- The list below includes 20 free or cheap things to do in or near Mammoth Lakes, California, including 34 different types of inexpensive activities like Lake, Hiking Trails, Mountain Biking and Bowling.
- From Lake Mary to Crystal Lake trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mammoth Lakes.
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The focal point of Mammoth Lakes, California is Lake Mary, a large and pristine body of water and popular camping destination. Its shores are home to mountain lions, dozens of bird species, bears, deer and many other types of wildlife.
4.3 Miles
Crystal Lake Trail runs through the mountains near Mammoth Lake. A fairly steep hill with switchbacks.
11.2 Miles
McGee Creek is a natural creek that offers access to the John Muir Wilderness for fishing, hiking, and horseback riding. The creek has several hiking destinations nearby including Steelhead Lake and McGee Lake.
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Crystal Lake is a high mountain lake trail that offers a place for a 3-4 hour session of hiking, exploring and fishing. The trail also provides vista points to stop and rest with stunning views along the way.
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Accessible by a three mile hike, Ruby Lake offers visitors scenic vistas to view wildflowers, creeks, forests, and rock structures. The lake is surrounded by rocky cliffs that are 13,000 feet high.
5.0 Miles
One of five beautiful alpine lakes found on the Duck Pass trail, Skelton Lake and its trails are perfect for hiking and horseback riding. Nearby attractions include Ansel Adams Wilderness, the Coldwater Campground, and Emerald Lake
3.7 Miles
Horseshoe Lake has a sandy shore that is good for swimming and playing in the water. The lake sits in a hole with a trail around it that is a 3-4 foot wide packed dirt path.
0.1 Miles
Crowley Lake is a man-made fishing area that serves as a home for trout and other attractive catches. The location's Crowley Lake Fishing Camp offers rental boats, kayaks, and camping opportunities to its customers.
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Mammoth Lake features the Devil's Postpile National Monument, one of the most unusual monuments in North America. Huge basalt columns tower more than 60 feet above the ground and are a dramatic backdrop for the majestic, 101-foot Rainbow Falls.
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2520 Main Street, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
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