Independence, Inyo County, California
Independence, Inyo County, California
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| The outdoors provides one of the major activities for many visitors to the Eastern Sierra.
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 | Independence Creek |
| Grays Meadow (Upper and Lower) |
| Onion Valley |
| Oak Creek |
Georges, Shepherd, Independence, Goodale, and Tinnemaha Creeks abound with trout. Bass and catfish are found in Billy Lake and the Lower Owens River. Contact Ed Mather at Mather Shell for the latest information on fishing spots and bait.
Hunting Wild land game birds, waterfowl, deer, elk, and bear may all be taken in the appropriate seasons.
Shepherd, Onion Valley (Kearsarge Pass), Baxter, Sawmill, and Taboose trailheads all provide access to the Sierra backcountry. The Pacific Crest / John Muir Trail is only 7 miles from the Onion Valley trailhead.
The public lands around Independence are all open for hiking. The Sierra to the west and Inyo Mts. to the east provide year-round hiking, exploring adventures.
Sequoia Kings Pack Trains
Brian & Danica Bemer
P.O. Box 209
Independence, CA 93526
"The oldest continuing pack outfit in the High Sierra, entering into its 3rd century of packing services. Eastern Sierra gateway to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks serving all Independence trailheads. All types of pack trips to Mt. Whitney. Lake South America, headwaters of the Kern, Tyndall Creek, Bubbs Creek, East Lake, Center Basin, Charlotte Lake, Kearsarge Lakes, Sixty Lakes Basin, Rae Lakes, Woods Lake Basin, Bench Lake, Baxter Lakes and more. Resupply drops along the Pacific Crest Trail. For specific information, phone (760) 387-2797 or Fax (760) 387-2627. For reservations, call (800) 962-0775"
{Information taken from "High Sierra Vacation - 2001"}For other Pack Stations in the
Eastern Sierra contact:
Eastern High Sierra Packers Association
690 N. Main St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-8405
The Owens Valley School pool is open during the summer.
Float-tubing the Owens River and Billy Lake is very popular.
For questions and information about the
Law
Office of Kirk K. Livermont send mail to
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Camp Grounds