Amazing natural beauty and healthy adventure abound here. What a worthwhile kayak. The scenic drive…read morearound the lake is also beautiful and the campgrounds around the lake make for a fun retreat. Don't miss this place!

June Lake is a stunning alpine destination nestled in the Sierra Nevada mountains, and it is a…read morewonderful spot for a family getaway, offering a mix of relaxation and outdoor adventure. We came here for Labor Day weekend. There's something so calm and peaceful about June Lake. Every one is so friendly, helpful and there are so many cute shops, restaurants, and things to do. My personal favorite was star gazing. You don't get that in Los Angeles or Orange County. We just chilled, the lake is beautiful, the water is turquoise and just pretty with the mountains on the backdrop. You'll fall in love with this cute and quiet town. Please note, arrive early, especially on a Saturday. We arrived before 10:00 am and the parking attendant told us we made it just in time because there were only 4 parking spots left! There aren't many parking spots, so I would plan to come here early. This place is the spot to relax and enjoy the outdoors. We'll be back again in the future.

The first time I visited HorseShoe Lake, the lot was packed, and the hike was no joke! I was out of…read moreshape, and there was still a lot of snow on the trail in July! It was tough. My cousin even had a close call when he accidentally slid off the trail, ran down 100 feet, and narrowly missed hitting trees. (Slipper snow) Despite the challenges, the reward at the top was well worth it. It was a beautiful, secluded lake. Some of us tried a little fishing, while the girls jumped into the freezing cold water for a swim. The water was so "pristine" that my hair felt conditioned afterward. It was magnificent, the water felt untouched and almost holy! This past summer, we hiked it again for the 4th of July, and it was so much easier because I had lost 20 pounds, haha! I'd say the hike is about 13 minutes up, around 2 miles round trip, and great for all ages. Just make sure you're in decent shape and don't have any serious health concerns. When I was 20 pounds heavier, the hike felt like a 10/10 in difficulty. Now, it's more like a 3/10, a total breeze!

When you arrive, you see a bunch of dead tree and the waterline really low. Your first impression…read moreis "huh. But as you walk around the lake, you're surrounded by beautiful lush green pines. Small quaint bridges over stream beds. The wind in the trees with a beautiful view of the lake and its surroundings. It's a very easy straight walk. Highly recommend

Great campground!!! You doo have to book a year in advance as people have consistent assigned spots…read moreand will not give them up, even if they can not make it up. Right across from Silverwood lake. Spots are tight and they have to put you in the spot. Great waterfall view from the campground!

Silver Lake resort is a beautiful lake. It USED to be a peaceful nice place to fish and take in…read morewildlife and scenery. That's all changed, and NOT for the better. Trying to fish from shore with paddle boarders falling off their boards and splashing makes it difficult. This lake was a long time multi generation family vacation tradition. It's not big enough for paddle boards. They ruin the serenity and beauty of a small mountain lake. I don't think Mrs. Jones (RIP) would have allowed this. Please rethink the paddle boards. Your resort was my all time favorite. I told many people about your campground, cabins and relaxing getaway. It's a real shame they are allowing paddle boards on this once quiet getaway. Please, please rethink this!!!

Great pontoon boat! Was available at 7a so we could get an early start for fishing (caught a ton)…read more Very helpful staff assisted me with docking the boat every time (it was windy). Second time using them and the will be a third, too.

Owner and manager very nice people. Family atmosphere,…read morecabins have a good view of June Lake. Boats and other equipment well Maintained . Just a pleasant nice stmodphere.

Had the best time on June Lake. Rental was easy and casual, no lag before getting our into the…read morewater. The team at Mammoth Kayaks were more than understanding when we lost track of time on our way back too. Amazing experience, highly recommend for anyone exploring the area.

We kayaked out in June Lake. Our original thought was we were going to paddle board, however all…read morethe paddle boards were rented out. That's okay, because we weren't ready to fall into the lake water just yet. My husband and I shared a 2 seat kayak. We pushed ourselves to paddle out about a mile and back, it was so much fun. Notes: They only accept cash and you'll find the owner out on the beach, they wear a shirt with the company name on it. Have a lot of fun and enjoy those massive mountain views while in the lake.

Beautiful lake with nice trails around it. The beach can be busy but worth it to lounge in the…read moreshallows, great for pets. Cool water and picturesque views of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Lots of boats, kayakers and paddle boarders on the lake enjoying the summer day. Interesting history about the lake, had to look it up due to the name. In the late 1800's there was a prison outbreak and many convicts fled here to hideout. Tip: instead of paying $ for parking, go through the wooden poles to the right before the toll booth to park for free and access the same beach. dirt road but worth it to save $.

+ Fun, beautiful place to kayak. We enjoyed the 4-person tandem pedal kayaking with Convict Lake…read moreResort Marina Rental. . Pedal kayaking is done with your feet, like bike riding, instead of with your arms. + CLRMR's 4-person pedal kayak raft is secure, reliable, and good quality. + Pleasant ambience. Aside from 1 or 2 other boats blasting music, it's almost like we had the whole lake to ourselves. . Life vests are under our seats, and optional. . No seat belts. . Lotta fishers here, - so gotta be careful not to pedal close to their lines. - 4 stinky, under-maintained restrooms (37°35'38.8"N 118°51'04.4"W). - Water spigot not working. + Free parking, - but very crowded.

Most people coming to the Tufa reserve just go to the main area , but this side trip, follow the…read moresigns to Navy Beach, is worth the little side drive or walk. Here there's a different kind of Tufa formed under the sand and looks , like , well, out of this planet! The beach is secluded, so nude sunbathing seems to be tolerated. Not me, we just saw others there.

Cool place to stop and poke around outside mammoth. People were kayaking and the water makes…read moreeverything very buoyant. My dog enjoyed chasing the birds down the beach. Beautiful views of the Eastern Sierra's from here.

We had a wonderful time at Oh Ridge campground. We were able to snag spot #10, which gave us a…read morebeautiful view of the lake from our campsite. The site was pretty exposed, even though we a nice sized tree next to us (good to have/ bring some extra sun shade, it was HOT). With some weed whacking/ traversing, it's a 10 minute-or-so walk straight down to the beach area of the lake. It's 15-20 minutes if you take the marked trail/ road. After a long morning/ afternoon of hiking it was nice to take a dip at the lake! Flush toilets were a nice touch, no showers. The camp sites are very close together in Bear Loop, little privacy, luckily we had respectful neighbors. The ranger told us, when we were checking in, to be mindful about cleaning up our food well and using the bear lockers on site... there had been a bear sighting on the grounds earlier in the week. We didn't see any bears, didn't see much wildlife except for the birds and saw a deer while driving into town. Lots of cute little chipmunks making their appearance at our site as well!

Stayed at campsite #92 Spacious and had one of the most…read moreprivacy in the areas around.

Amazing natural Hot springs. We stopped by here on our way from Tahoe to Mammoth and really enjoyed…read morethe beautiful scenery and the natural Hot springs which were really awesome. One tip if you get to the main springs try not to go to the one on the right which is the bigger pool because it's more stagnant water and so there were a lot of these red looking worms or maggots swimming in there. The smaller pool on the left is much cleaner as there are two mini waterfalls that are keeping the water circulating and fresh. Anything less than five stars is an injustice so a glowing five stars and two thumbs up for Travertine Hot Springs!

Travertine Hot Spring is one of those rare places that stays with you long after you leave…read more I've been lucky enough to experience this spot in multiple seasons and it truly delivers every single time. Whether it's a crisp winter soak with snow on the ground, a calm spring sunrise, warm summer nights, or the quiet stillness of fall, this place always feels right. What makes it special isn't just the hot springs themselves, but the feeling of escape. At night, the sky opens up, endless stars, the Milky Way glowing above you, and if you're patient (or lucky), shooting stars cutting across the darkness. It's peaceful in a way that's hard to find anymore. This is my favorite place to unplug, reset and breathe. No noise, no rush, just nature doing what it does best. Respect the land, pack out what you bring in and soak it all in. If you're looking for a true Eastern Sierra experience raw, beautiful and unforgettable this is it.

Great cafe food Chicken sandwich, monster nachos and the…read moreChicago dog were all devoured as was the affogato and scoops of ice cream we had for dessert. Casual yet clean outdoor patio and indoor seating available and dog friendly- they even offer four choices on their dog menu. Service was good too.

This review is only for the boat rental, showers, and cafe as we did not stay at this resort...but…read morewe might in the future because it seems pretty cool. We had our annual camping trip at one of the local campsites near Miller's Landing resort. One of our days we decided to use our 15% off coupon from our campsite to Rent a 9 persons pontoon boat. The folks working at the counter for the boat rental were friendly and helpful. I wish I could say the same thing for the dude's working at the actual boat dock. They gave us weird vibes. Like, have y'all never seen Asians renting a boat? WTF are you guys glaring at? WTF is so funny? It was irritating AF! Thankfully, the time on the water was really fun! The kids had such a good time zipping around on the water and we also rented a tube that we towed off the back of the pontoon boat. Yes, it's not a speed boat, but it was fast enough for the kids to enjoy being towed around. The next day we went back to Miller's Landing to use their public showers. Five dollars for five minutes. Make it quick! The shower's were clean, water was warm, or cold if you prefer, but the line can get long. There is no complimentary shampoo, soap, or conditioner, so be sure to BYO. It was a good option for those of us who were tent camping that NEEDED a shower. Although we didn't dine in the restaurant, we did get drinks, ice cream, and milkshake's from the café, all of which were really tasty. We will definitely plan to incorporate a boat rental, showers, and meals at Miller's Landing when we plan our annual camping trip for next year!