Getting Here and Around

Lee Vining is on U.S. 395, north of the road's intersection with Highway 120 and on the south side of Mono Lake. In summer YARTS public transit (yarts.com) can get you here from Yosemite Valley, but you'll need a car to explore the area.

Visitor Information

Lee Vining Chamber of Commerce. 760/647–6629; www.leevining.com.

Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center. Visitor Center Dr., off U.S. 395, 1 mile north of Hwy. 120, California. 760/647–6595; www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/inyo/recarea/?recid=20620. Mid-May–mid-Oct., daily 8–5; early Apr.–mid-May and mid-Oct.–Nov., Thurs.–Mon. 9–4:30.