Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve
Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve is a state park in Mono County, California, 13 miles from Yosemite National Park. Hours: Day Use: Sunrise to Sunset Call the park for other areas.
Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve map
Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
Common questions
- Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve has 2 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
- Hours: Day Use: Sunrise to Sunset Call the park for other areas.
- No, day use at Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
- Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve is 13 miles from Yosemite National Park. It is 13 miles from Yosemite National Park.
- Yes, dogs are allowed at Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve.
Before you go
Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve is 13 miles from Yosemite National Park. It is 13 miles from Yosemite National Park.
Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Camping at Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve
Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve has 2 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
What to see
- Feature Hiking Trails
- Feature Parking
- Feature Picnic Areas
- Feature Camping
- Feature Visitor Center
- Feature Beach
Public lands next to Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve
- National forestMono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve borders Inyo National Forest.
- Wilderness areaHoover Wilderness is 0.7 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
- Wilderness areaGranite Mountain Wilderness is 1 mile away, straight line between the two boundaries.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
- https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=514 (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_California_state_parks (accessed 2026-09-28)