Chain of young rhyolite and obsidian lava domes and craters south of Mono Lake in Inyo National Forest—one of the most recently active volcanic fields in the contiguous U.S. Forms a north–south spine of glassy domes and pumice fields between US-395 and the eastern Sierra, distinct from nearby Panum Crater at the chain’s north end.
Field facts
| Region | Mono County, CA |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 37.8624, -119.0065 |
| Rock types | Rhyolite / obsidian domes |
| Field | Mono–Inyo Craters |
| Manager | Inyo National Forest |
| Access corridor | US-395 / forest roads |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- CampgroundOH RIDGE9.4 km away
- CampgroundJUNE LAKE10.8 km away
- CampgroundGULL LAKE CAMPGROUND12.1 km away
- CampgroundREVERSED CREEK CAMPGROUND12.2 km away
- CampgroundSilver Lake Campground June Lake (CA)13.7 km away
- CampgroundOBSIDIAN FLAT14.4 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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