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Skiing a mile from the door, Yosemite over the pass, four lakes on the loop and the strangest landscapes in California within an hour. Here is what our guests come for, most popular first.
Lonely Planet named Mono County one of its top ten U.S. destinations in 2013, and June Lake sits near its center. Fish the West Walker River, climb in Yosemite, paddle Gull Lake, or ski June Mountain, then come home to the fire.
December to April Skiing June Mountain A mile from the door. Kids 12 and under ski free, and weekday lift lines are close to zero. Mammoth is thirty minutes. Late May to November Yosemite and Tioga Pass Tioga Pass is 27 miles away and Tuolumne Meadows 45 minutes. Day trips into Yosemite's high country. Summer Lakes and paddleboarding Five boards in the garage, four lakes on the loop, trout in every one of them. Late April to November, and all year on the spring creeks Fly fishing Hot Creek, the Upper Owens, Crowley and the East Walker within an hour, and the loop lakes five minutes away. Late spring to fall Hiking and horseback riding Fern Lake from the back door, Parker Lake, and trail rides from the pack station down the road. Year round Mono Lake and hidden places Wild mustangs, the Mono Lake fissures, the Crowley Lake columns and the ghost town of Bodie. Late September to October Fall color The aspens of the June Lake Loop turn gold, and the crowds go home. Year round Hot springs and the spa Wild hot springs down the valley, and a spa you can walk to. Year round Where to eat La Parrilla, the reborn Tiger Bar, and the best breakfast on the loop.
For drive times, road openings and where to stay, see Plan your trip .
