Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
try
, west of town on Buttermilk Rd, and the stark
Volcanic Tablelands
and
Owens River
Valley
to the north. The tablelands are also a wellspring of Native American petroglyphs -
tread lightly.
Hiking
Hikers will want to head to the high country by following Line St (Hwy 168) west along
Bishop Creek Canyon, past Buttermilk Country and on to several lakes, including Lake
Sabrina and South Lake. Trailheads lead into the John Muir Wilderness and on into Kings
Canyon National Park. Check with the
White Mountain Ranger Station
for suggestions,
maps and wilderness permits for overnight stays.
Swimming
Keough's Hot Springs
SWIMMING
( 760-872-4670;
www.keoughshotsprings.com
; 800 Keough Hot Springs Rd; adult/child 3-12 $10/6;
11am-7pm Wed-Fri & Mon, 9am-8pm Sat & Sun, longer summer hours)
About 8 miles south of Bishop, this historic institutional-green outdoor pool (dating from
1919) is filled with bath-warm water from local mineral springs and doused with spray at
one end. A smaller and sheltered 104°F (40°C) soaking pool sits beside it. Camping and
tent cabins are also available.
Sleeping
Bishop has lots of economically priced motels, mostly chains.
USFS Campgrounds
CAMPGROUND
(
www.recreation.gov
; tent & RV sites $21; May-Sep; )
For a scenic night, stretch out your sleeping bag beneath the stars. The closest USFS
campgrounds, all but one first-come, first-served, are between 9 miles and 15 miles west
of town on Bishop Creek along Hwy 168, at elevations between 7500ft and 9000ft.
Joseph House Inn Bed & Breakfast
B&B
(
760-872-3389;
www.josephhouseinn.com
;
376 W Yaney St; r incl breakfast $143-178;
)
