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# Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve

Mono · California Department of Parks and Recreation

BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Closure noticeTrails & roads

### Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve: County Park boardwalk

Park-specific information

- [County Park boardwalk](https://caparks.org/parks/mono-lake-tufa-state-natural-reserve)

The boardwalk is closed until further notice because of the Inn Fire. This notice applies to that boardwalk, not the entire reserve.

[Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=514)Source checked Oct 20, 2026

UpcomingVisitor advisoryWeather

### Winter Weather Advisory issued October 20 at 12:56PM PDT until October 22 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

Regional information

- Regional notice: Mono

* WHAT...Snow above 8000 feet. Snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches with up to 10 inches along the highest mountain peaks. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to 5 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.

**Visitor instructions:** Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 22, 2026

[Read the official notice: National Weather Service California alerts ↗](http://www.weather.gov/)Source checked Oct 20, 2026

PLAN YOUR VISIT

## The practical details.

**Managing agency**: California Department of Parks and Recreation

**Telephone**: [(760) 647-6331](tel:7606476331)

**Hours**: Day Use: Sunrise to Sunset Call the park for other areas

[Official park information](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=514)

We have not yet verified entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.

Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks.

## Weather & forecast

National Weather Service · [Official forecast ↗](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.938761&lon=-119.026099)

## About Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve

Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve is listed in official public-land records for Mono, California and is managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation. Our research into visitor facilities is ongoing. Check the managing agency’s information for public entrances, permitted activities, and current access.

## Activities & facilities

[Boating ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/boating)[Picnicking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/picnicking)[Interpretive programs ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/interpretive-programs)[Beach visits ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/beach-visits)[Swimming ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/swimming)[Biking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/biking)[Hiking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/hiking)ParkingRestroomsDrinking Water AvailableBoat RentalsPicnic AreasEnv. Learning/Visitor CenterExhibits and ProgramsInterpretive ExhibitsBeach AreaVista PointNature & Wildlife ViewingFamily ProgramsBike TrailsHiking Trails

Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area.

## Find your way.

Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions.

[Official visitor information & directions ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=514)

## Read before you roam.

[THE FIELD GUIDE

### Reading trail closures before a California park visit

Plan around the named trail, road, or visitor area in an official notice, and distinguish a partial reopening from complete access.

Read the guide](https://caparks.org/guides/trail-closures-and-partial-reopenings)

## Sources & verification

Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 20, 2026.

- [California State Parks visitor directory](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21805) · Oct 20, 2026

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