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Slow down / Stay outside

June
Lake.

Lake mornings. Quieter ski days. Cabins beneath the peaks. Find the side of the Eastern Sierra that makes you want to stay awhile.

Crystal Bauer · eXp Realty | eXp Luxury
Four lakesJune · Gull · Silver · Grant
June Mountain1,500 acres of ski terrain
A seasonal loopPlan winter access from the south
01 / A place on the loop

Cabins. Condos. Mountain perspective.

June Lake offers a smaller resort-town setting than Mammoth. Compare proximity to the village, June Mountain and the lakes, along with winter access at the individual address.

Village convenience

June Lake village & Gull Lake

Explore homes and condos around village dining, shops and the two nearby lakes. Walkability and parking vary by property.

Ski-day access

June Mountain vicinity

Compare residences and condo settings near the ski area. Being close to the resort does not establish ski-in/ski-out access.

Mountain setting

Down Canyon & the loop

Consider cabin and mountain-home settings farther along SR 158. Check seasonal road access, snow removal and the property’s permitted uses.

Compare the property, then the lifestyle. Ask Crystal for current availability and help comparing HOA dues, snow removal, parking, insurance, seasonal lift access and rental rules for the specific address.

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02 / June Mountain

A quieter kind of ski day.

June Mountain describes its 1,500 acres as uncrowded, with an easygoing atmosphere and terrain for a family mountain day. Mammoth offers the larger resort experience nearby.

Space to find your rhythm

Make June Mountain the focus of your ski day, with lake-and-mountain scenery and a smaller resort feel. Crowds still vary with holidays, weather and lift operations.

June Mountain conditions & tickets

Terrain parks & the halfpipe question

Use June Mountain’s current trail map for the features offered this season. We have not confirmed a currently operating superpipe at June. Mammoth’s Unbound program does list a 22-foot halfpipe, subject to its seasonal build.

June Mountain trail map Mammoth Unbound
03 / Fishing & lake days

Four lakes. Plenty of reasons to stay.

June, Gull, Silver and Grant make the loop a fishing and outdoor destination. Check current California fishing regulations and seasonal access for the exact water you plan to fish.

Village & lake

June Lake

The namesake lake for fishing, boating and mountain views, with village services nearby. Ask about current marina rentals and launch conditions.

Lakes & recreation
Close to town

Gull Lake

A smaller lake close to the village, well suited to a relaxed day around the water. Explore shore access and local fishing resources.

Lakes & recreation
Scenic loop

Silver Lake

A dramatic mountain setting along the loop, with fishing and nearby trail opportunities. Winter vehicle access differs from summer access.

Lakes & recreation
Northern loop

Grant Lake

The larger reservoir setting on the northern part of the loop. Water levels, services and seasonal road access affect your plans.

Lakes & recreation
04 / Stay awhile

Double Eagle, pizza & local stops.

Let the place feel like a community: a resort retreat, a familiar pizza stop and time to enjoy the loop.

Resort retreat

Double Eagle Resort & Spa

Crystal’s resort highlight for June Lake. Explore the resort’s accommodations, Creekside Spa and Eagles Landing Restaurant directly with the operator.

Explore Double Eagle
Pizza favorite

June Pie Pizza Co.

Crystal’s June Lake pizza pick. New York-style pizza in the historic Sierra Inn building; check seasonal opening dates before visiting.

Visit June Pie
Village life

Tiger Bar & Café / T-Bar

Explore June Lake’s village dining and social stops, including Tiger Bar and the T-Bar Social Club. Check each business’s current schedule.

June Lake dining directory
Winter access / Read before driving

The loop changes in winter.

SR 158 is a scenic loop in its open season. In winter, the northern portion closes and it is no longer a through-drive.

Use the south entrance

Access June Lake village, June Mountain and Double Eagle from the southern SR 158 junction with US 395, subject to road conditions. During the seasonal closure you return the way you came rather than continuing around the loop.

The closure typically begins beyond Double Eagle toward Silver Lake. Follow the actual gates and Caltrans notices; storm closures can change access elsewhere too.

Caltrans live road map

Snow on the closed road

Parts of the unplowed route toward Silver Lake provide opportunities for snowshoeing or cross-country outings when conditions allow. The highway closure alone is not authorization for motorized travel.

Winter Silver Lake access

Do not use summer loop directions as a winter driving route. Confirm access before heading to a lake, trailhead or property.

05 / Winter trails

The wider snowmobile network.

June Lake is part of a much larger Eastern Sierra recreation landscape. Separate the village from June Lake Junction when planning motorized outings.

01

Shady Rest → Main Lodge → Minaret Vista

Stage at the Shady Rest winter motorized trailhead off Sawmill Road. The published outing follows A, B and C trails past Main Lodge toward Minaret Vista. The official itinerary lists 23.2 miles; use its map to plan the full outing.

Official route & trail map
02

Shady Rest → Deadman Creek

A forest-and-open-country loop on groomed routes, with views toward Mammoth Mountain and San Joaquin Ridge. Open the official itinerary for the mapped route.

Official route & trail map
03

Bald Mountain & June Lake Junction

The published 52.3-mile outing uses the A and D trails toward Bald Mountain, then I and G trail connections via June Lake Junction. The junction is on US 395; this is not a verified ride into June Lake village.

Official route & trail map

These are planning routes, not live open-trail reports. Check snow coverage, grooming, current forest orders, closure boundaries and avalanche conditions. Ride designated motorized routes; a closed highway or a nonmotorized winter trail is not automatically open to snowmobiles.

Beyond the lifts

Hike, paddle, fish. Repeat.

The loop offers a full outdoor season, with access changing as snow melts and roads reopen.

Summer & fall

Hiking & mountain scenery

Explore lake-side walks and longer trail outings through local visitor and trail resources. Choose the day’s route for weather, fitness and seasonal conditions.

Explore the loop
On the water

Boating & paddling

Check individual marinas for boat rentals, launch access and operating seasons. Conditions and services differ among the four lakes.

Explore the lakes
Nearby resort

A Mammoth day trip

Use the Mammoth guide for its larger ski resort, Woolly’s tubing, Village dining, golf and Lakes Basin outings. Winter roads and shuttle operations are seasonal.

Open Mammoth guide
06 / Soak & unwind

Hot springs, across the Sierra.

From Long Valley’s rustic tubs to developed pools near Bishop, keep the destination—and the kind of access—clear.

Long Valley

Wild Willy’s / Crowley Hot Springs

Natural pools in open high-desert scenery. Access depends on dirt-road and walking conditions.

Details & visitor resources
Long Valley

Hilltop / Pulkey’s Pool

A small soaking tub with broad Sierra views; limited space and no guaranteed availability.

Details & visitor resources
Long Valley

Shepherd Hot Springs

One of the small, rustic tubs in the Long Valley geothermal area. Check local access before setting out.

Details & visitor resources
Long Valley

Crab Cooker

A named geothermal tub whose water flow and temperature can change. Confirm conditions locally before considering a soak.

Details & visitor resources
Long Valley

Rock Tub / Hot Tub

A small rustic tub in the wider Long Valley hot-springs area. Roads may be muddy, snowy or impassable.

Details & visitor resources
Viewing only • No soaking

Hot Creek Geologic Site

Visit for the steaming gorge and geothermal landscape. Swimming and entering the hot water are prohibited because temperatures can change suddenly.

Details & visitor resources
Benton • Reservations

Benton Hot Springs

Private soaking tubs and overnight options at the historic Inn at Benton Hot Springs. Reserve directly with the operator.

Details & visitor resources
South of Bishop • Developed pools

Keough’s Hot Springs

A separate Owens Valley outing with developed swimming and soaking facilities. Check the operator’s admission and schedule.

Details & visitor resources
Near Bridgeport • Regional day trip

Travertine Hot Springs

Natural hot springs north of June Lake and Mammoth. Follow posted access and resource-protection rules.

Details & visitor resources
Near Bridgeport • Regional day trip

Buckeye Hot Springs

Creekside hot springs with seasonal access. Buckeye Road becomes a winter recreation route and closes to wheeled vehicles during winter-trail operations.

Details & visitor resources
Backcountry • Advance planning

Iva Bell / Fish Creek Hot Springs

A remote wilderness destination reached through the Reds Meadow backcountry. Consult the ranger station for trail access, permits and current restrictions.

Details & visitor resources
Long Valley

Little Hot Creek / Siphon Tub

A named geothermal stop in the wider Long Valley area. Confirm current land-manager guidance and conditions; this listing does not establish safe soaking access.

Details & visitor resources
Seasonal mountain access

Reds Meadow geothermal area

A geothermal destination beyond Minaret Summit. Check current road access and visitor information; do not assume historic bathing facilities are open.

Details & visitor resources
Seasonal swimming • Separate from wild tubs

Whitmore Pool

A managed, spring-fed outdoor swimming pool in the Whitmore Recreation Area. Check the town’s seasonal schedule.

Details & visitor resources

Natural springs are unmaintained and can be scalding. A location on this guide does not establish that a pool is safe or open. Check temperatures, posted closures and road conditions, stay on permitted routes, and pack everything out. Never enter Hot Creek’s geothermal water.

07 / Beyond the mountain

A Bishop stop is part of the trip.

Head south on US 395 for a different Eastern Sierra setting, with bakery stops and Owens Valley adventures.

Bishop favorite

Erick Schat’s Bakkerÿ

Bishop’s landmark Schat’s bakery stop for bread, sandwiches and baked treats. Mammoth has its own Shea Schat’s Bakery.

Visit the bakery
Regional excursion

Bishop & the Owens Valley

Explore Bishop’s visitor resources, fishing and climbing opportunities, then plan a separate outing to Keough’s developed hot-springs pools south of town.

Explore Bishop
08 / Find your bearings

Explore the area.

Choose a category, then a place. For snowmobile navigation, use the official trail maps above.

Select a place to explore.

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Before you choose

Good questions for a June Lake home.

Make year-round access part of the property conversation.

Can I drive the entire June Lake Loop in winter?

No. The northern section of SR 158 closes seasonally. June Lake is generally approached from the south entrance during that closure, subject to current road conditions.

Is June Mountain less crowded than Mammoth?

June Mountain markets its spacious, uncrowded atmosphere. It offers a smaller resort experience; actual crowd levels vary by date and conditions.

Does June Mountain still have a superpipe?

A currently operating June superpipe has not been confirmed. Use the resort’s current terrain map. Mammoth lists a 22-foot halfpipe as part of its seasonal Unbound offering.

Can I snowmobile directly into the village from Mammoth?

The documented trail outing reaches June Lake Junction on US 395. A permitted connection from that junction into June Lake village has not been established here.

Are short-term rentals allowed everywhere?

Do not assume so. Confirm Mono County requirements, the property’s zoning and permits, and any HOA restrictions before planning rental use.

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mountain place.

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Crystal Bauer, REALTOR®

eXp Realty | eXp Luxury
California DRE #02099002 · Nevada S.0196277

California: 530-788-8251
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Local resources & source notes

Guide reviewed November 14, 2026. Conditions, businesses, plans and regulations can change. Official links throughout the guide provide details; this is not a live operations report.

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