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Mammoth & the Eastern Sierra
Year-round playground: Devils Postpile and hot springs in summer, ski-in access all winter.
Duration5–7 days
Start CitySan Diego, CA
Best SeasonJuly–September (summer hiking) + December–April (ski season)
Self-DrivePricing on request — call 619-935-3733
You pick up or we deliver. You drive the itinerary. 24/7 phone support throughout. Itemized add-ons, transparent billing.
Call to book →Full ConciergeBespoke quote
We plan, deliver, set up, stock, coordinate activities, and tear down. Private driver optional. One-way repositioning available.
Request a quote →Pricing note: Tioga Pass (SR-120) closes with the first snow (typically November) and reopens late May–June. Route planning adapts to pass status.
About This Trip
Your journey begins here
Mammoth Mountain + the Eastern Sierra is one of California's most versatile RV destinations. Summer means Devils Postpile, Rainbow Falls, hot springs (Wild Willy's, Hilltop), and June Lake Loop. Winter means one of the West Coast's top ski resorts with RV hookups at the Mammoth Mountain RV Park. This is the trip that replaces a mountain-west Park City ski weekend — we consolidated the former 'ski' experience into Mammoth's winter mode.
The Route
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
SD → Bishop
Through LA and up US-395. Bishop is the Eastern Sierra gateway town — stock up here.
Day 2–3
Mammoth Lakes
Summer: Minaret Vista, Twin Lakes. Winter: Mammoth Mountain ski area base.
Day 4
Devils Postpile National Monument
Summer only (road closed Nov–May). Columnar basalt formation + Rainbow Falls hike.
Day 5
June Lake Loop
A 16-mile loop of four alpine lakes. Best in October for fall color.
Day 6
Mono Lake + Bodie ghost town
Tufa towers at Mono Lake. Bodie is the West's best-preserved ghost town.
Day 7
Return via 395 or optional Yosemite
Two return routes: fast (395 → 15) or scenic (Tioga Pass through Yosemite, summer only).
What's Included
Full trip prep + orientation walkthrough
Fresh water, propane, charged batteries
24/7 phone support throughout your trip
Digital guidebook + systems tutorial
Stress Free Shield protection
Bedding and basic kitchen supplies
Season-specific systems briefing
Eastern Sierra route planning
Itemized Add-Ons
Recommended for this trip
No bundled markups — everything is itemized. Add what you need, skip what you don't.
Stress Free Premium Package$449
Mountain nights are cold even in summer
Winter Ski PackageConcierge
Tire chains, cold-weather tank heaters, fireplace propane
Electric Bikes (pair)$75/day ea
Mammoth Lakes bike path system is extensive
Hot springs guideIncluded
Free with every booking — our curated local map
From Our Fleet
Recommended units for this trip
Real units from our active 26-rig fleet. Every card links to the full spec sheet, photos, and live availability.
[27]
Cross Trail – Easy to Drive
Class C · Sleeps 6 · 25 ft
Ideal for: Couples, first-time driving
See unit →[46]
Jayco Redhawk Slideout
Class C · Sleeps 6 · 29 ft
Ideal for: Couples, small families
See unit →[50]
Class B – Sequence Van
Class B · Sleeps 2 · 21 ft
Ideal for: Couples, solo adventurers
See unit →[66]
Cougar RB
Travel Trailer · Sleeps 4 · 26 ft
Ideal for: Couples + kids, weekend trips
See unit →[73]
Rockwood for Couples
Travel Trailer · Sleeps 6 · 30 ft
Ideal for: Couples, romantic getaways
See unit →Frequently Asked
Questions about this trip
Can I really ski from an RV?
Yes. Mammoth Mountain RV Park has full hookups (power, water, sewer) at the ski base. Park the rig, boot up, ski the day, return for dinner. It's one of the best setups in the West.
Summer or winter?
Both are exceptional. Summer Mammoth is about alpine lakes, hot springs, Devils Postpile, Bodie. Winter is skiing. Fall (late September–October) is the shoulder sweet spot — June Lake colors.
Why did you drop Park City?
Park City is a 12-hour drive each way from SD — not practical for a regional trip. Mammoth delivers the same ski experience 6 hours away with better RV infrastructure.
Do I need chains?
Required in winter. Our winter ski package includes them and an orientation on installation. Caltrans enforces chain control on US-395 below Mammoth during storms.
4.8 / 5 from verified guests
Real reviews · Google, Yelp & Hostfully
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“Rented a trailer for a camping weekend and everything went really well. Was able to pickup trailer and everything worked out well for the weekend. Generator worked good to power the AC and keep everything cool even though we were camping in the desert heat with no shade. Definitely will rent from again.”
Ready to plan your Mammoth & the Eastern Sierra trip?
Call or text 619-935-3733. We'll match the trip to your dates, group size, experience level, and budget. No pressure, no high-end "luxury" gatekeeping.