Location: Lee Vining
Top Things to do in Lee Vining
Things to do in Lee Vining, California (CA): The Best Outdoor Activities
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.
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1. Tioga Road
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5.0 based on 369 reviews
This road, leading to Yosemite's high country, winds through one of the highest mountain passes in the state.
Reviewed By sgphoto - Grand Junction, United States
Wonderful drive up to the Tioga entrance station. Even we tried to get tickets to Yosemite to go over into Yosemite, the website told us no passes were being issued to Yosemite. We were very frustrated, but it turned out to be a real blessing as we were able to enjoy the lakes and mountains leading up to the pass (and then back down!). Ellery lake is gorgeous in the morning (about 8am) with perfect reflections. Saddleback lake (up a good travel road) was low, but still beautiful. The Sierra's are beautiful along the way..take the time to explore!
2. 20 Lakes Basin Loop
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By OverTheHillHikers - Woodbridge, United States
I have spent a lot of time in the Western Sierra. After seeing photos of the June Lake mountains, we decided to spend 5 nights at Mono Vista RV Park so we could hike and explore. Our first hike was a loop around Saddlebag Lake and 20 Lakes Basin. 20LB was a magical hike. We encountered remnants if winters' snow, gorgeous lakes and ponds, waterfalls and spectacular granite vista's. The scenery rivals Yosemite and even our Macchu Pichu trek (in some respects). Yosemite us not pet friendly, so we think we have a new favorite region to hike. We wandered off on many side trails, and eventually tallied almost 13 miles for the day.
3. Ellery Lake Campground
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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!
4. Black Point
5. Gibbs canyon
6. Mono Lake Kayak Rentals
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
7. Conway Summit
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
