Paddling near Lee Vining, CA

Lee Vining sits at the base of the Sierra Nevada in Mono County, just below Tioga Pass and at the gateway to Mono Lake. The area is the paddling hub of the Eastern Sierra, with calm alpine lakes, a famously saline and otherworldly lake, and creek access all within a short drive. Mono Lake is the marquee destination, while Lundy Lake, Saddlebag Lake, and the June Lake Loop lakes round out a strong lineup of flatwater paddling at high elevation.