This post was written by Lynette Villagomez, 2013 Project Specialist.
The combination of spring’s arrival and the opening of fishing season on April 27 is prompting many visitors to ask when campgrounds and business will begin to open in the Mono Basin. Now that Sonora Pass (Highway 108) is open as of April 24, with the possibility that Tioga Pass may open before Memorial Day weekend, Lee Vining will again be swarming with activity in no time! Here are recent updates about campgrounds, motels, and restaurants:
Campgrounds
Now open:
Lee Vining—Mono Vista RV Park
Lee Vining Canyon—Lower Lee Vining
June Lake Loop—Oh! Ridge, June Lake, Gull Lake, and Silver Lake
Opening April 26:
Lundy Canyon campground
Lodging
Now open:
Lake View Lodge
Murphey’s Motel
Yosemite Gateway
Opening mid-May:
El Mono Motel
Restaurants
Now open:
Nicely’s Restaurant, open daily 7:00am–8:00pm
Mono Cone, open daily 11:00am–6:00pm
Mono Inn, open Wednesday–Sunday, 5:00pm–9:00pm
Opening April 26:
Whoa Nellie Deli
Silver Lake Resort Café, open daily 7:00am–2:00pm