Mono County, California
Mammoth Lakes Map
Mammoth Lakes is a four-season Eastern Sierra mountain town on the US-395 corridor — deep-snow winters, an alpine lakes basin, and volcanic backcountry.
A custom interactive map built by Wander with Mammoth Lakes Tourism — toggle Driving or Flying, EV Charging, and Welcome Centers.
Getting to Mammoth Lakes
Drive times to Mammoth Lakes
Pick your starting point on the map above to see the route, EV charging stops, and Welcome Centers along the way.
- Reno3 hrs
- Las Vegas5 hrs
- Los Angeles5.5 hrs
- San Francisco6 hrs
- Santa Barbara6 hrs
- Palm Springs6 hrs
- San Diego7 hrs
About the Mammoth Lakes map
Looking for a map of Mammoth Lakes? Start with the interactive Getting to Mammoth Lakes map below — a custom map Wander built with Mammoth Lakes Tourism, the same one embedded on the destination's own visitor site. It shows every major driving route into town with real drive times — about 3 hours from Reno, 5.5 from Los Angeles, 5 from Las Vegas, 6 from San Francisco — plus EV charging stops and California Welcome Centers along the way, and a Flying view for air options. Mammoth sits on the Eastern Sierra's US-395 corridor between Yosemite and Death Valley, so the drive is part of the trip. Below the map you'll find the places worth planning around: the lakes of the Mammoth Lakes Basin, Devils Postpile and Rainbow Falls, Convict Lake, and where to stay from The Village to a historic lakeside lodge.
Mammoth Lakes trail map
Lakes & trails in Mammoth Lakes
The alpine lakes that give the town its name — most of them minutes from the village, ringed with trails.
- Lake MaryLakeThe largest lake in the Mammoth Lakes Basin, with marinas, campgrounds, and trailheads on all sides.
- Convict LakeLakeA dramatic glacial lake beneath Mount Morrison, circled by an easy loop trail just off US-395.
- Horseshoe LakeLakeThe quiet end of the basin road — a sandy-shored lake and the start of the Mammoth Pass trails.
- Twin LakesLakeA pair of connected lakes below Twin Falls, at the gateway to the Lakes Basin.
things to do in Mammoth Lakes
Sights & landmarks in Mammoth Lakes
Volcanic country: basalt columns, waterfalls, steaming creeks, and the mountain itself.
- Devils Postpile National MonumentLandmarkRare, near-perfect columns of basalt left by an ancient lava flow, reached via the Reds Meadow shuttle in summer.
- Rainbow FallsWaterfallA thundering waterfall on the San Joaquin River, an easy hike beyond Devils Postpile.
- Minaret VistaViewpointA sweeping overlook of the jagged Minarets and the Ritter Range — one of the Sierra's great skylines.
- Mammoth MountainMountainThe volcano the town is built on — skiing deep into spring, then gondola rides and a bike park all summer.
- Hot Creek Geological SiteLandmarkTurquoise pools and steaming vents in a river gorge east of town — look, don't soak.
where to stay in Mammoth Lakes
Where to stay in Mammoth Lakes
Base yourself at the gondola, on a lake, or slope-side at the Main Lodge.
Before you go
Common questions about the Mammoth Lakes map.
- How do I get to Mammoth Lakes?
- Most visitors drive US-395 up the Eastern Sierra — about 3 hours from Reno, 5.5 from Los Angeles, 5 from Las Vegas, and 6 from San Francisco. Use the interactive map above to preview your route, EV charging stops, and Welcome Centers, or switch to the Flying view for air options.
- How long is the drive from Los Angeles to Mammoth Lakes?
- About 5.5 hours: north out of the LA basin to CA-14, onto US-395 up the Owens Valley, then the CA-203 turnoff into Mammoth Lakes.
- Is there an official Mammoth Lakes map?
- Yes — the Getting to Mammoth Lakes map on this page is a custom interactive map built by Wander with Mammoth Lakes Tourism, and it's the same map embedded on the destination's own visitor site.
- Are there EV charging stations on the way to Mammoth Lakes?
- Yes. Toggle EV Charging on the map above to see charging stops along every major driving route, including the US-395 corridor.
- When is the best time to visit Mammoth Lakes?
- Winter for deep snow and a ski season that often runs November into late spring; summer (roughly June–October) for the lakes basin, Reds Meadow, and high-country trails.
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