Accomodations
Whether you are pitching a tent, parking an RV, or claiming a pillow indoors, these are the spots to crash after a full day of doing stuff.
HOBO CAMPGROUND: Old Kern Canyon Road, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Campground reservations: (760) 376-3781. 4.4 miles
ALTA SIERRA SKI RESORT AT SHIRLEY MEADOWS: A family ski resort located 15 minutes up Evans Road (Hwy 155) from Wofford Heights. With a base elevation of 6,700 feet, it features two double chair lifts and one handle tow on 80 acres. Tube park and ski school also available. Check website for updated information and hours of operation. 56700 Rancheria Road, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. (760) 376-4186. 20 miles
CALIFORNIA HOT SPRINGS: Founded in 1882 (refurbished in 1985), features large natural springs pool and spa. RV Park and on-site campground available, but also welcomes day visitors. 42177 Hot Springs Drive, California Hot Springs, CA 93207. (661) 548-6582. 61 miles
MAMMOTH SKI RESORT: 150 trails accessed by 31 lifts on over 3,500 skiable acres, from 7,953-foot base to 11,053-foot summit; 3,100-foot vertical; highest lift-served skiing on West Coast. Average yearly snowfall exceeding 350 inches. Ski school; snowboarding. Inyo National Forest, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546. (800) 626-6684. 224 miles