town.tom's place

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The Eastern Sierra's during the fall season are spectacular. The golden aspen trees can be comparable to the New England autumn scenery, especially against the cool colored granite towering above, even better with a fresh dusting of snow. On Highway 395, northbound, you may have passed this exit named Tom's Place on your bolt outta Bishop, headed up to Mammoth or Tahoe. The rural community known as Toms Place is situated next to the fishing & camping paradise of Rock Creek & Lake Crowley. Rock Creek Lake is 10 miles deep into the Sierra range, way, way up the canyon.

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elevation: 7072'

population: 115

zip code: 93546

Mountain

terrain:
Granite mountains meet high desert terrain. Lake on east side of highway, lush creeks on the other.

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location:
Mono County
N of Bishop
on Hwy 395

recreation:

backpacking

camping

fishing

hiking

hot springs

mountain biking

kayaking

horseback riding

Casa Diablo Hot Springs

Hot Creek Hot Springs

Snow Skiing

snow mobiling

XC Skiing

snowboarding

parks, forests, rivers & lakes:

Inyo National Forest

Toiyabe National Forest

Mono Lake

Rock Creek Snow Park

John Muir Wilderness

Ansel Adams Wilderness

Owens River

Pine Creek Trailhead

tom's place campgrounds

Crowley Lake Campground
BLM Campgrounds Crowley
Rock Creek Campgrounds
French Camp - Eastern Sierra Campgrounds
McGee Creek Campground
Big Meadow Campground
Rock Creek Lake Group Campground
Tuff Campground
McGee Creek RV Park & Campground

description:
Where the fishing is good & the crowds are minimal. If you want a Eastern Sierra canyon to call your own, Rock Creek near Lake Crowley may be your spot for the weekend. Summer campers are here on the peak holiday weekends, but most of the time it's pretty secluded & scenic. Aspen & boulder lined creek beds, awesome camping & cabins, plus granite views. As of 2008, the lodge at Tom's Place is very rustic -- and unfortunately run down. The cafe & bar are still very active.

nearby towns:
Bishop
Crowley Lake
Round Valley (Inyo Co.)
Mammoth Lakes
Convict Lake
Aspendell

local links:

Bishop Visitors Bureau
690 N. Main Street, Bishop, CA 93514
760-873-8405
888-395-3952
http://www.bishopvisitor.com

Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guides
Rock Creek Snow Park
Eastern Sierra - Highway 395
Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Eastern Sierra Avalanche Bulletin
Rock Creek Horse Pack Station
Sierra Wave Local News
Roadside Heritage, Eastern Sierra
Rovana, California
Pine Creek Road

Tuff Campground Camping US 395 @
Tom's Place, CA
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Ultralight Backpacking
312 N Main St
Bishop, CA
760-872-1756

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