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White Mountain Ranger District
White Mountain Ranger District extends from the crest of the Sierra Nevada to the White Mountains. There are lakes, ponds, rivers and creeks for fishing. Roads and trails explore a wide variety of terrain and life zones. Elevations accessible by car range from 3,900 ft in Big Pine to 10,100 ft at the end of Rock Creek Road.
At a Glance
| Information Center: | White Mountain Ranger Station Visitor Center: (760) 873-2500 |
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General Information
General Notes:
John Muir Wilderness fills the west edge of the district and White Mountains Wilderness, Boundary Peak Wilderness, and the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest are located to the east.
Click to view Large Map of the White Mountain Ranger District.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Areas for Mountain Biking at White Mountain Ranger District
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at White Mountain Ranger District
- Big Pine Area
- Big Pine Creek Campground
- Sage Flat Campground
- Upper Sage Campground
- Bishop Area
- Big Trees Campground
- Bishop Park Campground
- Bitterbrush Campground
- Forks Campground
- Four Jeffrey Campground
- Intake 2 Campground
- Mountain Glen Campground
- North Lake Campground
- Sabrina Campground
- Willow Campground
- Rock Creek Area
- Big Meadow Campground
- East Fork Campground
- French Camp Campground
- Holiday Campground
- Iris Meadow Campground
- McGee Creek Campground
- Mosquito Flat Backpacker Campground
- Pine Grove Campground
- Rock Creek Lake Campground
- Tuff Campground
- Upper Pine Grove Campground
- White Mountains
- Grandview Campground
RV Camping
Areas for RV Camping at White Mountain Ranger District
Group Camping
Areas for Group Camping at White Mountain Ranger District
Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at White Mountain Ranger District
- Big Pine Area
- Baker Lakes Trail
- Big Pine Creek North Fork Trail
- Big Pine Creek South Fork Trail
- Birch Lake Trail
- Red Lake Trail
- Bishop Area
- Bishop Pass Trail - South Lake
- George Lake Trail
- Horton Lakes Trail
- Italy Pass Trail
- Lamarck Lakes Trail
- Pine Creek Pass Trail
- Piute Pass Trail - North Lake
- Sabrina Day Use Boating Site
- Sabrina Lake Trail
- South Lake Day Use Boating Site
- Treasure Lakes Trail
- Tyee Lakes Trail
- Upper Buttermilk Trail
- Rock Creek Area
- Hilton Creek Trail
- Little Lakes Valley Trail
- McGee Pass Trail
- Mono Pass Trail
- Rock Creek Boating Site
- Tamarack Lakes Trail
River and Stream Fishing
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at White Mountain Ranger District
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at White Mountain Ranger District
- Big Pine Area
- Baker Lakes Trail
- Big Pine Creek North Fork Trail
- Big Pine Creek South Fork Trail
- Birch Lake Trail
- Red Lake Trail
- Taboose Pass Trail
- Bishop Area
- Bishop Pass Trail - South Lake
- Gable Lakes Trail
- George Lake Trail
- Horton Lakes Trail
- Italy Pass Trail
- Lamarck Lakes Trail
- Pine Creek Pass Trail
- Piute Pass Trail - North Lake
- Sabrina Lake Trail
- Treasure Lakes Trail
- Tyee Lakes Trail
- Upper Buttermilk Trail
- Rock Creek Area
- Hilton Creek Trail
- Little Lakes Valley Trail
- McGee Pass Trail
- Mono Pass Trail
- Tamarack Lakes Trail
- Upper Rock Creek Canyon Trail
- White Mountains
- Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest
- Patriarch Grove Trailhead
- Schulman Grove
- Boundary Peak Trailhead
- Queen Canyon
- Trail Canyon
- White Mt. Peak / Barcroft Trailhead
Backpacking
Areas for Backpacking at White Mountain Ranger District
- Big Pine Area
- Baker Lakes Trail
- Big Pine Creek North Fork Trail
- Big Pine Creek South Fork Trail
- Birch Lake Trail
- Red Lake Trail
- Taboose Pass Trail
- Bishop Area
- Bishop Pass Trail - South Lake
- Gable Lakes Trail
- George Lake Trail
- Horton Lakes Trail
- Italy Pass Trail
- Lamarck Lakes Trail
- Pine Creek Pass Trail
- Piute Pass Trail - North Lake
- Sabrina Lake Trail
- Treasure Lakes Trail
- Tyee Lakes Trail
- Upper Buttermilk Trail
- Rock Creek Area
- Hilton Creek Trail
- Little Lakes Valley Trail
- McGee Pass Trail
- Mono Pass Trail
- Tamarack Lakes Trail
- White Mountains
- Boundary Peak Trailhead
- Queen Canyon
- Trail Canyon
Horse Riding
Areas for Horse Riding at White Mountain Ranger District
- Big Pine Area
- Big Pine Creek North Fork Trail
- Bishop Area
- Bishop Pass Trail - South Lake
- Horton Lakes Trail
- Pine Creek Pass Trail
- Piute Pass Trail - North Lake
- Treasure Lakes Trail
- Rock Creek Area
- Hilton Creek Trail
- Little Lakes Valley Trail
- McGee Pass Trail
- Mono Pass Trail
- Tamarack Lakes Trail
- Upper Rock Creek Canyon Trail
- Boundary Peak Trailhead
- Queen Canyon
- Trail Canyon
Viewing Plants
Areas for Viewing Plants at White Mountain Ranger District
Viewing Scenery
Areas for Viewing Scenery at White Mountain Ranger District
Interpretive Areas
Areas for Interpretive Areas at White Mountain Ranger District
- White Mountain Public Lands Information Center
- White Mountains
- Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest
- Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Visitor Center
- Patriarch Grove Trailhead
- Schulman Grove
- Sierra View Observation Site
Visitor Centers
The White Mountain Visitor is located in the District Ranger Station in Bishop. Easy to find at 798 N Main St, this visitor center serves hundreds of visitors every week. You can get campfire and wilderness permits, rent bear canisters, purchase firewood permits and shop our selection of books and maps. Our staff is friendly and helpful and can assist you with all kinds of information about the White Mountain District.
Areas for Visitor Centers at White Mountain Ranger District
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at White Mountain Ranger District
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Areas for XC Skiing/Snowshoeing at White Mountain Ranger District
