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Eastern Sierra Visitor Center
At the Eastern Sierra Visitor Center you can view Mt. Whitney, the highest peak in the “lower 48 states” and plan a trip to Badwater Basin in "Death Valley, the lowest place in North America. While you’re here explore our interpretative displays, book store and native plant garden.
Staffed by a combination of US Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association employees, we provde visitor information for wilderness, campground, highway and weather conditions for the Eastern Sierra.
Additional information can be found on the agency websites:
- Inyo National Forest
- Death Valley National Park
- Manzanar National Historic Site
- Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks wilderness
- Alabama Hills & BLM Bishop Field Office Public Lands
- Owens Lake & Los Angeles Department of Water and Power public lands
The Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association (ESIA) bookstore has a comprehensive selection of books and maps of the region. Revenue from sales of these items helps support interpretative programs.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Open daily with limited services 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
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| Operational Hours: | Open Daily, 8:30am– 4:30pm (gate closed - last admittance at 4:15) Closed: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. |
| Rentals & Guides: | Bear Resistant Food Container Rental: Yes |
| Permit Info: |
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| Closest Towns: | Lone Pine, CA |
| Water: | Water Fountain and Water Spigot. No RV filling. |
| Restroom: | Yes, During Business Hours |
| Passes: | Passes & Entrance Fees: |
| Information Center: | 760-876-6200 |
General Information
Directions:Located 2 miles south of Lone Pine CA 93545,
at the junction of Highway 395 and Stare Route 136
No overnight parking
General Notes:
Wilderness Permit Instructions
Mt. Whitney Ranger District Recreation Information
Eastern Sierra Visitor Center Partner Agencies:
- Bureau of Land Management
- California Department of Transportation
- California Department of Fish & Wildlife
- Death Valley National Park
- Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association
- Inyo County
- Los Angeles Department of Water & Power
- Manzanar National Historic Site
- Mono County
- Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Activities
Visitor Centers
Related Links
Highlights
- Annual Report for Commercial Services
- Fee revenues make a difference
National Forests in California are using recreation fee revenues to improve and enhance recreation opportunities. See how your fees have made a difference!
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