includes landscape views and a lake or waterhole

Mono Lake

Explore this saline lake, where you can sail in high winds, see stunning rock formations and watch over 2 million migrating birds that visit each year.

Mono Lake
Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada, Kalifornien

Lundy Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lundy Lake during your travels in Lee Vining. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Lundy Lake
Conness Lakes Trail, Inyo National Forest, California

Conness Lakes

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Conness Lakes during your travels in Lee Vining. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Conness Lakes

Mono Lake Committee Information Center

After visiting Mono Lake Committee Information Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lee Vining. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Mono Lake Committee Information Center

Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center

Explore the great outdoors at Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center, a lovely green space in Lee Vining. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center

Lundy Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lundy Lake during your travels in Lee Vining. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Lundy Lake

Activities

Wonders of Yosemite Customizable Private Tour

Wonders of Yosemite: Kid Friendly Private Tour

NZ$746
per adult
Wonders of Yosemite: Kid Friendly Private Tour
Yosemite: High Country Explorer - Private Hiking Tour

Yosemite: High Country Explorer - Private Hiking Tour

NZ$861
per adult
Yosemite: High Country Explorer - Private Hiking Tour
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Cities near Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve

The Sierra Nevada Sawtooth Ridge, cattle on range land from Highway 395, Hoover Wilderness, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Eastern edge of Yosemite National Park, near Bridgeport, California

Lee Vining