Mammoth Lakes

The questions people ask first about Mammoth Lakes, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

• Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
• SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
• Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
• TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
• Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
• SafetyA safe resort town; the real risks are altitude, winter driving and hot springs.

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

• Coffee$4–7
• Sit-down mealDinner main, mid-range restaurant$22–40
• Street or quick mealBreakfast plate$14–22
• BeerDraught beer$7–10
• SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$20–40
• Budget bedHostel or shared bunk, a night, per personUS$55
• Mid-range bedMotel or hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$200
• High-end bedMotel or hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$380

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$90 · Mid US$180 · High US$350

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Airports

MMH Mammoth Yosemite Airport (About 10 km (6.2 mi) east of town on US-395; year-round flights from Los Angeles, seasonal winter service from other California and Denver gateways (check current schedule).) · RNO Reno-Tahoe International (About 3 h by car south on US-395; the usual gateway if MMH has no suitable flight.) · LAX Los Angeles International (About 5–6 h by car north on US-395 and CA-14; the main Southern California approach.)MMH Mammoth Yosemite Airport (About 6.2 mi (10 km) east of town on US-395; year-round flights from Los Angeles, seasonal winter service from other California and Denver gateways (check current schedule).) · RNO Reno-Tahoe International (About 3 h by car south on US-395; the usual gateway if MMH has no suitable flight.) · LAX Los Angeles International (About 5–6 h by car north on US-395 and CA-14; the main Southern California approach.)

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Budget

$90–140 excl. bed

Mid

$150–250 excl. bed

High

$300+ excl. bed

• Altitude: the town sits near 2,400 m — take the first day easy, drink water, and expect headaches if you fly in from sea level.
• Hot Creek: the pools are scalding and swimming is banned; stay on the marked paths.
• Winter storms close US-395 and the mountain passes; carry chains and check road conditions before driving.
• Devils Postpile access is by shuttle in season, with limited hours — check dates before you plan the day.
• Summer afternoon thunderstorms on the high trails; start hikes early.