Mammoth Mountain towers above Highway 395 in the Eastern Sierra, about midway between Lake Tahoe and Death Valley. Powder piles up on ski runs here, at nearby June Mountain, and across the landscapes below. Make pretty Mammoth Lakes your basecamp for skiing, snowshoeing, sledding and building snow forts with the pups and people you love. The area’s rustic cabins and full-service resorts boast special amenities for dogs.
On Main Street in Mammoth Lakes, comfortable motels like the SureStay Plus by Best Western and the recently updated Motel 6 accommodate pets. The Westin Monache Resort, Mammoth, greets four-legged guests with a dog bed, water bowl and amenities. Edelweiss Lodge has a reasonable $20 per day pet fee that includes a welcome basket with bowls, treats, waste baggies and sheets to cover furniture.
Historic Tamarack Lodge, a DogTrekker favorite, welcomes dogs in well-appointed cabins just a stick’s throw from Tamarack Cross-Country Ski Center. Furry visitors can roam ungroomed areas here or explore select snowshoe trails. On the other side of town, families can toss snowballs at Shady Rest Park. The park’s trails typically are groomed several times a week, and they’re popular with dog walkers and snowshoers.
McGee Creek Lodge and Convict Lake Resort, sister properties southeast of town, welcome leashed pets on the property for $18 per pet, per day. The backdrop for hiking or snowshoeing along Convict Lake is especially stunning in the winter. Well-behaved dogs are also allowed on many other trails throughout the Inyo National Forest.
Remember, this is mountain country and storms sometimes cause travel challenges. The Visit Mammoth website shares helpful info on road conditions and the status of local ski hills and adventure parks.
