Sharon B.
7/29/2024
Beautiful lake with unique tufas that makes it one of a kind. It was so peaceful there and our group even did a return night trek there to see the stars. There are a lot of flies at the water's...
Mono Lake Tufa State Reserve
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[51000 - 51799] Highway 395
Lee Vining, CA 93541
Mono Lake Tufa State Reserve, located near Lee Vining, California, is renowned for its striking tufa towers and unique ecosystem, providing refuge for millions of migratory birds annually. This ancient lake, over one million years old, offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, birdwatching, swimming, and photography against a picturesque backdrop of the Eastern Sierra.
The reserve protects not only the impressive calcium carbonate formations but also the wetlands and surrounding habitats, creating a vital environmental sanctuary. Visitors can explore self-guided trails and enjoy buoyant swims in the lake's saline waters, making it a memorable destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike.
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Harish V.
9/27/2025
Visited Mono Lake - South Tufa Trail and did the 1-mile walk around the formations. The place is surreal, especially during sunset when the sky lights up in amazing colors. The tufa towers rising...
Angie S.
10/5/2024
Beautiful reserve. Do note that you need a parking pass for this place, either buy online or I think you can check out a california parks pass from the library and have the parking waived. Didn't...
Linda R.
8/8/2023
Mono Lake is a nice stop at the end or beginning, depending on which way you go, of the Tioga Pass. The Mono Lake area was new to me. My husband had heard of it because he is a huge Pink Floyd fan...
Ed T.
8/5/2023
This review is for South Tufa Loop Trail which was a ~0.8 miles round trip that took ~25 mins to complete. Short and easy with unique views of tufa towers and Mono Lake! Worth stopping by only...
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