Things to Do in Bishop, California

Home to the Blake Jones Trout Derby, held each year in March, the reservoir is also has phenomenal fishing and endless hiking trails lined with breathtaking scenic views.

Enjoy a dip in the Eastern Sierra's Largest Natural Hot Springs Pool. The main pool is the "largest natural hot springs pool in the Eastern Sierra." Locals and tourists alike are invited to swim, play and relax in the friendly surroundings. There is a snack bar, picnic area and rock garden. Therapeutic massages are available, as well as camping and lodging facilities.

The Railroad Museum features the original railroad depot that formerly served the railroad community of Laws. The town of Laws is re-created as a railroad town of yesteryear and is replete with original homes, a trading post, a general store and a post office among other buildings that give this a realistic feel.

A gallery complete with photo workshops, fine art prints and stock photography. Established in 1983 the gallery is popular for housing hundreds of thousands of Galen and Barbara Rowell's color images.

Coon's Gallery is one of the oldest art galleries in California. They specialize in oil paintings of the Sierra Nevada as well as SW desert scenes.

Professionally trained and certified guides who provide high-quality mountain experiences in the Sierra Nevadas. Specializing in ski mountaineering, backcountry skiing and snowboarding, rock climbing, ice climbing, alpine mountaineering, avalanche education and all forms of backpacking.