town.big pine

lodging
Photo Credit © Copyright DanaMite The Highway 395 corridor runs thru the Ownens Valley & Big Pine is just south of Bishop, CA. The Inyo National Forest encompasses the region. Sierra Nevada range to the west & the Inyo mountains on the east.

elevation: 3985'

population: 1,510

zip code: 93513

Country

terrain:
Large high desert valley with some trees & great access to mountains

location:
Inyo County
in Owens Valley
Hwy.395 at Hwy.168

= BPN

recreation:

Backpacking

Back Road Exploration

Camping

Fishing

Hiking

Mountain Biking

Palisade Glacier

Rockclimbing

parks, forests, rivers & lakes:

Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest

Campgrounds
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description:
Dispersed ranches & homes on valley floor at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains.

local links:

Big Pine Chamber of Commerce
126 S. Main St. Big Pine, CA 93513
760-938-2114
866-938-2114
http://www.bigpine.com

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