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Recreation Region: Mono Basin Region

Panum Crater Trailhead

The Panum Crater and Rim trail is a nature walk to a volcanic dome with a loop trail that features a view from the rim of the crater.

General Information

Day use only: open 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

No fees are required for this site

Dogs must be leashed in all developed recreation sites.

visitor center building

Address: 1 Visitor Center Dr Lee Vining, CA 93541
Phone: (760) 647-3044
Hours: Open daily from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (passes & permits available on Sunday and Monday only 9:00 am - 5:00 p.m.)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 37.9256

Longitude: -119.0488

Elevation

6,800'

Directions

Leave Hwy 395 approximately 5 miles south of Lee Vining. Travel 3 miles east on Hwy 120 and east on road 1N28.

Facility and Amenity Information

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated April 17, 2025