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Lee Vining, CA

California · Mariposa County

Lee Vining is a small town in California with a population of 557. Residents earn $129,407 per year, which is 72% above the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
557 Population 107/sq mi density
$129,407 Median Income $27,883 per capita
$423,700 Home Value $487,818 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
349 Violent Crime/100K 1,382 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$129,407 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$423,700 home value
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
349 violent crimes/100K (8% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
72.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $129,407
72% higher than US avg
Home Value $423,700
50% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 349/100K
8% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 72.7%
116% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.1%
3% higher than US avg
Unemployment 10.0%
178% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Lee Vining Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population557
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density107/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 85%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$129,407
Per Capita$27,883
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,036M

Housing

A+
Home Value$423,700
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$487,818
Housing Units149
Rent Burden34.3%

Crime

F
Violent349/100K
Property1,382/100K

Health

Obesity33.1%
Uninsured12.4%
Smoking11.3%
Depression22.3%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain15.1 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation6,856 ft (2,090 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+72.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+27.4%
School Score4.87

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Broadband100.0%
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Is Lee Vining a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lee Vining receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, a high uninsured rate. Lee Vining offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lee Vining is $129,407, which is significantly higher than the national average / 72% above $75,149. This places Lee Vining among higher-income communities. At 10.0%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lee Vining is $423,700, 50% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Lee Vining is below the national average at 349 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,382 per 100,000, 30% below the national average.

Education

Lee Vining is a highly educated community / 72.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Lee Vining experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches, including 69.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Lee Vining has a population of 557 with a density of 107 people per square mile, spread across 5.2 square miles. The median age is 33.3 years, 14% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 43.1% female and 56.9% male. The city is predominantly White (85.3%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 100% of residents. 0.0% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 0.0% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 100.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

557
Total Population
107
People / sq mi
33.3yrs
Median Age
14% below US avg
5.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.9%
Female 43.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Lee Vining vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish 0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lee Vining vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lee Vining is $129,407, which is 72% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,883 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,008, 30% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 10.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 643 business establishments, including 53 restaurants. The cost of living index is 110.7, slightly above the national baseline of 100. 52.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Lee Vining vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$129,407
72% above US avg
Per Capita Income$27,883
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008
IRS Avg AGI$66,082
Gini Index0.437 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.0%
178% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)643
County GDP$1,036M

Business (County)

Restaurants53
Healthcare37
Retail38
Manufacturing11

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,157
19% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate0.98%

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone0.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home52.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Lee Vining is $423,700, 50% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $487,818, higher than the Census estimate. Fair market rent ranges from $1,647 for a one-bedroom to $2,053 for a two-bedroom apartment. 100.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 149 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1938. The average annual property tax is $4,157 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 34.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$423,700
50% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$487,818

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden34.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Homeownership100.0%
Owner-Occupied100.0%
Renter-Occupied0.0%
Housing Units149
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,157
19% above US avg
Effective Rate0.98%
In Lee Vining, 33.1% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 10.3% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.2% of residents. 28.1% have high blood pressure. 11.3% are current smokers. 16.8% report binge drinking. 24.7% are physically inactive. 22.3% report depression. 17.7% experience frequent mental distress. 12.4% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:4,287. The dentist ratio is 1:1,891. 44.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.1 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Lee Vining vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.1%
3% above US avg
Diabetes10.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure28.1%
Asthma10.0%
COPD4.9%
Cancer6.2%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking11.3%
19% below US avg
Binge Drinking16.8%
Physical Inactivity24.7%
Depression22.3%
Mental Distress17.7%
Physical Distress13.5%
Short Sleep34.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured12.4%
44% above US avg
Primary Care1:4,287
Dentists1:1,891
Mental Health1:297
Checkup Rate70.9%
Dental Visits63.3%
Premature Death9,759/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access44.8%
Healthcare Facilities37
Lee Vining has a violent crime rate of 349 per 100,000 residents, 8% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,382 per 100,000, 30% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 1 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 364 federally declared disasters. Overall, Lee Vining receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Lee Vining vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent348.6/100K
8% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property1,381.8/100K
30% below US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1
Traffic Accidents263
Avg Accident Severity2.1 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters364

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Lee Vining experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 69.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 6,856 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,856 ft (2,090 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²)
Population Density107/sq mi
Coordinates37.9549°N, 119.1220°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyMariposa County County
Nearest AirportFresno Yosemite International (FAT)
88 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.1"
60% below US avg
Snowfall 69.5"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.56"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0473 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability93.0 / 100
Community Resilience21.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively High
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7,309 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 20, 2025.

May 15, 2020 Monte Cristo Range, NV Earthquake M6.5 114 km
May 17, 1993 46km E of Big Pine, California M6.1 148 km
Sep 12, 1994 4 km S of Carter Springs, Nevada M6.1 107 km
Jul 8, 2021 Antelope Valley, CA M6.0 70 km
Oct 24, 1990 3 km NE of Mono City, California M5.8 12 km
May 15, 1999 9 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California M5.5 54 km
Nov 2, 1997 16 km NNW of Dyer, Nevada M5.4 88 km
Sep 18, 2004 27 km NW of Benton, California M5.4 39 km
Sep 18, 2004 27 km NW of Benton, California M5.4 41 km
Apr 11, 2020 30km SE of Bodie, CA M5.2 36 km
May 15, 2020 31 km SE of Mina, Nevada M5.1 112 km
Sep 12, 1994 8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California M5.1 105 km
May 22, 2020 32 km ESE of Mina, Nevada M5.1 120 km
Feb 13, 2013 39 km N of Dyer, Nevada M5.1 94 km
Jul 8, 2021 32km SE of Markleeville, CA M5.0 70 km
Jun 30, 2020 29 km SSE of Mina, Nevada M5.0 104 km
May 20, 2020 38 km ESE of Mina, Nevada M5.0 124 km
Jul 15, 1998 8 km W of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 52 km
Jun 9, 1998 8 km WNW of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 50 km
Jun 19, 2020 34 km SE of Mina, Nevada M4.9 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

6 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 5, 2020 EF2 70 km 0
Sep 5, 2020 EF1 79 km 0
Jun 5, 2015 EF1 78 km 0
Feb 2, 2019 EF0 99 km 0
Mar 3, 2018 EF0 89 km 0
Oct 15, 1972 EF0 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mono Lake Volcanic Field (10 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mono Lake Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,121 m (6,959 ft) 1790 10 km
Mono-Inyo Craters Lava dome(s) 2,796 m (9,173 ft) 1380 19 km
Mammoth Mountain Lava dome(s) 3,369 m (11,053 ft) 1260 37 km
Soda Lakes Maar(s) 1,251 m (4,104 ft) Unknown 177 km
Ubehebe Craters Maar(s) 752 m (2,467 ft) -150 181 km
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CREEK (381,441 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 CREEK 381,441 71 km
2013 RIM 257,084 74 km
2018 FERGUSON 97,307 70 km
2017 DETWILER 83,297 99 km
2021 TAMARACK 70,171 98 km
1996 ACKERSON COMPLEX (ACKERSON) 58,161 61 km
1987 PAPER 49,296 89 km
1987 LARSON 49,250 76 km
1987 HAMM 39,333 84 km
2018 DONNELL 36,151 78 km
2008 TELEGRAPH 33,479 88 km
2020 SLINK 26,437 74 km
2002 CANNON 23,605 64 km
2013 ASPEN 23,564 75 km
2022 OAK 19,408 80 km
2015 WASHINGTON 18,485 92 km
1990 A-ROCK 17,706 65 km
1996 ROGGE 17,559 87 km
2014 FRENCH 14,534 76 km
2020 MOUNTAIN VIEW 14,416 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 2.6 in Wettest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.3 in
March 35°F (1°C) 1.8 in
April 40°F (4°C) 0.9 in
May 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in
June 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 0.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 0.7 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in Coldest

Lee Vining has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 30°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.5").

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Lee Vining is located in Mariposa County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent, a rural community. 72.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 116% above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. 27.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 4.9 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 59.2% of the vote, a 21.1-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet access (above the 90.0% national rate). The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 5 public libraries serving the community. 37 healthcare facilities operate in the area.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.2%
D 38.1%

Winner: Republican by 21.1 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1
Traffic Accidents263
Avg Accident Severity2.1 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations364
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+72.7%
116% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+27.4%
School Test Score4.87
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent
Population Density107/sq mi
Total Area5.2 sq mi
CountyMariposa County County

Services

Broadband Access100.0%
Avg Download Speed35.0 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed9.0 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities37
Restaurants53
Retail Stores38

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone0.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home52.8%
Average costs for common services in Lee Vining. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $277 ($166–$443)
Specialist Visit $387 ($221–$609)
Urgent Care Visit $221 ($111–$387)
Emergency Room Visit $2,435 ($886–$5,535)
Dental Cleaning $144 ($83–$221)
Dental Filling $277 ($166–$443)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $50 ($28–$83)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $83 ($55–$133)
Brake Pad Replacement $332 ($166–$554)
Tire Rotation $44 ($22–$83)
New Tires (Set of 4) $664 ($443–$1,107)
Battery Replacement $221 ($111–$387)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $111 ($66–$166)
Electrician (Per Hour) $100 ($55–$155)
HVAC Repair $443 ($166–$886)
HVAC System Install $7,749 ($4,428–$13,284)
Roof Repair $1,107 ($443–$2,214)
Roof Replacement $9,963 ($6,089–$16,605)
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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,661 ($554–$3,875)
Divorce (Contested) $16,605 ($5,535–$33,210)
DUI Defense $5,535 ($2,214–$11,070)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,661 ($886–$3,321)
Will Preparation $554 ($221–$1,107)
Trust Preparation $2,768 ($1,107–$5,535)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $28 ($17–$50)
Women's Haircut $61 ($33–$111)
Hair Coloring (Full) $166 ($83–$277)
Manicure $28 ($17–$50)
Pedicure $44 ($28–$72)
Massage (1 Hour) $89 ($55–$144)
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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $4.54 ($3.32–$6.09)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.87 ($2.77–$5.54)
Loaf of Bread $4.21 ($2.77–$6.09)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.98 ($3.32–$7.20)
Ground Beef (per lb) $6.09 ($4.43–$8.30)
Rice (per lb) $1.11 ($0.66–$1.99)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $155 ($89–$277)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $77 ($33–$166)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $77 ($44–$133)
Internet (Monthly) $77 ($44–$111)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $72 ($33–$111)
Cable TV (Monthly) $94 ($55–$166)
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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $221 ($83–$554)
Car Insurance (Annual) $2,214 ($1,328–$3,875)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $77 ($33–$144)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $17 ($8.86–$28)
Car Registration (Annual) $111 ($33–$277)
Driver's License Renewal $33 ($17–$83)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,328 ($664–$2,768)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $1,107 ($554–$2,214)
After-School Care (Monthly) $443 ($221–$775)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $55 ($28–$111)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $1,107 ($443–$2,768)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $13,838 ($5,535–$33,210)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $66 ($33–$111)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $111 ($55–$221)
Dog Grooming $66 ($33–$111)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $44 ($22–$83)
Dog Spay/Neuter $332 ($166–$554)
Cat Spay/Neuter $221 ($111–$443)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$1,101
Toddler$795
Preschool$659
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$1,003
Toddler$912
Preschool$847
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Mariposa County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Accommodation & Food Services 1,964 59 $37,701 3.56
Health Care & Social Assistance 441 270 $33,329 0.51
Retail Trade 322 35 $39,950 0.53
Construction 223 62 $64,882 0.70
Other Services 209 32 $49,283 1.14
Professional & Technical Services 109 32 $62,213 0.26
Manufacturing 92 13 $63,108 0.18
Real Estate 76 19 $60,972 0.81
Arts & Entertainment 31 9 $25,506 0.30
Information & Technology 14 4 $54,412 0.12
Educational Services 14 3 $34,324 0.11
Finance & Insurance 12 5 $59,329 0.05

Schools in Lee Vining

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lee Vining Elementary Elementary 100 5 20.0:1
Lee Vining High High 38 5 7.6:1
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Campgrounds Near Lee Vining

50 campgrounds found near Lee Vining.

NameRatingSitesPrice
PALISADES GROUP CAMPGROUND 5.0/5 1 $95
Tuolumne Horse Campsites 5.0/5 4 $50
HONEYMOON FLAT 4.7/5 28 $30–$50
Coldwater Campground - Inyo NF (CA) 4.6/5 74 $33
CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND 4.6/5 48 $35
Crowley Lake Campground 4.6/5 47 $10
East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA) 4.6/5 71 $35
LOWER TWIN LAKES AT BRIDGEPORT 4.6/5 15 $39
MCGEE CREEK 4.6/5 28 Free
TRUMBULL LAKE 4.6/5 30 $34–$65
Bridalveil Creek Campground 4.5/5 110 $36–$75
FRENCH CAMP 4.5/5 83 $35
Lower Pines Campground 4.5/5 74 $36–$60
North Pines Campground 4.5/5 81 $16–$48
PINE GLEN 4.5/5 17 $32–$150
PUMICE FLAT GROUP CAMP 4.5/5 4 Free
ROBINSON CREEK NORTH 4.5/5 29 $32–$50
ROBINSON CREEK SOUTH 4.5/5 25 $37
TUFF CAMPGROUND 4.5/5 33 $33
Tuolumne Meadows Campground 4.5/5 289 $36–$75
TWIN LAKES CAMPGROUND 4.5/5 93 $34
CRAGS CAMPGROUND 4.4/5 22 $30–$150
GREEN CREEK GROUP 4.4/5 2 $98–$144
OLD SHADY REST CAMPGROUND 4.4/5 45 $32
SHERWIN CREEK 4.4/5 85 $32
Silver Lake Campground June Lake (CA) 4.4/5 63 $32–$64
Upper Pines Campground 4.4/5 236 $36
Camp 4 4.3/5 1 $10
GULL LAKE CAMPGROUND 4.3/5 11 $32
JUNE LAKE 4.3/5 28 $32
NEW SHADY REST CAMPGROUND 4.3/5 90 $32
OH RIDGE 4.3/5 138 $38
PAHA 4.3/5 21 $37–$322
REVERSED CREEK CAMPGROUND 4.3/5 16 $32
LAKE MARY CAMPGROUND 4.2/5 48 $34
AGNEW HORSE CAMP 4.1/5 4 Free
Porcupine Flat Campground 4.1/5 55 $24
AGNEW MEADOWS GROUP CAMP 4.0/5 4 Free
Yosemite Creek Campground 3.9/5 74 $24
ASPEN GROUP (INYO) 3.8/5 1 $95
OBSIDIAN FLAT 3.8/5 1 $20
Saddlebag Lake Trailhead Group Camp 3.2/5 1 $125
Bootleg 63 $28
Buckeye 68 $24
Chris Flat 15 $28
Crowley Lake Campground Free
Leavitt Meadows 16 $28
Obsidian 11 $18
Obsidian Campground Free
Sonora Bridge 23 $24

National Parks Near Lee Vining

5 national parks and monuments found near Lee Vining.

ParkTypeFee
Devils Postpile National Monument National Monument Free
Grover Hot Springs State Park State Park Free
Walker Lake State Park State Park Free
Washoe Meadows State Park State Park Free
Yosemite National Park National Park $35

Trails Near Lee Vining

500+ trails found near Lee Vining.

TrailMilesSurfaceHikeBikeHorse
WEST WALKER RIVER 15.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
PACIFIC CREST TRAIL 10.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
ISBERG 9.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
MINNOW CREEK 9.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
MAMMOTH 9.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
CALIFORNIA RIDING AND HIKING 8.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
PCT - PACIFIC CREST TRAIL 8.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
D-DEADMAN SUMMIT TO BALD MTN 8.9 SNOW
GREEN CREEK 8.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
STEVENSON 8.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
EXCELSIOR ACCESS 7.8 NATIVE MATERIAL
A-SAWMILL CUTOFF SM 7.5 SNOW
FISH CREEK 7.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
LONG VALLEY TRAIL 7.2 NATIVE MATERIAL
I-JUNE LAKE TO BALD MTN SM 7.1 SNOW
IRON CREEK 7.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
ROBINSON CREEK 6.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
ALGER LAKES 6.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
JOHN MUIR 6.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
C-CRATER FLAT/DEADMAN CREEK SM 6.4 SNOW
HOMESTEAD MINE 6.2 NATIVE MATERIAL
BUCKEYE CANYON 6.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BURT CANYON 6.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
MT PATTERSON 5.9 NATIVE MATERIAL
MILL CANYON 5.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
LONG VALLEY CREEK ROUTE 5.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
HORSE-CATTLE CREEK 5.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
MILLERS CROSSING 5.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
TIMBER CREEK 5.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
L-LOOKOUT LOOP SM 5.4 SNOW
30E306 5.4 NATIVE MATERIAL
JOHN MUIR 5.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
ROUGH TRAIL 5.4 NATIVE MATERIAL
LILLIAN LAKE 5.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
5-KNOLLS SKI 5.3 SNOW
PCT - PACIFIC CREST TRAIL 5.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
SAND CANYON TRAIL 5.3 NATIVE MATERIAL
DJ LOOP SM 5.1 SNOW
BURT CANYON 5.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BUCKEYE CANYON 5.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
MCGEE PASS 5.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
POST PEAK 5.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
MILLERS CROSSING 5.0 NATIVE MATERIAL
POORE LAKE 4.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
G-MAMMOTH/JUNE SM 4.8 SNOW
SAWMILL RIDGE ROUTE 4.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
PCT - PACIFIC CREST TRAIL 4.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
PCT - PACIFIC CREST TRAIL 4.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
WHEELER CREEK 4.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
LONG CREEK 4.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
CALIFORNIA RIDING AND HIKING 4.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
28E213 4.5 NATIVE MATERIAL
B-INYO CRATERS FROM SAWMILL SM 4.4 SNOW
CALIFORNIA RIDING AND HIKING 4.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
MOUNT JACKSON ROUTE 4.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
PARKER BENCH 4.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
PCT - PACIFIC CREST TRAIL 4.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
FISH CREEK 4.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
LAUREL LAKE TO EDITH LAKE 4.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
I-JUNE LAKE TO BALD MTN SM 4.2 SNOW
CORA CREEK 4.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
LOWER ROCK CREEK 4.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BEARTRAP 4.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
POST CREEK 4.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SUMMIT MEADOW 3.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
PCT - PACIFIC CREST TRAIL 3.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
EMIGRANT PASS 3.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
H-CRESTVIEW REST AREA/CRATERS 3.9 SNOW
LITTLE LONG VALLEY ROUTE 3.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SUPERIOR LAKE 3.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
CALIFORNIA RIDING AND HIKING 3.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
IRON LAKE 3.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
WHEELER CREST TRAIL 3.7 NATIVE MATERIAL
G-MAMMOTH/JUNE SM 3.7 SNOW
SILVER CREEK 3.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
HOPKINS 3.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
LAUREL MOUNTAIN TRAIL 3.6 NATIVE MATERIAL
SILVER CREEK 3.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
DUCK PASS 3.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
MAMMOTH 3.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
CALIFORNIA RIDING AND HIKING 3.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BIG MARGARET LAKE 3.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
IRON CREEK 3.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
A-SAWMILL CUTOFF SM 3.4 SNOW
UPPER FRENCH 3.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SILVER CREEK 3.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
MARK TWAIN CAMP 3.3 NATIVE MATERIAL
OBSIDIAN DOME SKI 3.3 SNOW
EAGLE CREEK 3.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
HILTON CREEK 3.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
ANCHORITE HILLS 3.2 NATIVE MATERIAL
YANEY CANYON ROUTE 3.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
MAMMOTH-3S13 SM 3.2 SNOW
K-KNOLLS TO TUNNEL SM 3.1 SNOW
LION POINT 3.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
TOWER LAKE 3.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
HILTON LAKES 3.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
ALGER LAKES 3.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
30E304 3.0 NATIVE MATERIAL
STAR LAKES 3.0 NATIVE MATERIAL
MINARET CREEK 3.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
RIVER NORTH 3.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
RUBE MEADOW 3.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
DOBE MEADOW 4X4 TRAIL 3.0 NATIVE MATERIAL
DUTCHMAN LAKE 3.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
MCGEE PASS 2.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
KAVANAUGH RIDGE 2.9 NATIVE MATERIAL
STRING MEADOW 2.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BALDWIN CANYON 2.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
CATTLE MOUNTAIN 2.9 NATIVE MATERIAL
TAMARACK 2.9 NATIVE MATERIAL
D1-BALD MOUNTAIN CUTOFF SM 2.8 SNOW
CONVICT CREEK 2.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
SHARKTOOTH LAKE 2.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
WALTON 2.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SAND CANYON TRAIL 2.8 NATIVE MATERIAL
PCT - PACIFIC CREST TRAIL 2.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
MAMMOTH-3S04 SM 2.7 SNOW
PCT - PACIFIC CREST TRAIL 2.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
SECRET LAKE 2.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
MAMMOTH PASS - RED'S MEADOW 2.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
PURPLE LAKE 2.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
MAMMOTH-2S29 SM 2.6 SNOW
MARGARET LAKES 2.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SHERWIN LAKES 2.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
UPPER ROCK CREEK CANYON 2.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
REVERSED PEAK LOOP 2.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
STARKWEATHER 2.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
MCGEE PASS 2.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
PCT - PACIFIC CREST TRAIL 2.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
SHADOW CREEK 2.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
ISBERG 2.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
MILLER CREEK 2.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
EAST FORK/MOSQUITO FLAT SKI 2.4 SNOW
WOLF CREEK LAKE 2.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FISH CREEK 2.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
30E303 2.4 NATIVE MATERIAL
JUNCTION BUTTE 2.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
EAGLE CREEK 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
DRY CREEK SM 2.3 SNOW
CHIQUITO PASS 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FISH CREEK 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
MON #43 TRAIL 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL
LONG CANYON 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
GRIZZLY PASS 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SLAB LAKE 2.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
CHAIN OF LAKES 2.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BULGE TRAIL 2.2 NATIVE MATERIAL
WEST WALKER RIVER 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
CHETWOOD CABIN 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
20 LAKES BASIN LOOP 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
CLARK LAKES 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
CASSIDY MEADOW 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
D-DEADMAN SUMMIT TO BALD MTN 2.1 SNOW
UPPER LONG LAKE 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
MOLYBDENITE CREEK 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
MINARET CREEK 2.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
STEVENSON 2.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
STATELINE TRAIL 2.0 NATIVE MATERIAL
HORSE CREEK ROUTE 2.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
GARNET LAKE TO EMERALD LAKE 2.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
SPOOKY MEADOW 2.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
HARTLEY SPUR TRAIL 2.0 NATIVE MATERIAL
PUMICE BUTTE 2.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
MOLYBDENITE CUTOFF 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BLOODY CANYON 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
SNAKE MEADOW 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
ALKALI LAKE 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL
MOLYBDENITE CREEK 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
27E106 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL
DUCK PASS 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
LAKE CANYON 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
DESOLATION CONNECTOR 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL
VALENTINE LAKE 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
MINARET MINE 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
VALENTINE LAKE 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
ROCK LAKE 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
HILTON CREEK 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
BALDWIN CANYON 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
ROCK CABIN SPRING 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL
SUGARLOAF VALLEY 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL
PETER PANDE LAKE 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
OBSIDIAN DOME SPUR SKI 1.8 SNOW
RUSH CREEK 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
SUMMIT MEADOW-HOLCOMB CUTOFF 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
LONG LAKES ROUTE 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SWAMPSIDE TRAIL 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL
MOLYBDENITE CREEK 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
PCT - PACIFIC CREST TRAIL 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
PIN CUSHION 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
UPPER ROCK CREEK CANYON 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
HILTON CREEK 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
RUSH CREEK 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
MAMMOTH ROCK 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
ELBOW STAGE 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL
GLACIER CANYON 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
YPPARRAQUIRE ROUTE 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
HORSESHOE LAKE LOOP 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
GLASS CREEK MEADOW 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
28E210 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL
EMILY LAKE 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
SKY MEADOWS 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
BUCKEYE CANYON 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
UPPER CRATER MEADOWS 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
VON SCHIMDT CONNECTOR 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL
MAMMOTH CREST 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
MEADOW TRAIL CONNECTOR 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
DEER CREEK 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
ANNA LAKE 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BARE ISLAND LAKE 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
ROCK LAKE 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
MOUNTAIN VIEW MTN. BIKE 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FISH CREEK 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
MAMMOTH PASS CUTOFF 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
SADDLEBAG LAKE LOOP 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
CLOVER MEADOW 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
PARKER LAKE 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
JACKASS LAKES 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
JOHN MUIR 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
CINKO LAKE 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
YANEY CANYON 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL
RED TOP 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL
HOLE 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BLOODY CANYON 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
TAMARACK 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL
DEEP WELLS 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL
RUSH CREEK 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
LUNDY CANYON 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
YOST MEADOW LOOP 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
RAINBOW LAKE 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SHADOW CREEK 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
YOST MEADOW LOOP 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BEASORE STOCK DRIVE 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
C-CRATER FLAT/DEADMAN CREEK SM 1.4 SNOW
25E102 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL
TWIN ATV CONNECTOR 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL
INYO CRATER FLAT TRAIL 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL
CASCADE CREEK 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
NORRIS LAKE 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
20 LAKES BASIN LOOP 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
MOUNTAIN VIEW MTN. BIKE 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
GREEN MOUNTAIN 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL
CONVICT CREEK 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
WEST LAKE 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
OLIVE LAKE 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
DOROTHY-BIGHORN LAKE 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
MAMMOTH LAKES PACK STATION 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
MOLYBDENITE CREEK 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
PACIFIC CREST TRAIL 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
MCGEE PASS 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
PARALLEL TRAIL 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL
BENNETVILLE VIS LOOP 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SILVERADO TRAIL 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL
MT PATTERSON 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
MILLER MEADOW 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
LEAVITT LAKE 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL
JOE CRANE LAKE 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
YOST MEADOW LOOP 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
EAST FORK OUTHOUSE SKI 1.3 SNOW
SAN JOAQUIN RIDGE TRAIL 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL
29E104 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL
27E207 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL
FREMONT LAKE 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
29E102 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL
DRY LAKE TRAIL 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL
HOT CREEK SKI 1.3 SNOW
SHADOW CREEK 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
GREEN CREEK 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
RIVER NORTH 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
MAMMOTH LKS PACK-MAMMOTH PASS 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
ASHLEY LAKE 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
PEELER LAKE 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
ANONA LAKE 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
HOPKINS PASS 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
INYO CRATERS SKI 1.2 SNOW
WEST POWELL 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL
NORRIS LAKE 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
28E208 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL
SHARKTOOTH LAKE 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
DEER CREEK 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
MAMMOTH CREST 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
JACKASS LAKES 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
F-SAN JOAQUIN RIDGE SM 1.1 SNOW
MULE PASS 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
MOUNTAIN VIEW MTN. BIKE 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SILVER LAKE HORSE 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
MAMMOTH PASS CUTOFF 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
1000 ISLAND LAKE 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
MCGEE CREEK TO HILTON CREEK 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
CASCADE VALLEY CUTOFF 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
LEE VINING CREEK VIS 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
COYOTE CUTOFF 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
GARNET LAKE CAMPS 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
EAST FORK SKI LOOP 1.1 SNOW
I-JUNE LAKE TO BALD MTN SM 1.1 SNOW
MASONIC LOOP 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL
GRIZZLY CREEK 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
MAMMOTH CREST 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
MAMMOTH MTN - MAMMOTH PASS C/O 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SHADY REST SPUR SKI 1.1 SNOW
28E203 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL
DRAGONSBACK TRAIL 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
WEBER LAKE 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
ROBINSON CREEK 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
ROBINSON CREEK 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
RAM LAKE 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
LOST SPRING 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL
CONVICT LAKE LOOP 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
GRIZZLY LAKE 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
LAUREL MOUNTAIN TRAIL 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL
PIKA LAKE 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
CATTLE CREEK ROUTE 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SHADOW CREEK 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
ROCK CREEK 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
DEVIL'S POSTPILE BOUNDARY TRAI 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
26E102 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL
EMMA LAKE 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SHARKTOOTH LAKE 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
WOODS LAKES 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
CONNECTOR 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL
STEELHEAD LAKE 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
STATE LINE TRAIL 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL
ALKALI EAST TRAIL 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL
RUSH CREEK 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
ANCHORITE PASS 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL
STAR CITY 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL
SUMMIT LAKE 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FISH CREEK 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
SHADY REST SKI LOOP 1.0 SNOW
MILLERS CROSSING 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL
GAGING STATION 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL
RIVER SOUTH 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
27E110 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL
AURORA SPRING 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL
MAMMOTH ROCK CONNECTOR 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
CHITTENDEN LAKE 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
MARIE LAKES 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
27E109 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL
GARDISKY LAKE 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BENNETVILLE VIS LOOP 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
GIBBS LAKE 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
TAMARACK CUTOFF 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
A-SAWMILL CUTOFF SM 0.9 SNOW
PANUM CRATER - RIM 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
STEVENSON 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
KELTY STOCK 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
CONVICT LAKE LOOP 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
29E101 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL
C-CRATER FLAT/DEADMAN CREEK SM 0.9 SNOW
OBSIDIAN DOME SPUR SKI 0.9 SNOW
28E205 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL
RUSH CREEK 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
BARRETT LAKE TO LAKE MARY 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
BEASORE KATE 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL
HILTON CREEK 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
MASONIC DISP 2 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL
CLARK LAKES 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
WALKER LAKE NORTH 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SPOOKY MEADOW 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
GIBBS LAKE 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
27E208 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL
ANCHORITE HILLS 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL
25E102 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL
MAMMOTH CREST 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
RUSH CREEK 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
DRAGONSBACK TRAIL 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SOTCHER LAKE FEEDER 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
MCCLURE LAKE 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
TRANSMISSION 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL
VALENTINE LAKE 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
WARREN FORK 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
MASONIC DISP 11 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL
DAVIS LAKE 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
MCGEE CREEK TO HILTON CREEK 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
SUPERIOR LAKE 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
SOUTH MUD SPRING LOOP 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL
NORTHERLY WAY TRAIL 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL
GARFIELD 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL
DAVIS LAKE SPUR 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
DEER CREEK 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
29E104 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL
EMERALD LAKE-SKELTON LAKE 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
PCT - PACIFIC CREST TRAIL 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
DRAGONSBACK TRAIL 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
COLDWATER CG TO LAKE GEORGE 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
2727 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
D1-BALD MOUNTAIN CUTOFF SM 0.8 SNOW
MASONIC DISP 9 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL
INYO CRATERS VIS LOOP 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FRESNO DOME 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
RUINS TRAIL 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL
NORTH LONG VALLEY 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL
G-MAMMOTH/JUNE SM 0.8 SNOW
MASONIC DISP 4 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL
MCGEE PASS 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
F-SAN JOAQUIN RIDGE SM 0.8 SNOW
RED CONES CUTOFF 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
28E202 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL
28E102 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL
DOBE MEADOW 4X4 TRAIL 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL
PANORAMA DOME PACK 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
IRON LAKES 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
HOLCOMB LAKE 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
CABIN LAKE 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
GARNET-RIVER CUTOFF 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
FROG MEADOW 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
30E101 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL
LOST 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL
JACKASS LAKES 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
27E108 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL
C-CRATER FLAT/DEADMAN CREEK SM 0.7 SNOW
WILLOW CREEK GAUGE 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SHADY REST-KNOLLS SKI 0.7 SNOW
CATTLE CREEK ROUTE 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
LEE LAKE 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
CLINTON 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL
GIBBS LAKE 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
27E105 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL
RUSH CREEK 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
4-SCENIC LOOP SKI 0.7 SNOW
BLOODY CANYON 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
LOWER RAINBOW FALLS 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
30E101 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL
JIM DRAINAGE 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL
HILTON LAKES 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
MOUNTAIN VIEW MTN. BIKE 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
STREAM TRAIL 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL
SHADOW CREEK 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
AGNEW PASS 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
28E211 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL
27E201 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL
DEADMAN WATER SYSTEM TRAIL 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL
RUSH CREEK 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
VISTA POINT SM 0.7 SNOW
JOHN MUIR 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
YOST MEADOW LOOP 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
RAM LAKE 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
YOST MEADOW LOOP 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SADDLEBAG LAKE LOOP 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
EAGLE CREEK 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
HEART LAKE 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
CORA SPUR 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
LAKEVIEW 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL
HOLCOMB LAKE 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
26E202 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL
26E101 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL
ACCESS TRAIL 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL
RAM LAKE 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
LUNDY CANYON 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
ANNE LAKE 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
ROCK CREEK MEADOW LOOP SKI 0.6 SNOW
MEAN 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL
MCGEE CREEK TO HILTON CREEK 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
H-CRESTVIEW REST AREA/CRATERS 0.6 SNOW
MARIE LAKES 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
20 LAKES BASIN LOOP 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
28E203 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL
DEVIL'S POSTPILE BOUNDARY TRAI 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
LAURA LAKE 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
ROCK CREEK POND LOOP SKI 0.6 SNOW
IRON LAKES 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
ANCHORITE HILLS 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL
SHADOW CREEK 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
SHEPHERD CREST 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
A-SAWMILL CUTOFF SM 0.6 SNOW
VIRGINIA LAKE SPUR 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL
SOTCHER LAKE VIS LOOP 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
27E208A 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL
UPPER CRATER MEADOWS 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
CHIQUITO CANYON 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL
RAINBOW FALLS WAGON TRAIL 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
ALKALI VALLEY TRAIL 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL
LADY LAKE 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
4-SCENIC LOOP SKI 0.6 SNOW
AGNEW WILDFLOWER LOOP 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
LAKE CANYON 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
LITTLE WHISKY 2 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL
PANUM CRATER - RIM 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
27E209 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL
DEADMAN WATER SYSTEM TRAIL 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL
MAMMOTH ROCK 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
COLDWATER CG TO LAKE GEORGE 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
SOTCHER LAKE VIS LOOP 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
25E102A 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL
MCCREARY CUTOFF 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
27E203 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL
EDIZA LAKE SPUR 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
27E106A 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL
MT HICKS 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL
SPRING 3 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL
VIRGINIA SPRING 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL
TULLY LAKE 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
POSTPILE RANGER STATION 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
LOST KEYS 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
CECILE LAKE 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
MURPHY DRAINAGE 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL
HOLE 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
G-MAMMOTH/JUNE SM 0.5 SNOW
GREEN CREEK 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
COLDWATER CG TO LAKE GEORGE 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes

Museums in Lee Vining

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MONO BASIN HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION7606476461
MONO BASIN NATIONAL FOREST SCENIC AREA VISITOR CENTERGENERAL MUSEUM

Hotels in Lee Vining

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tioga Lodge
Tioga Pass Resort

Restaurants in Lee Vining

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BAR-B-Q
Epic Cafe
Nicely's
Tioga Baking
Whoa Nellie Deli

Cafes in Lee Vining

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Latte Da Coffee
Mono Cup Coffee

Theatres in Lee Vining

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Conness Campfire Circle
Dana Campfire Circle

Monuments in Lee Vining

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

California Historic Civil Engineering Landmark

Bus Stations in Lee Vining

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

US #2443957948
US #2443957951
US #2443957952

Gas Stations in Lee Vining

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chevron
Mobil
Shell

Ski Resorts Near Lee Vining

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mammoth Mountain 88.0 34 3,369 $114 November - June Yes

Cell Towers in Lee Vining

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
NE 1/4 NE 1/4 S 25, T 2 S, R 26 E (108970)LTOWER31
NE 1/4 NE 1/4 S 25, T 2 S, R 26 E (108970)LTOWER31
(Crestview site) 5 MI ESETOWER21
(Crestview site) 5 MI ESETOWER21
Conway Summit 10 MILES NW OF LEE VININGTOWER21
Conway Summit 10 MILES NW OF LEE VININGTOWER21

Fire Stations in Lee Vining

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Lee Vining Volunteer Fire Department55 Mattly AVEVolunteer760-647-6400

Power Plants Near Lee Vining

NameTypePrimary FuelCapacity (MW)Status
LUNDYCONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC221111-119.2OP
POOLECONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC221111-119.2OP

Bridges in Lee Vining

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel1966825,320F
Box Beam (Multiple)Concrete20021184,550G
SlabPrestressed concrete1995494,200G
Box Beam (Multiple)Concrete20021184,200G
Tee BeamConcrete1934872,041F
SlabPrestressed concrete20053950G

Amtrak Stations in Lee Vining

2 Amtrak stations.

StationAddressType
June Lake, CAJunction U.S. Highway 395 & State Highway 158BUS
Lee Vining, CA30 Main StreetBUS

Airports Near Lee Vining

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Antelope Landing StripSmall Airport
Bryant FieldSmall Airport
Cinnamon Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Crestview Backcountry AirstripSmall Airport
Desert Creek AirportSmall Airport
Dry Lake (Short Bread) Landing StripSmall Airport
Flying M Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Grupe Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Hawthorne Industrial AirportHTHSmall Airport
Lee Vining AirportSmall Airport
Madame AirportSmall Airport
Mammoth Yosemite AirportMMHSmall Airport
Manzanita AirportSmall Airport
Nine Mile Ranch AirportSmall Airport
North Mono LandoutSmall Airport
Paulson Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Solitude Backcountry AirstripSmall Airport
Sweetwater (USMC) AirportSmall Airport

Police Stations in Lee Vining

1 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Mono County Sheriff Substation128 Granite Avenue

Explore Near Lee Vining

UFO Sightings
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Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Hot Springs
4
Natural geothermal hot springs from NOAA geothermal database
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Bigfoot Sightings
3
Eyewitness reports filed with the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization
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Mines
3
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lee Vining

What is the population of Lee Vining?

Lee Vining has a population of 557 residents and is located in California. The population density is 107 people per square mile, spread across 5.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.3 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 43.1% female and 56.9% male.

Is Lee Vining expensive to live in?

Lee Vining is slightly more expensive than average, with a cost of living index of 110.7 compared to the national baseline of 100. The median household income is $129,407, 72% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $423,700 (50% above the U.S. median). The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Lee Vining safe?

Lee Vining is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 349 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,382 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Lee Vining receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Lee Vining?

Lee Vining has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.1 inches, with 69.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 48.

How is the job market in Lee Vining?

The job market in Lee Vining faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,008. There are 643 business establishments in the area, including 53 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Lee Vining?

The median home value in Lee Vining is $423,700. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $487,818. The homeownership rate is 100.0%. The average annual property tax is $4,157.

How are the schools in Lee Vining?

Schools in Lee Vining have an average test score of 4.9 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 72.7% of adults in Lee Vining hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. 27.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Lee Vining?

The obesity rate in Lee Vining is 33.1% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 11.3% of adults are smokers. 24.7% are physically inactive. 22.3% of residents report depression. 12.4% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 44.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:4,287.

What are the demographics of Lee Vining?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Lee Vining is 85.3% White. 100% of residents speak only English at home. 0.0% of the population are military veterans. 0.0% of residents have a disability. 100.0% have health insurance coverage.

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