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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Mono County

Mono County’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in Mono County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: November 14, 2025

Mono Lake (South Tufa Area)

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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

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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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Crystal Lake

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This beautiful alpine lake sits beneath the towering wall of the Mammoth Crest. The lake is a popular summertime destination.

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Inyo Craters

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The roughly one-mile loop trail leads to the North and South Crater. Both craters were created only 550 to 650 years ago when the northern Deadman Dome exploded. In the immediate vicinity there are nice campsites.

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Earthquake Fault

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Although you might expect it from its name: The Earthquake Fault was not created by an earthquake, but by volcanic activity. The circular walk is pretty short. If you want …

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Donohue Pass

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Donohue Pass is the last major pass along the PCT if you hike northbound. It is snow covered until early summer or late spring. The view into the valley with …

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White Mountain Peak

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Third highest peak in California at 14'252 feet (4344 m). It's California's easiest peak above 14'000 as cars can drive a gravel road to the trailhead at 11,680 ft elevation. …

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HillTop Hot Spring ♨️🌴

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Also called Pulky's Pool, Hill Top Hot Spring has the best view and is probably the easiest accessible hot spring in winter snow in the hot spring-rich valley just south …

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Hot Creek Geological Site

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From a volcanic cleft, boiling hot water escapes into a pool, which evaporates turquoise blue. From the upper vantage point you can see it best.

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Hot Creek Trout Hatchery

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Hot Creek flows through the Long Valley Volcanic Caldera's resurgent dome, which is the world's largest. It passes through hot springs, and its warm water is home to a variety …

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Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve

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The reserve was established to preserve the spectacular "tufa towers," calcium-carbonate spires and knobs formed by interaction of freshwater springs and alkaline lake water. It also protects the lake surface …

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