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Bishop, California is the commercial hub of the Eastern Sierra Mountains & Highway 395. Easily find lodging, gasoline & eateries. Positioned in between Death Valley Park & Mammoth Lakes, Bishop sees most tourists passing through, but there is plenty to explore all the way around.
For those who want to make Bishop, CA their destination, there is plenty outdoor recreation to be had. Fishing the Owens River, South Lake or Lake Sabrina; rock climbing the Buttermilks, lake kayaking, creek fishing, backpacking the Sierra High Country, day hiking near trees, exploring petroglyphs on the volcanic Tablelands, mountain biking, soaking in primitive hot springs, while stargazing. The list goes on. Great scenery & plenty campgrounds surround this Eastern California big town.
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