The Top 20 Attractions in Mono County
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Mono County. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Mono County is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 19, 2025
Mono Lake (South Tufa Area)
Highlight • Lake
These bizarre rock formations are formed in and around Mono Lake from the salty, alkaline water of Mono Lake in connection with underground springs.
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Mono Basin Scenic Area Visitor Center
Highlight • Rest Area
Central visitor center serving the entire Mono Basin area. Usually closed in winter (Dec-Mar) with great info about Mono Lake, permits, and the trails in the adjacent Sierra Valleys between …
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Bodie Mercury Mill
Highlight • Historical Site
Around the town of Bodie, prospectors were mining for mercury that was processed in this well-preserved mill. You can participate in a guided tour, where a ranger explains a lot of the history and funtionality of the historic mill.
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Tioga Pass
Highlight • Mountain Pass
In the summer months, Highway 120 is the access gateway into Yosemite National Park if you are coming from the Eastern Sierra side. It is closed until late spring and …
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Bodie Ghost Town
Highlight • Historical Site
Former town of Bodie, where mercury was quarried and processed in a mine and large mill. The wooden buildings are in very good shape and it feels like you are …
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South Tufa Trailhead
Highlight • Trail
The fee area that encompasses this trailhead (South Tufa Fee Area) has no closing hours, but there is a standard amenity fee of $3 per person, per day, for anyone …
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Crystal Lake
Highlight • Lake
This beautiful alpine lake sits beneath the towering wall of the Mammoth Crest. The lake is a popular summertime destination.
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Twin Lakes
Highlight • Lake
Twin Lakes is just a few minutes drive from Mammoth Lakes. In spring a huge waterfall thunders from the mountains. The lakes are filled with trout, so it is worth taking a fishing rod.
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Duck Pass Trailhead
Highlight • Trail
Duck Pass trail climbs the forested hillside behind Coldwater Campground and goes past Arrowhead, Skelton, and Barney lakes before going over Duck Pass. A side trail to Emerald Lake offers …
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Convict Lake
Highlight • Lake
The picturesque alpine lake is the place of a dark story. It was named after an incident in 1871, when 29 convicts escaped from prison in Carson City and found …
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