Even on vacation you may have a few things to take care of, and even in a small town it can take a while to find the services you need. We’ve put together a handy list of businesses and services you may be looking for in Bishop, and how to get to them.
Visitors Center
We are located at the north end of Bishop City Park. We are packed to the ceiling with information, souvenirs, maps, and more! We’re here to help and we’d love to meet you. If there are any questions not clearly addressed below, come in and ask us in person at 690 N. Main Street. Or feel free to call (760) 873-8405.
Bishop City Park (and free WiFi)
Located centrally downtown on Main Street, the park is a popular attraction for community members and visitors alike. Enjoy free WiFi while relaxing under the shade trees and watching the ducks swim in the stream. Picnic tables and barbecues are available for family time. The rear pavilion allows picnicking in the shade while being close for the young ones to enjoy the playground. The sounds of Bishop Creek provide serenity as it flows along the length of the park. Seasonal pool, skateboard park and ball fields are also draws for visitors and community members alike. The park is located at 688 N. Main Street.
Bishop Dog Park
Adjacent to the Bishop City Park, the dog park is a safe place to run your dogs off-leash. Located at 218 E. Yaney Street, the park is fully fenced and includes grass, shade, water, and benches for getting off your feet while your dog(s) burn off some energy. The park is open one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset. Whether you are staying in Bishop, or passing through, this is an easy-to-find welcome pit stop for your canine companions.
Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Located at 1115 West Line Street, the DMV is open 8 am – 5 pm on weekdays except for holidays and closed on the weekends. The following services are offered:
- Driver License and ID Card Processing
- Vehicle Registration
- Commercial Driving Test
For more information, check out the website. There is ample parking near the DMV, and the DMV building is adjacent to the administrative offices of the Bureau of Land Management and the Inyo National Forest.
City Administration, including Police Department, Fire Department, & Courthouse
You’ll find most of the City Administration offices in a two-block area on West Line Street. The Fire Department is located at 209 W. Line, the Police headquarters at 207 W. Line St. and City Hall at 377 W. Line Street. The City of Bishop covers slightly less than two square miles and is governed by a five-member City Council, including a mayor and mayor pro-tem. It accomplishes its duties through five main departments: police, fire, administration, community services, and public works. Find out more on the very informative City of Bishop website.
Grocery Shopping
Manor Market
On the west end of town, perfect for a stop on your way up to Bishop Creek Canyon, is locally-owned Manor Market. The incredible selection of beer and wine, a good variety of natural foods, locally grown produce (when available), grab-and-go sandwiches, and more, and much more keep locals and visitors coming back to Manor Market time after time. You can find Manor Market at 3100 West Line Street, next to Ace Hardware (with the big red and white rooster on the roof).
Smart & Final
One of the two big grocery chains in town, Smart & Final recently expanded and offers a good variety of groceries for families and small businesses. It offers the closest thing you’ll find to warehouse shopping in the eastern Sierra! Shop Smart & Final at 1180 N. Main Street.
Vons
Find everything you need for your visit at Vons, 1190 N. Main Street. Classic California grocery shopping, with a wide variety of foods, staples, produce, sundries, beer, wine, and spirits.
Grocery Outlet
The most recent addition to the grocery stores in Bishop, Grocery Outlet offers your day-to-day groceries, as well as a wide variety of specialty items at reduced prices. This store also has kitchen supplies, and a variety of other seasonal items such as beach towels, or heated blankets.
Hardware
There are two good choices, both located on the south end of Bishop. Manor True Value is located next to Manor Market on W. Line St., on the way to Bishop Creek Canyon, while High Country Lumber is located on Main St.
High Country Lumber (Ace Hardware)
444 S. Main Street. Convenient, friendly, full-service lumber and hardware store.
Manor True Value Hardware
3100 W. Line Street. Everything you want in a small town hardware store; meaning more than you ever thought possible in one small space! Friendly service.
Inyo National Forest (USFS) / BLM Information
The White Mountain Ranger Station, located at 798 N. Main St. (also known as U.S. 395), is The White Mountain Public Lands Information Center and is a one-stop shop for accessing your public lands. Pick up wilderness permits, and find out road, trail, campground, and weather conditions. This facility is your gateway to recreation and wilderness exploration. Hours of Operation: May 1– Nov 1: Daily, 8 AM – 5 PM, Closed for Lunch, 12 – 1 PM except on weekends. Nov 2 – Apr 30 Mon – Fri, 8 AM – 4 PM, Closed for Lunch, 12 – 1 PM..Closed: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr, Washington’s Birthday, and Veteran’s Day Open: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Columbus Day. Check out their website for more info: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/inyo/recarea/
Library
Go there not only for the books and WiFi, but for the ceramic mural outside! 210 Academy Street.
Northern Inyo Hospital
Located at 150 Pioneer Lane, Northern Inyo Healthcare District operates a 25-bed critical access hospital, Rural Health Clinic for primary care, Rural Health Clinic Women’s Health Center for OB/GYN services, Northern Inyo Associates for General Surgery, Breast Health, Pediatrics, and Internal Medicine and Orthopedics.
Pharmacies
Bishop has three options for prescription drug refills, over-the-counter medicines, and more.
Dwayne’s Friendly Pharmacy
Located at 644 W. Line Street; Dwayne’s is your small-town pharmacy & gift store located closest to downtown Bishop. Dwayne’s also boasts several of Bishop’s hand-painted murals, worth stopping for!
Rite-Aid
1375 Rocking W. Drive, right off U.S. 395 on the north end of town. Find everything you need, including cosmetics, bottled water, beer, wine and spirits, and seasonal items.
Vons
The pharmacy is located inside the Vons grocery store at 1190 Main Street.
USPS Post Office
The Bishop branch of the United States Postal Service is located at 585 West Line Street (about 5 blocks from U.S. 395), and is open 9 AM – 4 PM Monday – Friday except for holidays, and 9 AM – 1 PM on Saturdays. Closed Sundays. There is a parking lot located just east of the building, and a website for more information: https://tools.usps.com/
UPS (United Parcel Service)
2915 N. Sierra Hwy or 3175 Rocking W. Drive
Fed Ex (the FedUp Store)
FedEx Authorized Shipping Center and small business supply.
1335 Rocking W Dr. (in the Rite-Aid shopping center)
We hope this helps you find your way around and take care of those last-minute needs while getting to know the town of Bishop just a little bit better. Let us know if we missed anything!
