BLE runs courses in Bishop, CA and predominantly in Mammoth Lakes, CA. Both have a variety of options for food and lodging. Lodging ranges from free camping to more expensive hotels. Select a tab below for more information.
Air
The Mammoth-Yosemite airport (MMH) is just outside of town. Flights through Fly with Advanced Airlines flies from Burbank (BUR), Hawthorne (HHR), and Carlsbad (CLD) starting the Thanksgiving Holiday and thru the winter season conditions permitting. It is worth noting that flights do get cancelled frequently due to high winds.
United Airlines flies into the Eastern Sierra Regional Airport (BIH) in Bishop (45 miles south of Mammoth Lakes) starting mid-December thru the winter season conditions permitting.
Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) is 166 miles (approx. 3 hour drive) north of Mammoth Lakes, CA.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 315 miles (approx. 6 hour drive) south of Mammoth Lakes, CA.
Bus
Eastern Sierra Transit offers transportation from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport to various stops along 395 in the Eastern Sierra.
If you are flying into LAX, getting here by bus is doable and outlined on Mammoth Lakes Visitor Page.
Eastern Sierra Transit also has a FREE bus service in the town of Mammoth Lakes (Mammoth Year-Round Bus Routes) as well as bus that runs between Bishop and Mammoth (Mammoth Express). There are bus stops steps from the various classrooms we use.
BLE runs courses in Bishop, CA and predominantly in Mammoth Lakes, CA. Lodging ranges from free camping to more expensive hotels. Below are links to resources for each location.
If you are going to camp in the Eastern Sierra please spend some time reviewing Camp Like A Pro In The Eastern Sierra.
Mammoth Lakes, CA
Courses are held in the Incorporated Town of Mammoth Lakes (Location varies) or at the Crowley Lake Community Center (15 miles south of Mammoth). Classrooms are easy to get to utilizing the FREE bus service. An address for the classroom location will be provided upon registration.
Lodging
- Lodging (Town of Mammoth Lakes Website) – includes hostels, motels, hotels, and campground options
- VRBO Mammoth Lakes
- Air BnB Mammoth Lakes
- Free Camping Options (Green = Free; Red = Nightly Fee)
Bishop, CA
Courses are typically held at Bishop Elks Park or Chalfant Community Center.
Lodging
- Hostel California Bishop
- Bishop Area Hotels and Motels
- Air BnB Bishop
- VRBO Bishop
- Bishop Area Camping
- Free Camping Options (Green = Free; Red = Nightly Fee)
