Natural
Mono County, CA
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Primary public shoreline of Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve: calcium-carbonate tufa towers rising from the hypersaline alkaline lake on the east side of the Sierra. A short interpretive loop from the South Tufa parking area is the classic close-up of the towers, brine shrimp, alkali flies, and migratory bird habitat that make the Mono Basin a desert-edge landmark.
| Region | Mono County, CA |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 37.9455, -119.0199 |
| Managed by | CA State Parks / USFS Mono Basin NSA |
| Feature | Tufa towers on alkaline lake |
| Access | Paved spur off CA-120 E |
| Nearby | Lee Vining / Panum Crater |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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