📷 Photo by Royce Fonseca on UnsplashJune Lake Loop
June Lake, CA
A 16-mile scenic loop on SR-158 past June, Gull, Silver and Grant lakes below steep Sierra peaks. It leaves US-395 at both ends; aspens turn gold in early October and the north end closes in winter.
The June Lake Loop is State Route 158, a scenic road about 25.5 km (16 miles) long. It follows June Lake, Gull Lake, Reversed Creek, Silver Lake, Rush Creek and Grant Lake into the Mono Basin. Both ends join US-395, at June Lake Junction in the south and Loop North Junction in the north.
Along the water there are campgrounds (June Lake and Silver Lake, reservations through Recreation.gov), boat ramps and vault toilets; water and restrooms are limited at many trailheads. The June Lake Loop Trail, about 6 to 8 km (4 to 5 miles) long, links viewpoints over June and Gull Lakes. The northern section of the road is usually closed from about mid-December to mid-April. With stops, the drive takes about two to three hours. For road conditions, fire restrictions and trail information, the Mono Basin Visitor Center in Lee Vining can help.
- Nearest town
- June Lake, CA
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 37.7800, -119.0750
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. Hot in July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Oh! Ridge CampgroundCampsite1 mi from June Lake LoopTentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Glass Creek CampgroundCampsite5 mi from June Lake Loop · 66 pitchesTentsCaravansToiletsFree
- Big Springs CampgroundCampsite8 mi from June Lake Loop · 26 pitchesTentsCaravansToiletsFree
- Mammoth Mountain RV ParkMotorhome stopover11 mi from June Lake Loop · 100 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityShowersWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Mono Vista RV ParkMotorhome stopover13 mi from June Lake LoopTentsMotorhomesElectricityToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Ellery CampgroundCampsite14 mi from June Lake Loop · 12 pitchesTentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
All campsites in California · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is June Lake Loop?
June Lake Loop is in June Lake, CA, at GPS 37.7800, -119.0750. It is about 11 mi from Mammoth Lakes.
Can you camp near June Lake Loop?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is June Lake Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 78 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass June Lake Loop?
June Lake Loop is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Mammoth Lakes, June Lake Loop and the ghost town of Bodie.
What is there to see near June Lake Loop?
Places worth a stop nearby: Devils Postpile National Monument (11 mi), Mono Lake Tufa (11 mi), Hot Creek Geological Site (16 mi) and Tuolumne Meadows (17 mi).
When is the best time to visit June Lake Loop?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)