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Bishop Field Office

The Bishop Field Office cares for a unique vestige of wild California, emphasizing conservation, education and partnerships. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity and productivity of the 750,000 acres of your BLM public lands we are entrusted to manage. 

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Public Room

Visit our public room to find maps, brochures, and information about BLM California programs.
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Fire Restrictions

Find the latest fire restrictions for the Bishop Field Office.
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Alabama Hills Camping Permits

Camping at designated semi-primitive campsites requires the Alabama Hills free permit.
Alabama Hills National Scenic Area
The Alabama Hills are a formation of rounded rocks and eroded hills set between the jagged peaks of the Sierra Nevada and the geologically complex Inyo Mountains. Visitors enjoy touring film sites, photography, rock climbing, exploring natural arches, and viewing the swaths of wildflowers that bloom every spring.
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Tuttle Creek Campground
Tuttle Creek Campground is located next to the Alabama Hills NSA and offers 83 RV/tent sites, with ten pull-through trailer spaces, and a dump station. All sites include a fire pit, picnic table and a lantern holder. No hook-up. Potable water is available seasonally.
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Crowley Lake Campground
This campground offers stunning views of Crowley Lake and the Glass Mountains to the east. To the west is the Sierra Nevada mountains and McGee Mountain and Canyon. Popular activities include lake and stream fishing, boating, windsurfing, horseback riding, hiking, and wildlife viewing.
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Pleasant Valley Pit Campground
Pleasant Valley Pit Campground is near Happy and Sad Boulders and offers 75 RV/tent sites, maximum recommended RV length is 30 feet. Sites include a fire pit, picnic table and a lantern holder. No hook-ups, potable water or dump station. Closest amenities are 12 miles south in Bishop.
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Recreation Areas 

Alabama Hills National Scenic Area

Campgrounds

Trails

Off-Highway Vehicles

  • Tungsten Hills 
  • Poleta

Rock Climbing

Special Areas

Georeferenced Maps

Heading out for a remote adventure?  No cell coverage?  No problem. The BLM has developed georeferenced maps compatible with any georeferenced map mobile application. Click here for more information and instructions.

Leadership

Sherri Lisius

Field Manager
Phone:
760-872-5000
Fax:
760-872-5050
Email:

Neal Craig

Assistant Field Manager (Biophysical)
Phone:
760-872-5000
Fax:
760-872-5050
Email:

Philip Gross

Assistant Field Manager (Recreation)
Phone:
760-872-5000
Fax:
760-872-5050
Email:

Latest News

Contact

Mailing Address:
351 Pacu Lane, Suite 100
Bishop, CA 93514
Email: BLM_CA_Web_BI@blm.gov
Phone: 760-872-5000
Fax: 760-872-5050
Hours:
Public Room: 8:30 am-4:30 pm M-F. Appointments recommended. Please call 760-872-5000. Long Term Camping Permits (LTCP) are available Mondays from 9 am - 1 pm.

TTY/Relay System

If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

Notices

Temporary Closure of Travertine Hot Springs. The Travertine Hot Springs will be temporarily closed for ceremonial use by a local Tribe. The closure will begin at 4pm on Wednesday October 30, 2024 and will end at 4pm on Wednesday November 6, 2024. Order and Map.

Permits are now required for dispersed camping in the Alabama Hills - Sept. 25, 2024

Emergency Closure of the Cement Tub at Travertine Hot Springs - May 26, 2023

Dispersed camping is limited to 14 days per year within the Bishop Field Office boundaries.

For updates, a complete list of restrictions, including an interactive map, please visit the BLM California Fire Restrictions.

 

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