eastern sierra 395 overnight needed

Desert Captain wrote:
The Brown's Town RV Park/CG on the south side of Bishop was nice. Fuel up before you get anywhere near Lee Vining/Mono lake as they have some of the highest gas prices in the country. It gets a little better once you get down to Bishop and Lone Pine.

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Unless things have changed since I lived in Bishop (5 years ago), Browns town closes for the winter. Paiute palace also has a parking area for RV's. I don't think they charge. You just have tell them you are there.

We like Topaz Lodge, 20 miles south of Gardnerville. Easy diesel access and great restaurant. RV park is around $25 and easy in out. Nice view of Topaz Lake

We travel 395 every Sept and find a good spot to layover for a day or two is Highlands RV -which is directly off 395 in Bishop. They have a web site. Its near Von's supermarket, which many RV's use like a Wal-Mart (free overnite) We just prefer FHU. Piaute Palace,an Indian gaming establishment and gas station, has the best gas prices and it's just a half block from Highlands. Two must do's while in Bishop: visit Eric Schatt's Bakery and drive the speed limit! Can't stress the latter enough and the former is world famous bakery. It's always crowded but well worth the time.

Mammoth Lakes RV Park is quite good, and its just inside the city limits.

The Brown's Town RV Park/CG on the south side of Bishop was nice. Fuel up before you get anywhere near Lee Vining/Mono lake as they have some of the highest gas prices in the country. It gets a little better once you get down to Bishop and Lone Pine.

:C

We came out of Death Valley and stopped at Boulder Creek near Lone Pine and were quite happy with it.

What we were NOT happy with is the road from the Owens Valley, through the Panamint Valley to Death Valley. The road is very steep and winding, not remotely fun with a 50 ft long rig. I DON'T recommend it.

Mono Lake looks promising.