Scenic 395 - The Official Guide 2024

2024 Scenic 395 31 Lone Pine Full Hook-Ups • Pool & Spa • Cabins • Mini Mart • Wi-Fi Pull Throughs • Laundry • Clubhouse • Golf Nearby Complimentary Muffins & Coffee Dog Park • HOV Access 760.876.4243 www.bouldercreekrvresort.com Approx. 4 miles South of Lone Pine East Side of Hwy 395 RV RESORT GIFT STORE Western Gateway to Death Valley National Park AllAmenities •FreeHighSpeed Internet CenterofTown •Pool&Spa Golf •SeniorDiscounts •SmokeFree MajorCreditCards TheGrillRestaurantAdjacent Family Owned & Operated Since 1957 310 South Main Street Lone Pine, CA ThreeDiamond Award 111 W Post St, Lone Pine Relocating Soon to: 325 S. Main St, Lone Pine 760- 876-4675 Stop in and see us for a great meal! Open for Breakfast and Lunch Alabama Hills Cafe Yosemite. The area was named after the C.S.S. Alabama, a Confederate warship that was responsible for wreaking havoc during the Civil War. Early, mining prospec- tors named their mining claims after the warship. One of the largest arches found in the Alabama Hills is the Mobius Arch located just off Movie Road. In addition to film buffs, visitors also flock to the Alabama Hills for rock climb- ing, photography, exploring, horseback riding, bike riding and to see the wild- flowers in bloom each spring. In March 2019, Congress designated the Alabama Hills as a National Scenic Area as a part of the John D. Dingell, Jr Conserva- tion, Management, and Recreation Act. A Visitor Center is available to the public and offers information on wilder- ness, campground, highway and weather conditions for the Eastern Sierra. The Eastern Sierra Interpretive Asso- ciation (ESIA) bookstore has a compre- hensive selection of books and maps of the region. Hours of operation vary on staffing, so its best to visit the visitor cen- ter’s webpage located on the U.S. Forest website when planning a trip to the area. In addition, due to recent flooding, many roads in the surrounding area are closed. Please check the latest road conditions at inyocounty.us/services/public-works/ news/inyo-county-road-open- closed-status. Camping The best place to camp when you visit the Alabama Hills is at nearby camp- grounds, all within a fewmiles of Movie Road. This includes the BLMTuttle Creek Campground, the Inyo National Forest Lone Pine Campground, and the Inyo County Portuguese Joe Campground. There are bathrooms, picnic tables and big sites for RVs and trailers. Six porta potties have been placed in the Alabama Hills for the public to use and are located at the Mobius Arch trailhead and across from the Shark Fin parking area. Campfire permits are required on BLM managed lands within California. Califor- nia. Campfire permits are available free online at readyforwildfire.org/permits/ campfire-permit/ or at all BLM, U.S. For- est Service and Cal Fire offices. Campers are asked to use existing fire rings in an existing campsite. Extinguish fires with water, not dirt. Be sure to have shovels, adequate water, and fire extin- guishers on hand at all times. Also, do not build fires next to rock outcrops where the black scars will remain for many years, and do not cut down brush to fuel your fire. In the near future, BLMwill require a camping permit in the Alabama Hills. The permit will be free and will be an ac- knowledgement that you understand the rules and guidance for dispersed camping. The permit will be found online or at the information kiosks. The permit will not be a reservation of a site. Directions: Take Hwy 395 to Lone Pine. Turn west at the stoplight ontoWhitney Portal Road, drive 2.5 miles to Movie Road, turn right. 1 Continued from Page 30