Between June Lake and Lee Vining, shopping tends to be less about big retail and more about finding the things you actually need.
A fishing lure before heading to the lake. A forgotten camping supply. A locally made gift. A book for the campsite. A sweatshirt because the weather changed faster than expected.
Fortunately, both communities have a handful of places worth stopping.
June Lake
Ernie’s Tackle & Ski Shop
For generations, Ernie’s has been part of the June Lake experience.
The shop serves anglers, skiers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts with fishing gear, tackle, licenses, outdoor equipment, apparel, and local knowledge. Before heading to one of the lakes, it’s worth stopping in to see what’s working and where fish are being caught.
Fern Creek General Store
Part general store, part community hub.
Fern Creek stocks groceries, snacks, drinks, camping supplies, fishing essentials, souvenirs, and road trip necessities. Whether you’re staying for the weekend or stocking up for a campsite, chances are you’ll end up here at least once.
June Lake Junction
Located at the entrance to the June Lake Loop where Highway 158 meets Highway 395, June Lake Junction has welcomed travelers heading into the mountains for decades.
Inside you’ll find snacks, drinks, supplies, gifts, apparel, and the essentials needed for a few days exploring the lakes, trails, and campgrounds nearby.
June Lake Brewing Merch
Visitors looking to bring home a piece of June Lake often stop by June Lake Brewing for branded apparel, hats, glassware, and locally inspired merchandise.
Lee Vining
Mono Market
Part grocery store, part outfitter, part supply stop.
Mono Market provides groceries, drinks, camping supplies, fishing gear, snacks, and essentials for travelers heading toward Yosemite, Mono Lake, Bodie, or the Mono Basin.
It’s often the last stop before heading into the mountains.
Tioga Gas Mart
Most people know it because of Whoa Nellie Deli.
The store itself has become a destination for road trippers looking for gifts, snacks, drinks, local products, apparel, and Yosemite souvenirs. It’s one of the busiest stops in town for good reason.
Mono Lake Committee Bookstore & Information Center
Part bookstore, part visitor center, part educational resource.
The Mono Lake Committee Visitor Center offers books, maps, artwork, educational materials, and locally inspired gifts focused on Mono Lake, the Mono Basin, conservation, geology, and natural history.
It’s one of the best places in the Eastern Sierra to learn about the landscape you’re exploring.
Local Art & Photography
The Mono Basin has inspired generations of photographers, artists, writers, and naturalists.
Throughout the area you’ll find photography, artwork, books, and handmade goods celebrating Mono Lake, Yosemite, the Sierra Nevada, and the unique landscapes that surround Lee Vining.
A Few Things Worth Bringing Home
A fishing lure from June Lake.
A Mono Lake field guide.
A locally roasted coffee.
A map of the Sierra.
A sweatshirt you’ll end up wearing more often than expected.
The best souvenirs usually come with a story attached.
