Mammoth Lakes Demographics
Visitation Stats
Average Visitors Stay is 3.2 nights
Average size of a Visiting Party is 4.3 people
Average Annual Occupancy 33%
Approximately 65% of our visitors come from Southern California. This is changing with the introduction of new flights.
Yosemite is the most visited destination
Elevation, Size and Population
The Town of Mammoth Lakes is 4 square miles
The town sits at an elevation of approximately 8000 feet, with surrounding mountains exceeding 14,000 feet
Population is 8,234 year-round. Winters months can swell to over 35,000
Climate and Snowfall
Summer: 75-80 degrees for a high and seldom dips below 40 for a low
Winter: 30-40 degrees for a high and 10-20 degrees for a low with mostly sunny skies
Snowfall: Average annual snowfall is 385 inches and we are often are skiing until July 4th. The 2010/2011 season was the largest amount of snowfall recorded at 620 inches.
Distances to Surrounding Cities
Reno: 139 miles
Los Angeles: 309 miles
San Diego: 396 miles
San Francisco: 261 miles
Las Vegas: 308 miles
Yosemite National Park: 32 miles, 100 miles to valley floor
Transportation
Ground
Free: Year-round bus and trolley services with multiple stops around town
*Taxi and concierge services are available for a fee
Air
There are 2 airlines that currently service Mammoth Lakes, United and Alaska/Horizon. Flights are available from the following cities:
Los Angeles: 2 flights in the Winter and 1 during the summer months
Las Vegas & Denver: Pending for winter 2014-2015
San Francisco: 1 flight during the winter season
Recreation
Winter Amenities
Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding
Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing
Snowmobiling & Dog Sledding
Sledding & Snow Play
Nature and Wildlife
Points of Interest (Day Trips)
Shopping and Spa days
Dining Out & Nightlife
Ice Climbing & Winter Mountaineering
Summer Amenities
Fishing
Camping, Hiking & Backpacking
Rock Climbing & Mountaineering
Mountain and Road Biking
Art, Wine, Beer & Jazz Festivals
Nature, Wildlife & Geology
Points of Interest (Day Trips)
Dining Out, Shopping & Spa Days
Horseback Riding & Pack Trips
Swimming & Boating
Mountain Biking
Yosemite, Bodie and Devil’s Postpile parks
Golf & Tennis
74 Parks with 75 Acres
3 Playgrounds
20 Miles of Bike Trails
Schools
Eastern Sierra College Center (Cerro Coso Community College)
Mammoth Elementary School
Mammoth High School
Mammoth Middle School
Sierra High School
Ski Resorts
Mammoth Mountain
Over 3,100 vertical feet
Over 3,500 skiable acres
Over 150 named trails
Over 300 days of sunshine per year
Top elevation: 11,053 feet
Base elevation: 7,953 feet
Average snowfall: 400 inches
Snowmaking: 46 trails
28 lifts (includes 3 high speed gondolas)
Terrain: 15% expert, 20% advanced, 40% intermediate, 25% beginner
Winter season: Approx. November – June
June Mountain
Over 2,590 vertical feet
Over 500 skiable acres
Over 35 named trails
Over 300 days of sunshine per year
Top elevation: 10,090 feet
Base elevation: 7,545 feet
Average snowfall: 250 inches
Number of lifts: 11
Longest run: 2 miles
Terrain: 20% advanced, 45% intermediate, 35% beginner
Winter season: Approx. November – May