Great little rv park and not expensive , if you like the mountains and desert the sunsets and…read moresunrises are worth it , the folks that run it are friendly and very helpful , if you get there late you can self checkin , I planned on staying overnight ended up there for 3 days, open high desert surrounds the park with trails for walking your dog , large coveys of quail ,almost forgot they have a playground for kids.

Being in the high Sierras is one of the best things in the world. Like many trails on the eastern…read moreside of the Sierras, this 9.7-mile roundtrip hike with 2500' elevation change wanders past a series of natural lakes (not fake dammed up reservoirs) before reaching the superlative view at Kearsarge Pass. The trailhead (0.0 miles in and at 9240') is next to the Onion Valley Campground - although Kearsarge Pass can also be reached from Kanawyers at the end of road in Kings Canyon National Park. The trailhead had plenty of parking, many bear lockers, and exceptionally well-maintained outhouses. Little Pothole (1.6 miles, 9960') is a crescent-shaped and somewhat marshy lake. The least attractive and smallest of the five lakes, it benefits from an easy-to-reach shoreline and visible cascades feeding it water. Gilbert Lake (2.3 miles, 10,320') is superior to Little Pothole with its larger and rounder shape. With vegetation at the water's edge, continue to the western side of the lake where standing on a massive boulder provides a clear view of the lake. With heavy winter snowfall in both 2017 and 2019, Gilbert Lake was half covered in snow on 6/18/17 (see pic) but was clear on 8/19/19. Flower Lake (2.7 miles, 10,470') is also bushy at water's edge but oddly not with flowers. If at Gilbert, take the rewarding effort to reach nearby Flower. Flower is a good turn-around point if not going to Kearsarge Pass. Heart Lake (3.6 miles, 10,960) is truly heart-shaped. The pond at 3.4 miles is not Heart Lake. Reaching the shoreline requires a steep scramble that needs a healthy heart. Big Pothole (4.3 miles, 11,420') is the best-looking pothole I've seen. Below a Baroque-rippled rock face, the lake has a pentagon shape. An extensive scramble is needed to reach the water but the trail wraps around the lake and delivers plenty of bird's eye views. The bluish-green water also provides motivating sights while making the final ascent to the pass. Kearsarge Pass (4.8 miles, 11,760') is an absolutely phenomenal vista - not necessarily looking back towards Independence but forward to Kings Canyon with a broad basin filled with multiple reflective lakes in front of rows of piercing mountain ranges. I'd share a picture but I couldn't rightly capture the enormous beauty.

Got to the pass via the onion valley trailhead. Really pretty waterfalls and lakes along the way…read more Been awhile since I was there but remember it being beautiful.

Heart Arch is located about halfway through the Mobius Loop trail hike. By the way, Mobius Loop is…read morea short hike, barely 1.25 mi and 30min long. Heart Arch is a bewildering sight to behold, a cute gesture found in the middle of nowhere. It's a nice break on your way to Whitney Portal 10min drive out from Lone Pine city. No water. This trail & attraction are moderately crowded. Good amount of parking. Porta potties at the trailhead.

It's okay. The camp has a nice little creek that flows right down the middle. There is water and…read morepit toilets. It's old and well used. More of an overnight stopover type place and not a destination camping experience for being in the shadow of Mt Whitney

Never thought I'd review a Rest Stop. We use the rest stop to/from Mammoth. Always clean. Nice…read morelocation. Bonus: Working pay phones! Gotta love the nostalgia.

12/10/21 My first…read moretime driving from LA to Reno on the 395, I was worried about the snow. Good news: it was a beautiful, easy scenic drive! There were only 2 sections of this drive that had snow, so thankful as I will be taking the 95 to Vegas soon. For everyone else following and doing this drive, Bishop City is the best and most affordable (Gas) place to drive. Of course do NOT stop at the first gas station you see because they will be the most expensive. Quality/Quantity - In my youth, we would NEVER stop at these rest areas; it was always Starbucks or fast food. These rest areas are much easier to go in and out! I save $$$ and I don't end up over-caffeination or eating excessive amounts of fast food. I am glad to find a rest stop, it is very basic here, but again I do not need much. Atmosphere - Good to be able to take a break on a long drive. Don't expect much here. Service - None Price - FREE!!!!!! Owner Suggestion - Our tax $ at work, thank you.

Lathe Arch is located about halfway through the Mobius Loop trail, which is a short hike (barely…read more1.25 mi and 30min long). Lathe Arch is a thin yet sturdy structure, strength-tested by fellow mechanical engineer. This trail is a nice pit stop on your way to Whitney Portal, 10min drive west from Lone Pine city. No water. This trail & attraction are moderately crowded. Good amount of parking. Porta potties at the trailhead.

Very unique experience and a nice change from the usual touristy-ness of Sequoia National Park…read more The hike is around 11 miles with views of The Great Western Divide that follows the trail. The trail itself is flat most of the way except for the short climb at the end. Because the camp provides the tent, bedding, and food, you won't need to carry those items in your backpack. Upon arrival of the camp, you will be greeted by the friendly staff, hot showers, and working toilet! The view from camp is spectacular! Breakfasts and dinners are cooked from scratch by the staff and is served family style. It's not the camping style food you would think but rather a nice home cooked meal that is delicious! My boyfriend and I were only able to book one night, but it would have been preferred to stay to so that we have a day to relax and explore. We will definitely come back in the future. It's a nice way to experience nature yet still have the comfortable amenities we have at home.

Getting to this camp site is not for the weak minded. It's a long and hard trek up but very…read morerewarding with views, creeks, and even lots of green shaded parts of the trail. Mosquitos are extremely bad in the summer so if these little suckers like your blood type, be warned that nothing else besides deer will work here. Leave the citronella and lemon eucalyptus spray at home. Built in the 1930's, when the High Sierra Trail was chartered, it has always been a place where outdoor enthusiasts can take a load off. This again is for hikers, backpackers and anyone who enjoys the outdoors. Meaning that the accommodations here are just a step up from camping and a luxury this high up the mountain. Something to be grateful for, so leave expectations back at crescent meadow and enjoy the simplicity yet great effort to keep this camp going. The kids that work the site are usually college students who are very cool and really enjoy their summer gig. Enjoy chatting with and getting to know them. They will sell snacks to anyone such as candy bars, chips, brownies, coffee and refreshments to passersby, and yes backpackers, they sell ice cold BEER which you can stay and enjoy as long as you'd like. The gourmet meals are reserved for those who are staying in a tent there. If you do not have reservations, and their overflow tent is free, you can rent it for $275 per night and you can stay as long as you can afford to. The cool happy kids will cook you delicious meals as long as you are living with them. This camp is one of the highlights of this trail.

Hilarious hole in the wall. Or random rock in the middle o' nowhere. How do people even come up…read morewith this? This giant freakish rock is an amusing pit stop 5min drive out from Lone Pine city on your way to Whitney Portal. No restrooms, water, or shade here. I went on a Tuesday morning, had the whole place to myself.

Such a fun rock and area to explore. I love how they changed the face from being scary to something…read moremore bright :)