Camping In The Alabama Hills
Tucked in a quiet section of Owens Valley you’ll find the Alabama Hills. Although close to the mighty Sierra to the west this locale doesn’t share any resemblance of the tall peaks. Instead, you’ll find a landscape with arches, rounded rocks, and eroded hills that looks otherworldly. It’s no wonder they’ve been featured in hundreds of films over the years.
10 Perfect Places for Spring Camping around Bishop
You’re getting the itch to go camping in the Eastern Sierra, but unless you’re the hardy winter camping sort it’s a little too early to head up into the high country. Perhaps you bought some new gear recently or you need to dust off the old stuff and get things...The Pit … Is NOT The Pits – Affordable Camping Near Bishop
Are you looking for camping that’s near the world-class recreation of Bishop? Look no further than the Pleasant Valley Pit Campground. Just north of Bishop and only a half mile off Highway 395, this gorgeous and friendly campground is the perfect spot to base yourself...Nothing Beats Birds For A Wakeup Call – Bishop Creek Camping
The Eastern Sierra experience is about contrasts. Tall peaks that seem to pierce the sky. Deep valleys filled with alpine lakes teeming with trout. Impossibly blue horizons. Unspeakably beautiful sunrises and jaw-dropping sunsets. THE gateway to all this and more is...Camping Successfully With Kids
Have your kids outgrown camping in your backyard? Bring them for a camping vacation in our big backyard. Here in the Eastern Sierra, Bishop has many wonderful options for camping that offer the gamut from full hookups to dispersed camping. Camping is a great way to...All the Ins & Outs of Camping in Bishop Creek Canyon
It’s not a secret, but it certainly is a best-kept area – especially for camping. Bishop Creek Canyon is a large area of about 30 square miles where the North, Middle, and South Forks of Bishop Creek drain down toward the Owens Valley. Along each fork lies a large...Camping
Camping Near Bishop, CA Request a FREE Bishop Information Guide Get a Guide. Get Inspired! Read and study these pages, download the brochures and maps, and plan a trip to Bishop and the Eastern Sierra. Call us: (760) 873-8405, or email us: and...Millpond Recreation Area
Millpond Recreation Area is one of Bishop’s best kept secrets. It is a wonderful area that includes a baseball field, two playgrounds, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, lots of open grassy areas, and the pond, which has good swimming access, fishing, as well as a...Bishop Fly Fishing Report
Updated 4/23/2024 Fishmas is upon us! So far we’re having a typical Eastern Sierra Spring. Lots of wind and cold days with some warm days in between. Right now were getting several warm windless or slightly breezy days on the water. With the warm weather the water is warming up and the trout are starting to feed actively on caddis, mayflies and midges. Nymphing continues to be the best producer of trout, but the right water on the right day your will find surface feeding trout.
A Backpackers Paradise – Bishop In All Its Splendor
If there’s a place on Earth that’s perfectly suited for backpacking, it’s the Eastern Sierra. The Sierra Nevada receives nearly 300 days of sunshine. Wonderfully pleasant temps in the summer as well as into fall. And on top of it all, you’ll find serene lakes with nary a person round. Eye popping granite peaks to take in. And an adventure you’ll remember for the rest of your life. No matter your age, fitness level, or experience, there’s a way for you to enjoy backpacking in Bishop on your own terms. Don’t miss out on exploring deeper into Bishop’s expansive wilderness this summer.
Uncommon Overnighters
Everything about Bishop and its big backyard creates memories. Its list of attractions reads like the ultimate bucket list vacation – the oldest trees in the world to the tallest peak in the lower 48. It’s no wonder many affectionately call it the “Land Of -Est!” While there are plenty of places to get a good night’s sleep, for those wanting accommodations out of the ordinary, you’re in luck! Here’s some of our favorite “uncommon overnighters” in the region.
Spring – A Hiker’s Paradise In Bishop
The sound of water trickling over polished granite boulders. The warmth of the sun against your face. And as far as the eye can see, a meadow filled with blooming wildflowers. Spring isn’t just a great time to visit. It’s magical! Make sure you start off on the right...Bishop Pack Outfitters
Horseback Trail Rides, Photography Trips, Camping, Hiking Treks, Fly Fishing Trips, Golden Trout and More!Alabama Hills
The Alabama Hills, nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada just west of Lone Pine, is one of Hollywood’s favorite filming locations. This monumental landscape provides a multitude of settings for movie backgrounds and evocative scenes. The beautiful rock...Small Town, Big Characters
Bishop stands out as one of the few towns left to strike a perfect balance between tight-knit community yet easy access to the great outdoors. With 99% of the land in Inyo County being publicly owned, this gives Bishop an expansive backyard that’s beyond imagination. Craig London, owner of the Rock Creek Pack Station, shares his deep affection for Bishop and why you should enjoy the simple things in life.
Underrated Landmarks
Most Underrated Landmarks That Tell You That You’re In Bishop There’s a lot of “big” attractions in Bishop and its big backyard. The oldest living thing on Earth at the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. The hulking peaks of the Eastern Sierra. The land of -EST some...Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park (Nevada)
Another of Nevada’s true ghost towns Berlin, a mining town dating back to the 1890s, is part of this state park that has another older history. It has the most abundant fossilized remains of the one of the largest known ancient marine reptiles—the Ichthyosaur—dating...Pine Creek Pack Station
As professional Outfitter-guides, we offer you a variety of horseback and hiking vacations in the High Sierra. Gentle, well-mannered, and experienced, our mountain trail stock provides you comfortable riding with sure-footedness and good disposition in taking care of...Bishop Creek Canyon
Bishop Creek Canyon Top Photo: Josh Kizziar Year-round Playground Bishop Creek Canyon is one of the biggest and best playgrounds in our beautiful big backyard. Situated about 20-miles west of Bishop along CA-168 W., it is a magnificent area of about 30-square-miles in...Millpond Recreation Area
Just six miles northwest of town, this 120-acre park has a bit of everything for anyone just looking for some outdoor fun in a tranquil setting. Millpond Recreation Area is known by many for one thing – the Millpond Music Festival. Check it out this September!
Wildlife in the Eastern Sierra
Wildlife in the Eastern Sierra Where is the wildlife? We’re glad you asked. We created this page to give you some guidance on where you may find, watch, and photograph wildlife in the Eastern Sierra. Did you know, according to the California Department of Fish and...Museums of the Eastern Sierra and beyond
Museums of the Eastern Sierra and beyond Where to go. What to see. How to get there. We have museums! Up and down US Highway 395 in the Eastern Sierra and in adjacent communities near Death Valley and nearby Nevada there are museums that protect the artifacts,...July 4th in the Eastern Sierra
From the city of Independence to the town of Mammoth Lakes, with Bishop midway between you’ll find pancake breakfasts, parades, free fishing, free swimming, train rides, a running race, baseball, volleyball, bocce, free watermelon, pie and ice cream, arts and crafts fairs, and of course fireworks – lots and lots of fireworks!