Cottonwood Charcoal Kilns Hwy.395 south from Cottonwood Road Cottonwood Charcoal Kilns are just down the road from Cottonwood Canyon. Very interesting, but hard to get good photos because the kilns are surrounded by chain link fence. ESTABLISHED CAMPGROUNDS: INYO NATIONAL FOREST These are campgrounds that charge a fee See: Inyo National Forest Information Mono Lake South Tufa Mono Lake South Tufa Sierra Nevada Mountains Owens Valley Viewpoint on Hwy.395 (Looking south towards Bishop) Elk at Wildlife Viewing Area on Hwy.395 Between Big Pine and Independence, CA

BEAR FACTS Sierra Nevada Mountains is bear country and proper precautions must be taken. Check with a Forest Ranger for details. RATTLESNAKE FACTS Rattlesnakes are common sights. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO KNOW WHAT FIRE RESTRICTIONS ARE IN EFFECT You need a CALIFORNIA FIRE PERMIT. Fire permits available for free at the Ranger Station Shovel and water required when dispersed camping.

DIRECTIONS: From Lone Pine take Hwy.395 south About 10 miles turn west on Cottonwood Rd. (Cottonwood and Powerline Road) About 1 1/2 mile to National Forest Boundary About 4 miles to Cottonwood Pass Trailhead ROAD CONDITIONS: The road was paved, but the first two miles have broken apart and very rough. Passenger vehicles can make the journey. Showers located in Big Pine. Buy token at the Mobil Gas Station. Cost $3.50 for 10 minutes. Mural located in Bishop, CA Wireless Internet connections at several locations in Bishop or Mommoth. Best Grocery Store in Bishop, CA is Manor Market on Hwy.168 west of town. (At the Shell Gas Station) Much cheaper and fresher produce than the major food chains... Also see: ALABAMA HILLS Also see: BAKER CREEK Also see: BIG SPRINGS CAMPGROUND Also see: BLACK ROCK RESERVOIR Also see: BRECKENRIDGE Also see: BRISTLECONE PINE FOREST Also see: BUTTERMILK COUNTRY Also see: CHIMNEY PEAK Also see: CROWLEY LAKE Also see: DEADMAN CAMPGROUND Also see: DEATH VALLEY / SALINE Also see: DEATH VALLEY / WILDROSE Also see: GOVERNMENT WASH Also see: HARTLEY SPRINGS Also see: KIRCH FLAT CAMPGROUND Also see: LAKE ISABELLA Also see: MONO HOT SPRINGS Also see: PINE CREEK Also see: PV PIT CAMPGROUND Also see: SEQUOIA NF / HWY 190 Also see: SHERMAN PASS ROAD Also see: TRONA PINNACLES Also see: WAGON WHEEL Also see: WALKER PASS This is a scenic area with crazy landscapes. From the Mono Lake Basin... Yosemite National Park, Death Valley National Park, Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, ect... from Mount Whitney at 14,495' (The highest mountain in the lower 48 states), to Badwater Basin, the lowest point at 282' below sea level. There are extremes everywhere. MORE TOURIST ATTRACTIONS: Yosemite National Park Ellery Lake / Hwy.120 - Elevation 9538' It is recommended to buy a National Parks Pass with a hologram for $65.00. Covers entrance fees to all National Parks. The hologram covers most fees for National Forests and BLM Lands. Valid one year from month of purchase. CAMPGROUND INDEX CAMPING RECIPES CAMPING CHECKLISTS TOURIST PHOTOS Chidago Canyon Petroglyphs CHIDAGO CANYON PETROGLYPHS About 20 miles north from Bishop, CA Including Chidago Petroglyphs, Red Rock Petroglyphs, Fish Slough Petroglyphs, and Chalfant Petroglypghs. Arch Off Whitney Portal Road Alabama Hills Recreation Area ARCHES OF ALABAMA HILLS There are hundreds of natural arches and windows throughout the Alabama Hills. Located west from Lone Pine, CA www.eugenecarsey.com Free campgrounds and camping CALIFORNIA CAMPGROUNDS INYO NATIONAL FOREST SIERRA NEVADA MOUNTAINS COTTONWOOD CANYON.