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Mono Lake Tufa – Mono Lake South Tufa August 2013 001📷 King of Hearts, CC BY-SA 3.0

Mono Lake Tufa

Lee Vining, CA

Nature

Limestone towers that formed underwater and now stand along the shore of an ancient salt lake. Come at sunrise.

Nearest town
Lee Vining, CA
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
37.9392, -119.0270

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. Hot in July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Campsites nearby

  • Mono Vista RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    5 mi from Mono Lake Tufa
    TentsMotorhomesElectricityToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Oh! Ridge CampgroundCampsite
    10 mi from Mono Lake Tufa
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Ellery CampgroundCampsite
    12 mi from Mono Lake Tufa · 12 pitches
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Glass Creek CampgroundCampsite
    13 mi from Mono Lake Tufa · 66 pitches
    TentsCaravansToiletsFree
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  • Big Springs CampgroundCampsite
    14 mi from Mono Lake Tufa · 26 pitches
    TentsCaravansToiletsFree
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  • Mammoth Mountain RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    21 mi from Mono Lake Tufa · 100 pitches
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All campsites in California · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Mono Lake Tufa?

Mono Lake Tufa is in Lee Vining, CA, at GPS 37.9392, -119.0270. It is about 11 mi from June Lake.

Can you camp near Mono Lake Tufa?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Mono Vista RV Park, about 5 mi away; within 25 mi there are 79 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Mono Lake Tufa?

Mono Lake Tufa is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Death Valley to Yosemite on the Eastern Sierra.

What is there to see near Mono Lake Tufa?

Places worth a stop nearby: June Lake Loop (11 mi), Tuolumne Meadows (19 mi), Bodie State Historic Park (19 mi) and Devils Postpile National Monument (22 mi).

When is the best time to visit Mono Lake Tufa?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)