Mono Hot Springs Resort

Mono Hot Springs, California

Description

Mono Hot Springs Resort, located on Edison Lake Rd in Lakeshore, CA, is a remote wilderness destination that offers a true backcountry experience with rustic cabins, natural hot springs, and access to Sierra National Forest hiking and fishing. The resort features a general store, restaurant serving buffalo burgers and elk dishes, and a bathhouse with mineral water tubs, though guests should be prepared for the challenging single-lane Kaiser Pass road that requires about an hour of careful driving to reach the property. The natural hot springs themselves are located on public National Forest land about a quarter-mile from the resort and are shared with campers and day visitors, with varying temperatures and both concrete-lined and natural mud pools available. While the setting is undeniably beautiful and the staff generally friendly, the cabins are very basic with limited electricity (power cuts off from 11:45 PM to 8 AM), and amenities like the bathhouse close early at 8 PM, making this more of a rustic camping experience than a traditional resort stay.

Mono Hot Springs Resort
What Stands Out
The Access Road
Kaiser Pass features a narrow, winding single
Lane mountain road at 9,000 feet elevation with cliff
Side sections and numerous turnouts that takes 1
2 hours to navigate and isn't suitable for all vehicles or drivers
Natural Hot Springs Location
The actual hot springs are on public National Forest land, requiring a quarter
Mile hike through marshy terrain or across log bridges, and can be difficult to locate and navigate, especially after dark
Rustic Cabin Experience
Cabins are very basic historical structures with no electrical outlets, power outages from midnight to 8 AM, frequent bug issues, and minimal amenities that some guests find overpriced for what's provided
Restaurant & Store
The on
Site cafe serves buffalo and elk burgers with mixed reviews on food quality and pricing, while the general store stocks basic necessities, beer, snacks, and camping supplies for the remote location
Wilderness Activities
The area offers excellent hiking to Doris Lake and Tule Lake, fishing in the San Joaquin River, river swimming, and backcountry exploration in pristine Sierra Nevada scenery with minimal crowds
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