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Things to see in Mammoth Lakes (United States): 20 places and when to go
Mammoth Lakes is a town in United States, and this site lists 20 places in and around it, mainly Nature (10), Hot springs (4), Food and drink (4). The best known are Long Valley Caldera, Devils Postpile National Monument and Mount Morrison. The best time to come is July to September; also possible: October to June. In June there are 14 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 25. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 37.6378, -118.9671
- Places
- 20 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (10) · Hot springs (4) · Food and drink (4) · Mountains (3) · Snow (2) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- July to September.
- Also possible
- October to June.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 300 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mammoth Brewing Company, at 8,052 m.
What to see in Mammoth Lakes
The places in and around Mammoth Lakes, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Long Valley CalderaDepression in California, United States8.8 km
- Devils Postpile National MonumentNational monument in California, USA11 km
- Mount MorrisonMountain in the Sierra Nevada of California13 km
- Bloody MountainMountain in California, United States of America10 km
- Red ConesMountain in United States of America9.8 km
- Crystal CragMountain in California, USA6.6 km
- Devil's PostpileCliff in Madera County, California, United States10 km
- Dry Creek KnollMountain in California, United States of America4.8 km
- Earthquake DomeMountain in California, United States of America4.3 km
- Mammoth KnollsMountain in California, United States of America2.6 km
- Crab Cooker Hot SpringsHot spring15 km
- Devils Creek DistilleryDistillery1.6 km
- Distant BrewingBrewery5 m
- June Lake BrewingBrewery18 km
- Little Creek Hot SpringsHot spring12 km
- Mammoth Brewing CompanyBrewery1.9 km
- Mammoth MountainSki resort4.7 km
- Rock Tub Hot SpringHot spring14 km
- Shepherd Hot SpringsHot spring15 km
- Tamarack Cross-Country Ski CenterSki resort4.1 km
When to go to Mammoth Lakes
The best time to visit Mammoth Lakes is July to September; also possible: October to June. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:40
- FebPossible10:36
- MarPossible11:43
- AprPossible12:59
- MayPossible14:02
- JunPossible14:35
- JulBest time14:22
- AugBest time13:27
- SepBest time12:14
- OctPossible11:00
- NovPossible9:56
- DecPossible9:25
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 25. In July, 18 of the 20 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Mammoth Lakes
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 300 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Bishop, California5 places59 km
- Auberry16 places74 km
- Fresno, California19 places122 km
- Fairfield6 places127 km
- Merced, California11 places139 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Mammoth Lakes?
The best known: Long Valley Caldera, Devils Postpile National Monument, Mount Morrison, Bloody Mountain, Red Cones. In all, 20 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Mammoth Lakes?
July to September; also possible: October to June. In June there are 14 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 25.
How do you get to Mammoth Lakes?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 300 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Mammoth Lakes as the destination and these 20 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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