Scenic 395 - The Official Guide 2026

2026 Scenic 395 3 STORY AND PHOTO CREDITS The following persons, businesses and organizations have contributed stories, information and/or photos to the 2026 edition of Scenic 395: Spencer Shepard, Gigi de Jong, Andrew L. Bergman, Aaron Crutchfield, Rodney Preul, Meris Lueck, Catherine Stachowiak, US Department of the Navy, Inyo County, Mono County Tourism, Northern Mono County Chamber of Commerce, Wikimedia Commons, Roseanne Noble, Kari Crutcher, Jeff Simpson, Josh Wray, and Carol M. Highsmith. CONTENTS Scenic Guide 4 Ridgecrest 6 Kern River Valley 21 Beatty, NV 26 Lone Pine 27 Independence 30 Fort Independence 31 Big Pine 32 Bishop 33 McGee Creek 37 Convict Lake 38 Mammoth 40 June Lake Loop 42 Lee Vining/Mono Lake 43 Local Museums 44 Bridgeport 46 Walker/Coleville 47 Camping and RV Guide 50 Directory of Information 51 Scenic 395 © published annually by DIRECT RESULTS MEDIA www.scenic395.com scenicadsales@gmail.com scenic_395@yahoo.com For advertising information: Rodney Preul rpreul@ridgecrestca.com All rights reserved. Use of any part of this magazine is prohibited without the consent of Direct Results Media. Copyright ©2026. For copies: send $7 for the first, $6 for additional to Direct Results Media PO Box 1302 Ridgecrest, CA 93556 Photo by Gigi de Jong ON THE COVER Late afternoon backcountry fishing at Bull Lake. Photo by Gigi de Jong