Water Activities
Many people visit the forest to beat the heat at high-elevation lakes, streams, and rivers. Check the activities below for the locations where you can boat, fish, swim, and more!
Boating - Motorized
Motorized boats are permitted on the following lakes:
June, Silver (new boat launch finished in 2024), Gull, Grant, Lundy, Saddlebag, Mono, Lakes Basin (Mary, George), Convict, Sabrina, South, North, Rock Creek (new boat launch finishing in 2025), and Intake 2
Video: Boating on Mono Lake
Boating - Non-Motorized
Non-motorized boating activities like kayaking, canoeing, etc. are available at more locations than allow for motorized. In addition to the locations listed above, check out: Ellery Lake, Tioga Lake and Horseshoe Lake!
Swimming
There are no designated swimming areas on the Inyo, but there are plenty of water bodies to swim in! Be sure to take care of you and your family's safety while swimming regarding personal floatation devices, water currents, temperature of the water that could cause hypothermia, and while swimming near motorized boats.
Waterskiing
Waterskiing is usually seen on Grant Lake, as this is the largest lake for boats to pick up enough speed at 1,100 acres and three miles long.
Windsurfing
This sport is usually seen on June Lake and Grant Lake, where the wind patters funnel through the area in a relatively steady direction.
Search for Water Activities Opportunities
Bishop Area
Convict Boat Ramp
Convict Lake
Gull Meadows Car Top Boat Launch
June Lake Beach
June Lake Campground
June Lake Loop
Lee Vining/ Mono Lake
Mammoth Lakes Area
Mono Lake Ranger District