The Trona Pinnnacles consist of more than 500 tufa (calcium carbonate) pinnacles rising from the bed of the Searles Dry Lake basin. These tufa spires, some as high as 140 feet, were formed underwater 10,000 to 100,000 years ago when Searles Lake formed a link in an interconnected chain of Pleistocene lakes stretching from Mono Lake to Death Valley.
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Camping is limited to 14 days. After 14 days, campers must relocate at least 25 miles from previous site.
Pets must be under your control at all times.
Horseback riding is permitted throughout the area.
Hiking is permitted throughout the area.
Street legal vehicles are permitted on designated routes.
Mountain biking is permitted on designated routes shared with motor vehicles.
Off-road vehicles permitted on existing routes.
Green sticker: Year Round
Red sticker: Oct 1 - May 31