Mammoth Pow Dog Condo Guidebook
Food scene
Salsa's Taqueria - Mammoth Lakes
588 Old Mammoth RdGreat food, fast, and convenient!
Mammoth Brewing and the Eatery is our favorite to order in! Easy and convenient online ordering. Don’t miss the sweet potato tots!!
184 locals recommend
Mammoth Brewing Company
18 Lake Mary RdMammoth Brewing and the Eatery is our favorite to order in! Easy and convenient online ordering. Don’t miss the sweet potato tots!!
Sushi 🍣 and Ramen 🍲 are delicious, great take out service and around the corner from the Pow Dog Condo !
12 locals recommend
GOJIRA Ramen & Sushi
452 Old Mammoth RoadSushi 🍣 and Ramen 🍲 are delicious, great take out service and around the corner from the Pow Dog Condo !
Sightseeing
Near Mammoth Lakes on the way to Mammoth Mountain. This is a Geological Wonder you shouldn’t miss! See Map in photos and location is easy to find on Google maps. This location is closed seasonally, so please always check status online prior to going.
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Shuttle Bus Information: https://www.nps.gov/depo/planyourvisit/reds-meadow-and-devils-postpile-shuttle-information.htm
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Follow this link for Geology and History: https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/nature/geology.htm
11 locals recommend
Devils Postpile
Near Mammoth Lakes on the way to Mammoth Mountain. This is a Geological Wonder you shouldn’t miss! See Map in photos and location is easy to find on Google maps. This location is closed seasonally, so please always check status online prior to going.
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Shuttle Bus Information: https://www.nps.gov/depo/planyourvisit/reds-meadow-and-devils-postpile-shuttle-information.htm
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Follow this link for Geology and History: https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/nature/geology.htm
Hiking Trails 🥾
Recommended Hiking trails in the area. These are convenient, popular, and/or some pf my personal favorites!
Just a 2.5 mile walk from the monument Ranger Station, Rainbow Falls is the highest waterfall on the Middle Fork of the San Joaquin river. Plunging 101-feet down, the falls are aptly named for the many rainbows that appear in its mist on sunny summer days. Visitors interested in a moderate day-hike can make a loop, embarking from the Ranger Station's trailhead to the falls and returning via Shuttle Bus Stop 9 (Rainbow Falls Trailhead) or Shuttle Bus Stop 10 (Reds Meadow Resort). The bus can return hikers to the monument's ranger station, other bus stops in the Reds Meadow Valley, or the Adventure Center. Be sure to bring plenty of water and sunscreen for every member in your hiking group as the walk to the Rainbow Falls is very hot, dry, and has little shade
56 locals recommend
Rainbow Falls
Just a 2.5 mile walk from the monument Ranger Station, Rainbow Falls is the highest waterfall on the Middle Fork of the San Joaquin river. Plunging 101-feet down, the falls are aptly named for the many rainbows that appear in its mist on sunny summer days. Visitors interested in a moderate day-hike can make a loop, embarking from the Ranger Station's trailhead to the falls and returning via Shuttle Bus Stop 9 (Rainbow Falls Trailhead) or Shuttle Bus Stop 10 (Reds Meadow Resort). The bus can return hikers to the monument's ranger station, other bus stops in the Reds Meadow Valley, or the Adventure Center. Be sure to bring plenty of water and sunscreen for every member in your hiking group as the walk to the Rainbow Falls is very hot, dry, and has little shade
Hot Springs
Hot springs are a natural and warm way to enjoy the scenery 🤩
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Note: the road to the crab cooker can be very bumpy and ground clearance can be essential so truck or SUV is recommended.
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Directions: From Mammoth Lakes, turn left onto Benton Crossing Road off of Highway 395. Drive until you see Whitmore Tubs Road and turn left onto it. If you have successfully made it to Rock Tub (#4), then drive past it. Then turn right onto the second dirt road past Rock Tub.
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After driving for about a half-mile, the road will split. Veer left and continue on about another half mile to you see the dirt parking area.
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Follow this link for a great blog on the local hot springs and more on what to expect!
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See Number 4 in link for more info/pictures: https://www.travelingness.com/amazing-hot-springs-near-mammoth-lakes/
7 locals recommend
Crab Cooker Hot Springs
Hot springs are a natural and warm way to enjoy the scenery 🤩
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Note: the road to the crab cooker can be very bumpy and ground clearance can be essential so truck or SUV is recommended.
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Directions: From Mammoth Lakes, turn left onto Benton Crossing Road off of Highway 395. Drive until you see Whitmore Tubs Road and turn left onto it. If you have successfully made it to Rock Tub (#4), then drive past it. Then turn right onto the second dirt road past Rock Tub.
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After driving for about a half-mile, the road will split. Veer left and continue on about another half mile to you see the dirt parking area.
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Follow this link for a great blog on the local hot springs and more on what to expect!
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See Number 4 in link for more info/pictures: https://www.travelingness.com/amazing-hot-springs-near-mammoth-lakes/
Also referred to as Crowley’s and probably the most popular or the hot springs. On the way to Crowley’s you’ll pass Polkey’s, which is clothing optional - so you’ve been warned! Directions to both are below. Also see the link at the bottom for more detailed information!
* Directions to Polkey’s: Pulkey’s Pool is the easiest to reach as it is prettifying straight forward. From Mammoth Lakes, turn left onto Benton Crossing Road (you will see the charming green church on the corner) off of Highway 395. Drive about 3.0 miles on Benton Crossing Rd and turn left soon after crossing the cattle guard.
You will see a dirt road with a small parking lot. Park and take the path behind you for about 2-5 minutes. As the path climbs slightly you will see Pulkey!
*Directions to Crowley’s: From Mammoth Lakes, turn left onto Benton Crossing Road off of Highway 395 (can’t miss it with the green church on the corner). Drive for about 2.9 miles and after the cattle guard turn right onto a dirt road. The turn to Wild Willy’s is before you turn off for Pulkey’s!
Once you have turned right onto the dirt road, drive about 1.5-miles until you reach a parking lot. From there you can see the boardwalk leading off into the distance.
* See Number 1&2 in link for more info/pictures: https://www.travelingness.com/amazing-hot-springs-near-mammoth-lakes/
22 locals recommend
Wild Willy's Hot Springs
Also referred to as Crowley’s and probably the most popular or the hot springs. On the way to Crowley’s you’ll pass Polkey’s, which is clothing optional - so you’ve been warned! Directions to both are below. Also see the link at the bottom for more detailed information!
* Directions to Polkey’s: Pulkey’s Pool is the easiest to reach as it is prettifying straight forward. From Mammoth Lakes, turn left onto Benton Crossing Road (you will see the charming green church on the corner) off of Highway 395. Drive about 3.0 miles on Benton Crossing Rd and turn left soon after crossing the cattle guard.
You will see a dirt road with a small parking lot. Park and take the path behind you for about 2-5 minutes. As the path climbs slightly you will see Pulkey!
*Directions to Crowley’s: From Mammoth Lakes, turn left onto Benton Crossing Road off of Highway 395 (can’t miss it with the green church on the corner). Drive for about 2.9 miles and after the cattle guard turn right onto a dirt road. The turn to Wild Willy’s is before you turn off for Pulkey’s!
Once you have turned right onto the dirt road, drive about 1.5-miles until you reach a parking lot. From there you can see the boardwalk leading off into the distance.
* See Number 1&2 in link for more info/pictures: https://www.travelingness.com/amazing-hot-springs-near-mammoth-lakes/
Hot Tub or Rock Tub is across Benton Crossing Road from Polkey’s and Crowley’s. Directions are below - also check out # 3 in the link below for more pictures and info.
* Directions: From Mammoth Lakes, turn left onto Benton Crossing Road (and yes, pass that green church again!). Drive on Benton Crossing Road and turn left onto Whitmore Tubs Road (it is the first road on the left).
At about 1-mile, turn right onto the second dirt road you see. Park in a small clearing/lot and walk around the corner and there it is!
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See Number 3 in link for more info/pictures: https://www.travelingness.com/amazing-hot-springs-near-mammoth-lakes/
The Rock Tub Hot Springs
Hot Tub or Rock Tub is across Benton Crossing Road from Polkey’s and Crowley’s. Directions are below - also check out # 3 in the link below for more pictures and info.
* Directions: From Mammoth Lakes, turn left onto Benton Crossing Road (and yes, pass that green church again!). Drive on Benton Crossing Road and turn left onto Whitmore Tubs Road (it is the first road on the left).
At about 1-mile, turn right onto the second dirt road you see. Park in a small clearing/lot and walk around the corner and there it is!
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See Number 3 in link for more info/pictures: https://www.travelingness.com/amazing-hot-springs-near-mammoth-lakes/
Great views, but also very busy in the summer, so be prepared to wait your turn!
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Directions: From Mammoth Lakes drive south on Highway 395 and turn left onto Benton Crossing Road like all the hot springs listed so far. Once on Benton Crossing Rd, turn left onto Whitmore Tubs Rd. The turn off to Shepherd Hot Springs is the 6th dirt road on the right from once you are on Whitmore Tubs Rd.
It is also past Rock Tub and Crab Cooker in case you were wondering. Once you turn on the 6th dirt road or the one after Crab Cooker Hot Springs, you will reach the idyllic hot tub in no time! Even though it is easier to access, I found Shepherd to feel more isolated in a good way.
* See number 5 in link for more details and pictures: https://www.travelingness.com/amazing-hot-springs-near-mammoth-lakes/
Shepherd Hot Springs
Great views, but also very busy in the summer, so be prepared to wait your turn!
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Directions: From Mammoth Lakes drive south on Highway 395 and turn left onto Benton Crossing Road like all the hot springs listed so far. Once on Benton Crossing Rd, turn left onto Whitmore Tubs Rd. The turn off to Shepherd Hot Springs is the 6th dirt road on the right from once you are on Whitmore Tubs Rd.
It is also past Rock Tub and Crab Cooker in case you were wondering. Once you turn on the 6th dirt road or the one after Crab Cooker Hot Springs, you will reach the idyllic hot tub in no time! Even though it is easier to access, I found Shepherd to feel more isolated in a good way.
* See number 5 in link for more details and pictures: https://www.travelingness.com/amazing-hot-springs-near-mammoth-lakes/
This is not near Mammoth Lakes, but worth it if you’re up for a drive!
Directions: From Mammoth Lakes, drive north for about 50 mins to the town of Bridgeport. Turn right onto Jack Sawyer Road right after the Bridgeport Ranger Station. Follow the sign that says to “Travertine Hot Springs” and go onto the dirt road for about 1-mile.
The road with end when you see a dirt parking lot and bathrooms. Follow the trail to see the enchanting natural hot springs ahead!
See number 6 in the link for more info: https://www.travelingness.com/amazing-hot-springs-near-mammoth-lakes/
11 locals recommend
Travertine Hot Springs
This is not near Mammoth Lakes, but worth it if you’re up for a drive!
Directions: From Mammoth Lakes, drive north for about 50 mins to the town of Bridgeport. Turn right onto Jack Sawyer Road right after the Bridgeport Ranger Station. Follow the sign that says to “Travertine Hot Springs” and go onto the dirt road for about 1-mile.
The road with end when you see a dirt parking lot and bathrooms. Follow the trail to see the enchanting natural hot springs ahead!
See number 6 in the link for more info: https://www.travelingness.com/amazing-hot-springs-near-mammoth-lakes/
Similar to Travertine Hot springs, these springs are in the Bridgeport area.
Directions: From Mammoth Lakes, drive about an hour north on Highway 395 to the town of Bridgeport. Past the turnoff to Travertine Hot Springs, continue on Hwy 395 until you reach Twin Lakes Road. Turn left onto Twin Lakes Rd and continue until you reach Buckeye Road. Turn right onto Buckeye Rd and the parking to the springs will be on your right.
See number 7 in the link for more info: https://www.travelingness.com/amazing-hot-springs-near-mammoth-lakes/
8 locals recommend
Buckeye Hot Spring
Similar to Travertine Hot springs, these springs are in the Bridgeport area.
Directions: From Mammoth Lakes, drive about an hour north on Highway 395 to the town of Bridgeport. Past the turnoff to Travertine Hot Springs, continue on Hwy 395 until you reach Twin Lakes Road. Turn left onto Twin Lakes Rd and continue until you reach Buckeye Road. Turn right onto Buckeye Rd and the parking to the springs will be on your right.
See number 7 in the link for more info: https://www.travelingness.com/amazing-hot-springs-near-mammoth-lakes/