Bishop Field Office

The Bishop Field Office cares for a unique vestige of wild California, emphasizing conservation, education and partnerships. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity and productivity of the 750,000 acres of your BLM public lands we are entrusted to manage. 

Father and daughter hike along a trail with a mountain in the background.

QUICK LINKS

RECREATION AREAS       

Alabama Hills National Scenic Area

A rock climber repels down a granite face

Campgrounds

Trails

Off-Highway Vehicles

  • Tungsten Hills 
  • Poleta

Rock Climbing

Special Areas

GEOREFERENCED MAPS

Heading out for a remote adventure?  No cell coverage?  No problem. The BLM has developed georeferenced maps compatible with any georeferenced map mobile application. Click here for more information and instructions.

Leadership

Sherri Lisius

Field Manager
Phone:
760-872-5000
Fax:
760-872-5050

Neal Craig

Assistant Field Manager (Biophysical)
Phone:
760-872-5000
Fax:
760-872-5050

Philip Gross

Assistant Field Manager (Recreation)
Phone:
760-872-5000
Fax:
760-872-5050

Contact

Mailing Address:
351 Pacu Lane, Suite 100
Bishop, CA 93514
Phone: 760-872-5000
Fax: 760-872-5050
Hours:
Public Room: 8:30 am-4:30 pm M-F. Appointments recommended. Please call 760-872-5000. Long Term Camping Permits (LTCP) are available Mondays from 9 am - 1 pm.

TTY/Relay System

If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

FIRE RESTRICTIONS AND TEMPORARY CLOSURES

EMERGENCY CLOSURE OF The Cement Tub at Travertine Hot Springs - May 26, 2023

For updates, a complete list of restrictions, including an interactive map, please visit the BLM California Fire Restrictions.


NOTICES

DISPERSED CAMPING
Dispersed camping is limited to 14 days per year within the Bishop Field Office boundaries.