Bishop
Bishop is a high-desert town in Inyo County, California, serving as a gateway to the High Sierra and Death Valley. It offers a mix of outdoor recreation, local dining, and access to key trails and roads.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Eastern Sierra |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Inyo County |
| District | Owens Valley |
| City | Bishop |
| Postal Code | 93514 |
| Timezone | AmericaLos Angeles |
| Latitude | 37.3634 |
| Longitude | -118.3956 |
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6:14 PM LOCAL TIMEBishop, nestled in the Owens Valley of California, is a lively high-desert hub with a compact downtown and immediate access to desert, mountain, and canyon landscapes. The town sits at around 3,600 meters elevation, providing a mix of warm days and cool nights; nearby Owens Lake offers surreal salt flats and birdwatching, while the surrounding peaks — including parts of the John Muir Trail and Pacific Crest Trail — beckon for multi-day hikes and alpine routes. Visitors come for climbing, fishing in local rivers, and roads like US-395 that reach into the Sierra, as well as for stark desert scenery and historic sites. Eat and stay en route: the area is known for bison burgers, Mexican street food, and motels or campgrounds that serve as basecamps for longer adventures.
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