Hot Creek Geological Site is a geothermal Eastern Sierra stop near Mammoth Lakes, known for steam, colorful water, volcanic scenery, and quick scenic visits.
Why It Is a Hidden Gem
- See geothermal steam and colorful creek pools from viewing areas
- Add it to a Mammoth Lakes, Convict Lake, or Highway 395 itinerary
- Photograph volcanic scenery and Long Valley Caldera views
- Respect closures and safety signs around hot water areas
Lodging
Starter lodging list for this destination. Check each property directly for current rates, availability, pet rules, fees, seasonal closures, and booking policies.
- Visit Mammoth Lodging – Mammoth hotels, condos, cabins, campgrounds, pet-friendly stays, and vacation rentals.
- Mammoth Mountain Lodging – Resort lodging, village stays, condos, and Mammoth Mountain packages.
- The Village Lodge – Village lodging near shops, dining, gondola access, and events.
- Tamarack Lodge – Lake Mary-area cabins and lodge rooms close to trails and cross-country skiing.
- Convict Lake Resort – Cabins, lodging, dining, marina services, and lake access near Mammoth.
- June Lake Lodging – Hotels, cabins, motels, campgrounds, and vacation rentals around the June Lake Loop.
- Mono County Lodging – Countywide lodging directory for Mammoth, June Lake, Lee Vining, Bridgeport, and eastern Sierra towns.
- Bishop Lodging – Hotels, motels, campgrounds, cabins, and RV parks in Bishop and nearby areas.
- Virginia Lakes Resort – High-country cabins, store, cafe, and seasonal lodging near Virginia Lakes.
- Twin Lakes Resort Bridgeport – Cabins, RV sites, marina, store, and lodging north of Mono Lake.
Restaurants
Starter restaurant list for this destination. Check each restaurant directly for current hours, reservations, seasonal closures, and menu updates.
- Visit Mammoth Restaurants – Mammoth Lakes restaurants, cafes, breweries, bars, bakeries, and casual dining.
- Mammoth Mountain Dining – On-mountain and village dining, bars, coffee, and resort food stops.
- Mammoth Brewing Company – Mammoth Lakes brewery, tasting room, pub food, and local beer stop.
- The Warming Hut – Mammoth breakfast, brunch, coffee, and comfort food.
- Giovanni’s Pizzeria – Mammoth pizza, pasta, salads, and family-friendly dining.
- June Lake Restaurants – June Lake Loop dining, cafes, breweries, bars, and seasonal food stops.
- Convict Lake Restaurant – Fine dining and seasonal resort meals at Convict Lake.
- Mono County Dining – Countywide dining directory for Eastern Sierra towns and road-trip stops.
- Bishop Dining – Bishop restaurants, bakeries, cafes, breweries, and local food stops.
- Whoa Nellie Deli – Lee Vining deli and famous Eastern Sierra road-trip food stop near Mono Lake.
Outdoor Activities
Starter outdoor activity list for this destination. Check official sources for current conditions, permits, road status, wildfire restrictions, snow closures, and seasonal availability before heading out.
- Visit Mammoth Things to Do – Hiking, biking, fishing, skiing, hot springs, lakes, sightseeing, and family activities.
- Mammoth Mountain Activities – Skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, gondola rides, scenic tours, and summer activities.
- Inyo National Forest – Official forest information for trails, campgrounds, wilderness permits, roads, and alerts.
- Devils Postpile National Monument – Basalt columns, Rainbow Falls, hiking, shuttle information, and seasonal access.
- Mono Lake Committee – Mono Lake visitor information, tours, conservation, birding, and natural history.
- Bodie State Historic Park – Official ghost town information, tours, hours, and seasonal access.
- Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest – Official bristlecone pine forest information, visitor center, trails, and road access.
- Bishop Visitor Outdoor Guide – Climbing, hiking, fishing, cycling, OHV, birding, and Eastern Sierra activities.
- Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association – Visitor centers, maps, guides, permits, education, and public-land information.
- Mono County Recreation – Countywide recreation guide for lakes, trails, hot springs, fishing, skiing, and scenic drives.
Events
Starter events list for this destination. Event dates, venues, ticket availability, and seasonal schedules change often, so check each calendar or organizer directly before making plans.
- Visit Mammoth Events – Mammoth festivals, races, concerts, markets, sports, and seasonal events.
- Mammoth Mountain Events – Resort races, music, village events, competitions, and seasonal celebrations.
- Mono County Events – Countywide festivals, fishing derbies, markets, art events, and community happenings.
- June Lake Events – June Lake Loop festivals, music, holiday events, markets, and community activities.
- Bishop Events – Bishop rodeos, fairs, film festivals, markets, concerts, and outdoor events.
- Tri-County Fairgrounds Events – Fairgrounds events, rodeos, fairs, expos, and community gatherings in Bishop.
- Devils Postpile Calendar – National monument events, programs, and seasonal visitor information.
- Bodie Foundation Events – Historic park events, tours, fundraisers, and preservation programs.
- Mono Lake Committee Events – Bird walks, canoe tours, field seminars, stewardship events, and education programs.
- Eastern Sierra Land Trust Events – Conservation events, volunteer days, nature programs, and community gatherings.
Shops & Services
Starter shops and services list for this destination. Check each business or organization directly for current hours, reservations, rental availability, service areas, and seasonal operations.
- Mammoth Lakes Chamber Business Directory – Local shops, outfitters, rentals, services, guides, wellness, dining, and lodging businesses.
- Visit Mammoth Visitor Information – Visitor guides, maps, transportation, local services, and trip-planning resources.
- Mammoth Mountain Rentals – Ski, snowboard, bike, demo, and mountain equipment rentals.
- Footloose Sports – Mammoth ski, snowboard, bike, rental, tuning, and outdoor gear shop.
- Kittredge Sports – Mammoth outdoor gear, ski, snowboard, bike, rental, and service shop.
- Wave Rave – Mammoth snowboard, skate, apparel, rentals, and mountain lifestyle shop.
- Mono County Visitor Centers – Visitor centers, guides, maps, local information, and trip support around Mono County.
- Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association Stores – Maps, books, permits, visitor centers, public-land information, and educational products.
- Bishop Chamber Business Directory – Bishop shops, services, outfitters, guides, lodging, dining, and visitor businesses.
- Mono County Transportation – Transit, shuttle, airport, road, and travel resources for the Eastern Sierra.
Lodging
Starter lodging list for this destination. Check each property directly for current rates, availability, pet rules, fees, seasonal closures, and booking policies.
- Convict Lake Resort Lodging – Cabins, lodges, pet-friendly options, resort amenities, and lake access at Convict Lake.
- Convict Lake Resort Amenities – Cabins, general store, laundry, Wi-Fi, accessibility details, and resort services.
- Visit Mammoth Lodging – Nearby Mammoth hotels, condos, cabins, vacation rentals, and campgrounds.
- Mammoth Mountain Lodging – Resort lodging, village properties, and Mammoth Mountain stays.
- Tamarack Lodge – Lakes Basin cabins and lodge rooms near trails and cross-country skiing.
- Mammoth Mountain Inn – Main Lodge lodging for Devils Postpile and Reds Meadow access.
- The Village Lodge – Village lodging with shuttle, dining, and event access.
- Mono County Lodging – Countywide lodging options near Convict Lake, Mammoth, and Mono County.
- Inyo National Forest Camping – Campground reservations and public-land camping near Mammoth and Convict Lake.
- Mammoth Lakes Chamber Directory – Local lodging businesses, property managers, hotels, and visitor services.
Restaurants
Starter restaurant list for this destination. Check each restaurant directly for current hours, reservations, seasonal closures, and menu updates.
- Convict Lake Restaurant – Fine dining, lounge, and classic resort restaurant at Convict Lake.
- Convict Lake General Store – Groceries, beer, wine, clothing, sundries, souvenirs, and lake-trip supplies.
- Visit Mammoth Restaurants – Nearby Mammoth restaurants, cafes, breweries, bars, bakeries, and casual dining.
- Mammoth Brewing Company – Mammoth brewery, tasting room, pub food, and local beer.
- The Warming Hut – Mammoth breakfast, brunch, coffee, and comfort food.
- Giovanni’s Pizzeria – Pizza, pasta, salads, and family-friendly Mammoth dining.
- Distant Brewing – Mammoth brewery, food, events, and local gathering spot.
- Roberto’s Cafe – Mammoth Mexican restaurant and bar.
- Mono County Restaurants – Countywide dining directory for Mammoth, Lee Vining, June Lake, and Bridgeport.
- Mammoth Mountain Dining – On-mountain, Main Lodge, and village food options.
Outdoor Activities
Starter outdoor activity list for this destination. Check official sources for current conditions, permits, road status, wildfire restrictions, snow closures, and seasonal availability before heading out.
- Convict Lake Resort Marina – Pontoon boats, kayaks, paddleboards, fishing boats, and lake rentals.
- Convict Lake Resort Activities – Fishing, horseback riding, boat rentals, hiking, weddings, and resort activities.
- Convict Lake Trail – Official trail and lake recreation information from Inyo National Forest.
- Devils Postpile National Monument – Basalt columns, Rainbow Falls, hiking, and shuttle information near Mammoth.
- Reds Meadow Shuttle – Seasonal shuttle information for Devils Postpile and Reds Meadow access.
- Hot Creek Geological Site – Official geology viewing site and safety information.
- Mammoth Lakes Trail System – Local trail maps, routes, paved paths, and seasonal trail information.
- Inyo National Forest – Official forest information for trails, campgrounds, wilderness permits, roads, and alerts.
- Mammoth Mountain Activities – Skiing, snowboarding, biking, scenic gondola, and mountain activities.
- Visit Mammoth Things to Do – Mammoth-area hikes, lakes, hot springs, skiing, biking, and family outings.
Events
Starter events list for this destination. Event dates, venues, ticket availability, and seasonal schedules change often, so check each calendar or organizer directly before making plans.
- Visit Mammoth Events – Mammoth festivals, races, concerts, markets, sports, and seasonal events.
- Mammoth Mountain Events – Resort races, music, village events, competitions, and seasonal celebrations.
- Devils Postpile Calendar – National monument events, ranger programs, and seasonal visitor information.
- Mammoth Lakes Chamber Events – Business, community, visitor, and local Mammoth events.
- Convict Lake Resort Events – Resort updates, weddings, seasonal happenings, and lake-area information.
- Mono County Events – Countywide festivals, fishing derbies, markets, art events, and community happenings.
- Mammoth Lakes Recreation Events – Outdoor, community, recreation, and stewardship events.
- Eastern Sierra Land Trust Events – Conservation and volunteer events around the Eastern Sierra.
- Mammoth Film Festival – Film, entertainment, screenings, and Mammoth events.
- Mammoth Festival of Beers and Bluesapalooza – Annual Mammoth beer and blues festival.
Shops & Services
Starter shops and services list for this destination. Check each business or organization directly for current hours, reservations, rental availability, service areas, and seasonal operations.
- Convict Lake Resort General Store – Groceries, beer, wine, clothing, sundries, souvenirs, and lake supplies.
- Convict Lake Marina Rentals – Pontoon boats, fishing boats, kayaks, pedal kayaks, paddleboards, and marina reservations.
- Convict Lake Horseback Rides – Horseback riding and seasonal outfitter services at Convict Lake.
- Mammoth Mountain Rentals – Ski, snowboard, bike, demo, and mountain equipment rentals.
- Footloose Sports – Mammoth ski, snowboard, bike, rental, tuning, and outdoor gear shop.
- Kittredge Sports – Mammoth outdoor gear, ski, snowboard, bike, rental, and service shop.
- Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center – Visitor information, permits, maps, and Inyo National Forest help.
- Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association – Maps, books, permits, visitor centers, and public-land education.
- Reds Meadow Shuttle Information – Shuttle services and access planning for Devils Postpile.
- Mammoth Lakes Chamber Business Directory – Local shops, outfitters, rentals, services, guides, and visitor businesses.
Nearby
- Mammoth Lakes
- Convict Lake
- Food stops
- Scenic drives