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This place is worth a stop, if you wanna stay away from the crowds at Bishop CA. Along Hwy 395 the majestic Eastern Sierras run their length, steep granite ridge lines, awesome views & diverse landscapes. The Indian Museum here in Independence is excellent & has plenty sites to see for that luxurious extra long stretch (from driving too much). Get out & stretch, for more than 5 minutes. How about a picnic & yoga on the lawn next to the creek!
elevation: 3925' population: 1,000 zip code: 93526

Desert

terrain:
valley with few trees & great access to mountains

location:
S of Bishop
on Hwy 395

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recreation:

  • Backpacking
  • Back Road Exploration
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Horse Pack Trips
  • Mountain Biking
  • Eastern California Museum
  • High Sierra Hiking Photos
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    parks, forests, rivers & lakes:

  • Alabama Hills
  • Manzanar War Relocation Center
  • Inyo National Forest
  • John Muir Wilderness - Onion Valley

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    Grays Meadows Campgrounds
    Oak Creek Campground
    Onion Valley Campground

    		 tent camping

    description:
    Owens Valley: Dispersed ranches & homes on valley floor at the base of the awesome Eastern Sierra Nevada range. Sagebrush high desert & granite alpine bliss all within a few miles of each other. Take the drive way up to Onion Valley for a picnic - or a full day hike, to the teal blue lakes of only dreams are made of.

    nearby towns:
    Big Pine
    Lone Pine
    Bishop
    		local links:

    Independence Chamber of Commerce
    760-878-0084
    http://www.independence-ca.com

    Onion Valley Trailheads
    Friends of the Inyo
    Independence Indian Museum
    Eastern Sierra - Highway 395
    Onion Valley & Kearsarge Pass Photos
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