RV Rental Mono Lake, CA

There is so much to do here, and a Mono Lake camper rental will serve you well on your adventures through the area. Begin your visit at the Mono Lake Visitor Center, located off Highway 395. This is a great starting point to understand the area’s human and natural history through the exhibits on display. If you need guidance with planning your visit through the area, the staff is always ready to help.

If you enjoy boating, you’ll have the experience of a lifetime boating in Mono Lake. While all kinds of boating are permitted, you have to be careful to keep a safe distance from the Osprey nesting sites near the Tufa Towers and other islands. Canoes and kayaks can be launched from Navy Beach on the south shore of the lake. If you have a big boat, then use the launching ramp near Lee Vining Creek. Be careful about sudden gusts of high winds that are frequent in the area when you’re out boating.

If you’re the kind who likes to understand the geology of an area, then a canoe tour is highly recommended. Guided canoe tours provide an in-depth understanding of the ecology and geology of this desert lake.

Taking a dip in Mono Lake is another memorable experience to add to your list. Since the lake’s salty water is denser than regular ocean water, you’ll have quite a buoyant swim in the lake which is also believed to have plenty of medicinal qualities.

If you settle on camping with an RV in the Mono Lake area in the fall season, you’ll be in luck to witness hundreds and thousands of migratory birds descend on the lake. Since the lake is on the Pacific Flyway, a major migratory route, it makes an ideal stop for birds nesting and feeding.

Looking to enjoy a little RV camping at Mono Lake? You don’t have to drive too far as there are a few campgrounds in the vicinity that are ideal for camping. The Mono Vista RV Park in Lee Vining has about 50 sites; equipped with facilities like full hookups, 30 and 50 amp electric service, pull-thru sites, big rig access, tent camping, sewers, water, a dump station, restrooms, showers, laundry, and a camp store. There’s even a playground for the kids to run around in and recreational trails close by for long walks. Pets are welcome at the campground but do keep them on a leash and make use of the designated pet area.

If you’re looking for a place to camp in an RV near Mono Lake, head to the Big Bend Campground, also in the Lee Vining Canyon. It’s a small campground with seventeen sites, but the beauty of the campground is its location in the wilderness. Trailers up to 30 feet can be accommodated here. There is piped water, vault toilets, picnic tables, fire pits, and bear lockers available.

Visitors camping at Mono Lake will have lots of options when it comes to checking out attractions nearby. The Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve is home to the tufa towers that abound in the lake and on land. Take a walk through the south shore of the reserve or sign up for a Naturalist Tour.

A short drive in your RV rental will bring you to the town of Mammoth Lakes, where adventure activities are available the whole year through. It’s a pretty cool town to explore, especially when you have access to free public transit within the town. Stop by at the Mammoth Lake Welcome Center, located within the Inyo National Forest. The staff is known to be super helpful in guiding you with activities in the town. Go through the well-stocked books, maps and gift shop or take a free interpretative walk. Check out the all-weather running track or the many community parks in town if you feel the need to stretch your legs and get in some running. Mammoth Creek Park is a great spot for the kids to have some fun, and its ideal if you want to enjoy a picnic lunch.

In the mood for some skating? Head to the Volcom Brothers Skate Park, a 40,000 square foot giant cradle with humps, lumps, a burn-side wall and a large wall to test your skating skills. Don’t forget your helmet.

The town has quite a few interesting dining options to choose from, and whether it’s a good old juicy sandwich you crave, or some tex-mex or comfort food, take your pick. You'll find plenty of shopping options for stocking up on supplies or grabbing a souvenir and will be able to fill up your rental RV at one of the gas stations in town before heading to your next adventure.