Mono County is a
county located in the east central portion of the
U.S. state of
California, to the east of the
Sierra Nevada between
Yosemite National Park and
Nevada. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,202, up from 12,853 at the 2000 census. The
county seat is
Bridgeport.
The only incorporated town in the county is
Mammoth Lakes, which is located at the foot of
Mammoth Mountain. Other locations, such as
June Lake, are also famous as skiing and fishing resorts. Located in the middle of the county is
Mono Lake, a vital habitat for millions of migratory and nesting birds. The lake is located in a wild natural setting, with pinnacles of
tufa arising out of the salty and alkaline lake.
Also located in Mono County is
Bodie, the official state
gold rush ghost town, which is now a
California State Historic Park.