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The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Visitor Center is located at Schulman Grove. Open during the summer only, with interpretive programs, gifts and information. View exhibits and watch a film about the oldest trees on Earth and the researchers who discovered their secrets. Several self -guided trails enable you to explore the forest.
The Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association operates a bookstore at the visitor center, with a comprehensive selection of books and maps of the region. Revenue from sales of these items helps support interpretive programs.
Visitor Programs: During the summer, rangers and staff at the Schulman Grove Visitor Center offer interpretive programs. In spring and fall, programs are available on weekends.
Water: No water fountain or spigot available. Bottled water is available for sale in the bookstore.
Restrooms: open during summer season
Fees: $3.00 per person with a maximum of $6.00 per car.
Children under 18 are free.
Interagency Passes are accepted.Camping: Grandview Campground is the nearest campground.
No camping, no overnight parking, no campfires within in the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest boundary.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | May-October 19 open Tuesday through Saturday 10-4 with limited operations on Sundays. Being in the developed Schulman and Patriarch Groves of the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest National Protection Area after sundown or before sunrise is prohibited. 36 C.F.R & 261.58(1) . Please note we begin our daily closing procedures between 3:30-3:45. Closed for the Winter October -April. |
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| Reservations: | No Reservations |
| Fees: | $3.00 per person with a maximum of $6.00 per car. May-October Children under 18 are free. Interagency Passes are accepted. |
| Open Season: | May - October 30 |
| Usage: | Medium-Heavy |
| Best Season: | Fall |
| Busiest Season: | Opening to Fall |
| Restrictions: | Bristlecone and Limber Pine are protected, no collecting.
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| Closest Towns: | Big Pine, CA, 23 miles (water, gas, food, lodging) Bishop (full service, hospital) |
| Water: | None |
| Restroom: | Vault |
| Passes: | America The Beautiful |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | White Mountain Ranger Station (760) 873-2500 or #2503 |
General Information
Directions:We're located 45 minutes from Big Pine, CA on paved roads.
From Highway 395 just north of Big Pine, go east on CA 168 for 13 miles. Turn left (north) on White Mountain Road to the Bristlecone Pine Forest. In 10 miles, you'll turn right to arrive at the Schulman Grove parking lot. This is a winding mountain road with a 6,000 foot elevation gain.
General Notes:
There are no services beyond Big Pine, so fill up on gas and bring water. This area does not have cell phone service, do not depend on cell service for navigation or communication.