Eastern Sierra

Eastern Sierra attractions

The Sierra Nevada mountain range is the highest on the Northamerican continent. The road to visit the Sierra is highway 395.

Attractions along 395 include Bodie's ghost town, Mono Lake, Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes, the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest (with the oldest trees in the USA), Eureka Sand Dunes, and, of course, the highest mountains in the contiguous USA: Mt Whitney, Mt Williamson, White Mountain, North Palisades, etc.

Hiking the Eastern Sierra

  • Pictures
  • Sierra Nevada peaks
  • For details on the hikes, see Hiking in California
  • Campgrounds in the Sierra
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    Recommended restaurants (2012)
    • Nicely's in Lee Vining (in town, but closes early evening)
    • Jenny's Cafe in Independence (one block north of the Courthouse, pricey but big portions and tasty)
    • La Casita in Bishop for Mexican food
    • Imperial Gourmet in Bishop
    • The Bakkery in Bishop is wildly popular for bread and dessert
    • After the High Sierra Cafe closed in Lone Pine, i can't really recommend any restaurant there: they tend to be overpriced.`
    Showers (2012)
    • North of Lee Vining on the left-hand side is a campground (Mono Vista RV Park) that has showers for $2.50
    • The store/cafe at Whitney Portal (the Mt Whitney trailhead) has showers for $3 (usually long line because there is only one shower)
    • The Bishop Creek Lodge on the South Lake road has showers for $6
    • The laundromat in Bishop on Warren St (across from the library) has showers for $5 but only between 8 and 10pm
    Gasoline (2012)
    • Bishop is a good place for gasoline, especially the casino north of town
    • The gas station just north of Independence is even cheaper
    • One place to avoid is Lee Vining: most expensive gasoline in the region