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CityLee Vining
StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyMono
CountryUnited States of America
TimezonePacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)
Latitude37.957425
Longitude-119.121816
Population628
Density41.3 /km²
IncorporatedN/A
ZIP Code(s)93541
Area Code760
County SeatBridgeport
School DistrictEastern Sierra Unified School District

About Lee Vining, California

Lee Vining is a locality in Mono County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 628. The population density is 41.3 people per km². Lee Vining is located at 37.9574°N, 119.1218°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 93541.

Lee Vining rests at the edge of a dramatic landscape, a place where the arid high desert meets the formidable Sierra Nevada. It lies 82.0 miles southeast of South Lake Tahoe, CA (from South Lake Tahoe, CA: bearing 145°T), and is situated 22.9 miles north-northwest of Mammoth Lakes. The air here carries a crisp, dry quality, a testament to its inland position, far from any coastal influence. To the east, the stark, mineral-rich shores of Mono Lake shimmer under a vast sky, its unusual salinity fostering a unique ecosystem. The land itself is a study in contrasts, with the rugged topography of Lee Vining Canyon providing a backdrop to the expansive, open terrain that stretches towards the distant, snow-dusted peaks. This locality thrives on its proximity to natural wonders, drawing travelers and researchers alike. The Inyo National Forest borders Lee Vining, offering access to trails that wind through alpine meadows and past glacial features like the Conness Glacier. Historically, the region has been shaped by both its challenging environment and the resourcefulness of its inhabitants. The local economy is deeply intertwined with tourism and the stewardship of the surrounding natural areas, with the Gaylor Lakes Trail a popular destination for those seeking to experience the grandeur of the Sierra Nevada. The stark beauty of Mono Lake, with its tufa towers and migratory bird populations, remains a powerful draw, a constant reminder of the wild forces that have shaped this high-altitude frontier.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Inyo National Forest (National Forest) — 0.1 mi, 233° SW · 2.0M acres
  • Gus Hess Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 021° N
  • Upside-Down House (Attraction) — 0.2 mi, 053° NE
  • Lee Vining (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 124° SE
  • Mono Basin National Scenic Area (National Scenic Byway) — 0.4 mi, 356° N
  • Mono Lake Tufa State Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 346° N
  • Hoover Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 1.6 mi, 264° W · 128k acres
  • Ansel Adams Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 3.7 mi, 228° SW · 232k acres
  • Mono Lake Park (Local Park) — 3.8 mi, 337° NW
  • California State Lands Commission (State Resource Management Area) — 4.7 mi, 360° N
  • Black Point Fissures (Viewpoint) — 5.0 mi, 014° N
  • Memorial to the Unknown Prospector (Monument) — 5.2 mi, 161° S
  • South Tufa Area (Attraction) — 5.2 mi, 101° E
  • Navy Beach (Attraction) — 5.7 mi, 102° E
  • California Historic Civil Engineering Landmark (Monument) — 5.9 mi, 260° W
  • Yosemite National Park (National Park) — 6.5 mi, 222° SW · 743k acres
  • Toiyabe National Forest (National Forest) — 7.2 mi, 326° NW · 3.9M acres
  • Ghost Cabin (Historic Ruins) — 8.9 mi, 220° SW
  • Virginia Creek (Wild & Scenic River) — 9.1 mi, 331° NW · 779 acres
  • Mount Biedeman Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 11.0 mi, 016° N · 13k acres
  • Perched Boulder (Attraction) — 12.3 mi, 168° S
  • Dana Campfire Circle (Theatre) — 13.9 mi, 245° SW
  • Conness Campfire Circle (Theatre) — 14.4 mi, 246° SW
  • Catholic Church (site) (Historic Ruins) — 18.4 mi, 019° N
  • Bodie Museum and Visitor Center (Museum) — 18.5 mi, 019° N
  • Minaret Cinemas (Cinema) — 23.6 mi, 159° S
  • Mammoth Museum (Museum) — 23.9 mi, 159° S
  • Nature Center at Happy Isles (Museum) — 28.6 mi, 237° SW
  • Hetch Hetchy Railroad Museum (Museum) — 41.2 mi, 242° SW
  • Mayfield Canyon Battleground (Registered Battlefield) — 44.1 mi, 143° SE

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About This Lee Vining Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lee Vining, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.957425, -119.121816. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Lee Vining and Mono County.

Detailed location data for Lee Vining includes the ZIP code (93541), telephone area code (760), county seat of Mono County (Bridgeport), and school district assignment (Eastern Sierra Unified School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Lee Vining is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedAugust 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone.