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Paoha
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Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area—Part of the Inyo National Forest, the Mono Basin
National Forest Scenic Area was established by Congress in 1984 to protect the natural, cultural,
and scenic resources of the Mono Basin. The first of its kind in the National Forest System, the
Scenic Area encompasses 116,000 acres, including South Tufa and Navy Beach recreation sites
and the Mono Basin Visitor Center in Lee Vining.
Mono Mills
Site
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Grant Lake
Parker Lake
Devil’s Punch
Bowl
Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve—California State Parks manages state-owned lakebed lands
below the elevation of 6,417 feet above sea level. The Reserve was established in 1982 to preserve
the spectacular tufa formations and other natural features of Mono Lake. California State Parks and
the U.S. Forest Service work cooperatively to manage the public lands around Mono Lake.
Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area
P. O. Box 429
Lee Vining, CA 93541
Mono Basin Visitor Center (760) 647-3044
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Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve
P. O. Box 99
Lee Vining, CA 93541
(760) 647-6331
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(At elevation 6384.5’)
Scenic Area
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Mono Lake
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Friends of Mono Lake Reserve
seeks to help visitors understand,
appreciate, and emotionally connect
with Mono Lake’s remarkable natural
resources through interpretation
and education and to inspire visitors
to want to protect this outstanding
resource and explore it further on
their own. Visit our web site at
http://visitmonolake.org
Photo by Marie Read
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Photo by Mono Lake Committee
State Reserve
Boardwalk
This publication reprinted with funds
granted from the Bodie Foundation,
the parent organization of Friends
of Mono Lake Reserve.
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Mono Basin Visitor Center
Photo by Jim Stroup
visitors breathtaking scenery and abundant recreation opportunities. This
brochure should provide you with information needed to explore the area,
learn about the unique ecosystems, and experience the land and water in a
safe and responsible manner. Additional information, permits, passes and
guidebooks are available at the Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor
Center or by contacting one of the land management agencies listed below.
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RESTROOMS
ACCESSIBLE FEATURE
MAJOR TUFA AREAS
CAMPGROUNDS
PAVED ROADS
IMPROVED DIRT ROADS
4-WHEEL DRIVE ROADS
PARKING LOTS
NATIONAL FOREST SCENIC AREA
STATE NATURAL RESERVE
SCENIC AREA RECESSIONAL LANDS
PRIVATE OR CITY OF L.A. PROPERTY
(within scenic area boundary)
The Mono Lake Basin is a unique and inspiring landscape that offers
Ranger-guided walk
PLEASE REMEMBER
Tufa may not be damaged or collected anywhere in the Mono Basin.
Vehicles must stay on designated roads and parking areas.
June Lake
June Lake
Silver Lake
Gull Lake
To Mammoth Lakes
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To protect wildlife, the following boating regulations must be followed:
• To protect nesting birds, boats may not travel within one mile of any
island or islets from April 1 to August 1.
• All boats and people must stay a minimum of 200 yards from any
osprey nest (on offshore tufa) from April 1 to September 1. Boats may
not approach congregations of birds.
• Boats should avoid the deltas of creeks and streams where birds congregate.
• Overnight travel on Mono Lake requires a permit that can be obtained
at the Scenic Area Visitor Center in Lee Vining.