One of the oldest surviving towns in Mono County, Benton was once a thriving, silver mining town, with up to 5,000 inhabitants. Today, it is a peaceful and tranquil oasis where time stands still. Shop through our collection of antiques and distinctive gifts, jewelry and clothing. If you yearn to experience yesteryear, then come and enjoy our interesting buildings, old mining and farming equipment, and our natural hot springs, while you step back in time to a more gentle atmosphere.

We are centrally located for all your Eastern Sierra adventures including paved and plowed access to Mammoth Mountain ski area less than an hour away. Nearby Bishop and the Owens Valley offer a wide variety of seasonal and year-round recreational opportunities. During the summer and fall, the State Highway 120 offers quick access to Mono Lake and Yosemite National Park. The surrounding area is a wild mustang range and you can drive a short distance and view mustangs in a rugged and scenic setting. And then there are the gems of the Benton area, Montgomery Peak and Boundary Peak. These mountains rise almost 8,000' above the valley and at sunset, they simply come alive. Climb one of these spectacular peaks and then return to soak and celebrate in our relaxing natural hot springs.

Antiques, Arts, and Crafts
The Old House is one of the remaining structures dating back to Benton's 1870 mining-boom era. Antiques, collectibles, arts and crafts are available. Arts and crafts are made by local artists.

Hot Springs
Perhaps the purest hot springs in the world. Enjoy our natural hot springs water in an outdoor setting. Clean and sanitary baths are available in antique redwood tubs for only $6 per person, or $15 per tub per hour. Baths are drained and cleaned after each use. Reservations suggested.

Bed and Breakfast
Just down the road is the Inn at Benton Hot Springs, where rustic elegance in a tranquil surrounding awaits you. All rooms are furnished with an eclectic array of antiques and decorated in period themes.

Each room has satellite TV, ceiling fans, refrigerators and in room robes. Rooms share bath, though private baths are available. A full and hearty breakfast, along with semi-private hot springs tubs in a garden setting are included with each room. By summer, 2003, a workout and excercise room will be open for all guests.

Special Events
Beautiful site for weddings and parties. Catering services and 20'x40' tent rentals available.


Benton Hot Springs is the perfect spot to get away from it all and step back in time to a slower pace. Come watch the stars, hear the nature, and soak in our soothing waters. Come relax and rejuvenate, again and again.