Top 7 Free Things to do in Lone Pine, California (CA)

April 18, 2022 Jana Sager

Lone Pine is a census designated place (CDP) in Inyo County, California, United States. Lone Pine is located 16 miles (26 km) south-southeast of Independence, at an elevation of 3727 feet (1136 m). The population was 2,035 at the 2010 census, up from 1,655 at the 2000 census. The town is located in the Owens Valley, near the Alabama Hills. From possible choices of urban, rural, and frontier, the Census Bureau identifies this area as "frontier". The local hospital, Southern Inyo Hospital, offers standby emergency services. On March 26, 1872, the very large Lone Pine earthquake destroyed most of the town and killed 27 of its 250 to 300 residents.
Restaurants in Lone Pine

1. Horseshoe Meadow Trail

Lone Pine, CA
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5.0 based on 11 reviews

Horseshoe Meadow Trail

2. Mobius Arch Loop Trailhead

Movie Flat Rd, Lone Pine, CA 93545
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5.0 based on 30 reviews

Mobius Arch Loop Trailhead

Reviewed By 535mikeg - Aptos, United States

This is a short (.6m) loop that takes you to three very photogenic arches. There is a slight elevation drop and gain- not much.

3. Alabama Hills

Lone Pine, CA +1 888-361-3731 http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/bishop/scenic_byways/alabamas.html
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4.5 based on 745 reviews

Alabama Hills

Located near Lone Pine, these hills form the gateway to Mount Whitney, and are a favorite location for movies and television.

Reviewed By 75rover - Abingdon, United Kingdom

All the old cowboy films & series were made here Ye Ha take a trip back in time visit the museum & take a drive to the Alabama hills only a short drive away 5min Howdy Partner

4. Lone Pine Creek

Whitney Portal Road, Lone Pine, CA
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4.5 based on 36 reviews

Lone Pine Creek

Small, comfortable campground site located past the rock formations in the Alabama Hills.

Reviewed By tlK9742XM - San Diego, United States

If you’re passing through Lone Pine or staying around for a while it’s worth your time to take a drive on Whitney portal drive up to the top of the hill. you’ll see a beautiful waterfall, lovely trails ,and just awesome breathtaking scenery really. it’s not gonna take you a lot of time to make the trip ...linger as long as you want or just take the drive and head back down. really awesome views and beautiful scenery.

5. Eastern Sierra InterAgency Visitor Center

US 395 & State Route 136 1 Mile South of Lone Pine, Lone Pine, CA 93545 +1 760-876-6200 http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/inyo/recreation/?cid=stelprdb5192379
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4.5 based on 173 reviews

Eastern Sierra InterAgency Visitor Center

Reviewed By tkuhnau

We received plenty of help with our questions. The facility was well laid out and clean. They had a very nice gift shop.

6. Owens River

California Highway 136, Lone Pine, CA
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Owens River

Reviewed By Chuck8700 - Riverside, United States

The Owens River runs along the Eastern side of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range. Thais portion of the Owens is East of Lone Pine. The river is scenic, it also offers fishing for trout and other species of fish. There is fairly good access via LA DWP lands on mostly dirt roads.

7. California Historical Landmark 507

US 395 South of Pangborne Lane, Lone Pine, CA http://noehill.com/inyo/cal0507.asp
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4.0 based on 11 reviews

California Historical Landmark 507

Reviewed By Rob7171 - Santa Fe, United States

This place was amazing, especially for me being a big history buff. I have long been familiar with these camps, since there used to be one in my hometown, although long gone now, replaced with a housing subdivision. So I am very happy to see a camp so nicely preserved and in good hands now as a national historic site. One can really get a feeling of how it must have been for those who were forced to live there during WWII. The displays and descriptions are very well done, and so many parts of the camp still remain, even if many are just foundations. The remains of the Japanese gardens are simply amazing, especially that they have survived all this time (credit that to being buried under sand all that time). It is a very moving experience and one that everyone should learn about and experience. Not only that, but the view of the Sierra Nevada mountains is stunning.

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