Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Visitor Center
Address: White Mountain Road Highway 168 Bishop, CA 93514
Hours of Operation: Open 7 days a week from 9 am - 5 pm. Closed for the winter: October-April (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Phone: (760) 873-2500
Mailing Address: White Mountain Road Highway 168 Bishop, CA 93514
Additional Office Information
The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Visitor Center is located at Schulman Grove. Open during the summer only, with interpretive programs, gifts and information. View exhibits and watch a film about the oldest trees on Earth and the researchers who discovered their secrets. Several self -guided trails enable you to explore the forest.
The Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association operates a bookstore at the visitor center, with a comprehensive selection of books and maps of the region. Revenue from sales of these items helps support interpretive programs.
Visitor Programs: During the summer, rangers and staff at the Schulman Grove Visitor Center offer interpretive programs. In spring and fall, programs are available on weekends.
Water: No water fountain or spigot available. Bottled water is available for sale in the bookstore.
Restrooms: open during summer season
Fees: $3.00 per person with a maximum of $6.00 per car.
Children under 18 are free.
Interagency Passes are accepted.
Camping:. No camping, no overnight parking, no campfires within in the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest boundary. Grandview Campground is the nearest campground
Directions:
We're located 45 minutes from Big Pine, CA on paved roads.
From Highway 395 just north of Big Pine, go east on CA 168 for 13 miles. Turn left (north) on White Mountain Road to the Bristlecone Pine Forest. In 10 miles, you'll turn right to arrive at the Schulman Grove parking lot. This is a winding mountain road with a 6,000 foot elevation gain.
Note*: There are no services beyond Big Pine, so fill up on gas and bring water. This area does not have cell phone service, do not depend on cell service for navigation or communication.