BLE runs courses in Bishop, CA and predominantly in Mammoth Lakes, CA. Both have a variety of options for food and lodging. Lodging ranges from free camping to more expensive hotels. Below are links to resources for each location.
If you are going to camp in the Eastern Sierra please spend some time reviewing Camp Like A Pro In The Eastern Sierra.
Mammoth Lakes, CA
Courses are held in the Incorporated Town of Mammoth Lakes (Location varies) or at the Crowley Lake Community Center (15 miles south of Mammoth). Classrooms are easy to get to utilizing the FREE bus service. An address for the classroom location will be provided upon registration.
Lodging
- Lodging (Town of Mammoth Lakes Website) – includes hostels, motels, hotels, and campground options
- VRBO Mammoth Lakes
- Air BnB Mammoth Lakes
- Free Camping Options (Green = Free; Red = Nightly Fee)
Food
Bishop, CA
Courses are typically held at White Mountain Research Station (Owens Valley Station). If the course is being held at this location students will have the option to make reservations for lodging on site.
Lodging
- White Mountain Research Station ($35/night; price subject to change): To make a reservation call or email Denise Waterbury at (760) 873-4344 ext 21, wmrcinfoatucla.edu (replace “at” with @)
- Hostel California Bishop
- Bishop Area Hotels and Motels
- Air BnB Bishop
- VRBO Bishop
- Bishop Area Camping
- Free Camping Options (Green = Free; Red = Nightly Fee)
Food