Hike-in Required
No
Open Year-round
Yes
ADA accessible
Yes
Guided tours
No
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Mono Lake Vista Point is a small parking area at a turnaround with panoramic views of Mono Lake, Tioga Crest and Yosemite's eastern edge, and the town of Lee Vining.

Perched on a peak looking out across the area, the parking area provides a great spot to stop for a picnic, or to take some food bought at the MobilMart Deli right down the road. A Clampers historical plaque is mounted in stone and a small lawn and water spigot are also up here. 

During the summer season when the MobilMart hosts events and the Highway 120 corridor becomes a popular route for locals traveling up to Yosemite, the parking lot is often full of younger travelers and the seasonal residents of the Eastern Sierra.

In all, the Vista Point gives a great perspective of this unique corner of the state, and provides a good spot to have a snack and stretch your legs before continuing onward...

Logistics + Planning

Current Weather: Powered by Dark Sky

Rain (with a chance of 1–3 in. of snow) until evening.
Thu
38°F
30°
Foggy in the morning.
Fri
35°F
24°
Partly cloudy throughout the day.
Sat
32°F
21°
Clear throughout the day.
Sun
28°F
14°
Windy in the morning and afternoon.
Mon
31°F
15°
Partly cloudy throughout the day.
Tue
24°F
Foggy throughout the day.
Wed
29°F

Preferable season(s)

Summer
Fall
Spring

Congestion

Low

Parking Pass

None

Pros

Big views. Great picnic spot.

Cons

No shade.

Pets allowed

Allowed with Restrictions

Features

Family friendly
Potable water
Near lake or river
Big vistas
ADA accessible

Location

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