Planning your trip to Mono Lake
THE BEST WAY TO MONO LAKE
Driving: Take Interstate 5 north to California 14 north to U.S. 395 north, about six hours.
Flying: Horizon Air has flights into the Mammoth Lakes area. Restricted round-trip fares begin at $198. Car rentals are available there.
WHERE TO STAY
Most of the motels close during the winter, but Murphey’s Motel is open year-round. (800) 334-6316, www.murpheysyosemite.com
Lake View Lodge also is open. (760) 647-6543. Several other motels are open and easily reached in nearby June Lake.
WHERE TO EAT
Nicely’s Restaurant on Highway 395, (760) 647-6477, is the only dining spot open in Lee Vining during the winter, but it is closed midweek. The local market, however, has fresh sandwiches, etc. There also are plenty of places to eat in nearby June Lake.
WHAT TO DO
These places offer extensive ice climbing, backcountry skiing and other guided programs.
Sierra Mountain Center 174 W. Line St., Bishop; (760) 873-8526, www.sierramountaincenter.com
Sierra Mountain Guides, 148 Willow St., Bishop; (877) 423-2546, www.sierramtnguides.com
SKIING
June Mountain, (888) 586-3686, www.JuneMountain.com
TO LEARN MORE
Mono Lake Committee, (760) 647-6595, www.monolake.org
Mono Basin Scenic Area, (760) 647-3044 (closed for winter, tentatively scheduled to reopen in April).
Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center, (760) 924-5500
Bodie Ghost Town, (760) 647-6445
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