Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve
IUCN Category V (Protected Landscape/Seascape)
Mono Lake's "South Tufa" area
Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve Location in California Show map of California Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Location	Mono County, USA
Nearest city	Lee Vining, California
Established	1984
Governing body	California Department of Parks and Recreation

Close-up of tufa columns

Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve is located near Yosemite National Park within Mono County, in eastern California. It was established in 1981 by the California State Legislature to preserve the natural limestone "tufa tower" formations at Mono Lake.

Access

California State Park Rangers were charged with conducting interpretive talks and tours along the shores of Mono Lake, as well as protecting the resources. In 1984 the Federal Government designated surrounding lands as the Mono Basin National Scenic Area. Since that time visitor services have been offered as a cooperative effort between these two agencies, as well as the Mono Lake Committee.