Owens Valley

[CPT Davenport]

So close, yet feels so far away. Great Christmas present trip and just what the doctor ordered.

 

[CPT Davenport]

Plenty of open camping areas right off the highway. Some with a desert vibe, some with a nice gurgling creek flowing by and some felt like we were camping on Mars.

 

[CPT Davenport]

Even found a beautiful fish hatchery that was reminiscent of somewhere in Europe. It was closed but the gate was open as a fellow was doing some grounds maintenance. He just waved and said hello as we made lunch and sat by the pond. No one else there except the ducks. They had some stiff competition! As we fed them the giant trout made sure they got their share as well. Plenty of streams along the way for some fly fishing. Made it up to the loop around Crowley lake, but she was frozen solid.

 

[goinoregon]

thx ! good for getting out in the chill.

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Thanks,looks like a nice trip and you didn't have many other campers.
Thanks for posting.
Frank

 

[craig333]

I need to visit that fish hatchery.

 

[CPT Davenport]

I need to visit that fish hatchery.

When I visit the website for Mt Whitney Fish Hatchery, they list the open dates from April 1st through mid December (weather pending). It also says that they no longer hatch fish there, but use the space as an education center for the local fishery. That said last Saturday we were able to enjoy our lunch at a picnic table next to the pond (even though they were "closed"). Pond was loaded with LARGE trout (no fishing allowed of course). They have a fish pellet dispenser that gives you a handful for a quarter. beautiful building and location!

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Capt did you camp at Red Rocks?
Your one photo looks like that area.
Frank

 

[ski3pin]

Glad you had a great time! Different weather here in Owens Valley now. It's raining hard in Bishop with chain controls all the way home from north of 203. We'll drive home tomorrow. The Mt. Whitney Hatchery is grand and a step back in time. A friend grew up living there when she was a young girl.

 

[CPT Davenport]

Capt did you camp at Red Rocks?
Your one photo looks like that area.
Frank

We stopped at Red Rock for a hike on the way up. On the way home we pulled in for a sunset hike and spent the night. Great campground. Well maintained and beautiful scenery! The next day we only had a 4.5 hour drive home from there. We will be heading back through there for sure. Weather cooperating, this may be our go to holiday get away.

 

[CPT Davenport]

Glad you had a great time! Different weather here in Owens Valley now. It's raining hard in Bishop with chain controls all the way home from north of 203. We'll drive home tomorrow. The Mt. Whitney Hatchery is grand and a step back in time. A friend grew up living there when she was a young girl.

Very cool ! Living there would be a dream. I feel we scored a rare little calm between storms. Love that zone. I have not been through there for over 30 years. Man Bishop sure has grown!

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

We spent a night there several years ago and found it a great place to hike.
The sky at night was so clear we could spot the Milky Way.

Next morning at sunrise we walked around ,beautiful.
Frank

 

[firemen7]

Thank you for posting, this is one of my favorite locations to explore, camp and fish.

 

[daverave]

We stopped at Red Rock for a hike on the way up. On the way home we pulled in for a sunset hike and spent the night. Great campground. Well maintained and beautiful scenery! The next day we only had a 4.5 hour drive home from there. We will be heading back through there for sure. Weather cooperating, this may be our go to holiday get away.

Pretty sure that you're in our favorite campsite at Red Rock Canyon.

 

[CPT Davenport]

Pretty sure that you're in our favorite campsite at Red Rock Canyon.

Could be! Loved it, for us it was the pick of the litter. Good stuff.