Overview

Lone Pine California is a small frontier town, with a population of approximately 1,600 people, located in Inyo County. Visitors come to Lone Pine for its quick access to a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities, as well as to visit popular attractions such as the Manzanar National Historic Site.

Location

Lone Pine is located in the Owens Valley, in Inyo County California. The city is approximately 16 miles south of Independence, and 100 miles south of Mammoth Lakes.

Lodging and Services

Lone Pine is a small town, but due to its proximity to popular national parks, the main street is lined with many motels. Restaurant options are limited.

Activities

Lone Pine is close to many popular outdoor recreation destinations including Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the continental United States, Kings Canyon National Park, Sequoia National Park, Yosemite National Park, Death Valley National Park, Mammoth Lakes, and the Alabama Hills.

Attractions

Lone Pine is close to the Manzanar National Historic Site, which is dedicated to the remembrance of more than 120,000 Japanese Americans who were imprisoned on the site during World War II. Lone Pine is also close to the Beverly and Jim Rogers Museum of Lone Pine Film History, which details the area’s usage in Hollywood films.

Getting Here

Reach Lone Pine from Mammoth Lakes by heading 99 miles south on US 395. Along the way make sure to visit Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks.