Location: Lee Vining
Top Things to do in Lee Vining
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Lee Vining (formerly, Leevining, Poverty Flat, and Lakeview) is a census-designated place in Mono County, California, United States. It is located 21 miles (34 km) south-southeast of Bridgeport, at an elevation of 6781 feet (2067 m). Lee Vining is located on the southwest shore of Mono Lake. The population was 222 as of the 2010 census, down from 250 reported as of 2000 by Mono County. At the previous census (1990) the town population was 398, and at the census before that (1980) it was 315.
Restaurants in Lee Vining
1. Ellery Lake Campground
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By PAC626 - Sierra Madre, United States
As the others have written, this is a wonderfully small campground with fewer than 2 dozen sites. The proximity to the creek is enticing, however is also offset by the hordes of Mosquitoes 'in season' so be prepared.... There is simply so much to enjoy in this majestic location that you will likely finding that you will need, and want, to come back in order to enjoy the area to it's fullest. Saddlebag Lake, Twenty Lakes, Bennetville, Mono Lake, Tioga Pass Road, Tioga Pass Resort, Tioga Lake, Yosemite, Tuolumne Meadows, Dana Meadows, Tenaya Lake and all of the various hiking trails and destinations within 10 to 15 miles of this area. Venture further out on the way to or from this area and there is Mono Lake, Bodie, June Lakes Loop, Mammoth Lakes and soooo much more. Get out and explore and enjoy!
2. Lundy Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
We returned for another fun day at Lundy Lake We enjoyed trout fishing. There is good hiking trails. The water level was high and people were going boating. We were there on a beautiful sunny day June 2018.
3. Tioga Lake
4. Lee Vining Creek
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Cali4niahiker - Merced, United States
Lee Vining Canyon was there long before the Tioga Road, but many people don’t recognize the name. We stopped near the campground for some leaf peeping, superb!
