Inyo National Forest

Recreational Activities - Pack Stations

Although we are providing the following list of pack stations, the Inyo NF does not endorse any of the businesses on this list, but pack stations operating under permit are held to a high standard of customer service and environmental protection.  They all hold insurance and hold various certifications in their field of expertise.   This information is provided to help visitors and potential visitors to the Inyo National Forest best plan their trip.

TYPES OF PACK TRIPS

Spot Trips – You are taken by horseback, your gear and provisions by pack animal, to a specific campsite. The stock and packer return for you on a predetermined date.  Your length of stay does not affect the charges.   You furnish your own camp gear and food. 

Trail Rides – Fully outfitted traveling trips are open to individuals and groups that want to join others in exploring the High Sierra.  Packers supply stock, packers, cooks, tasty meals, tents and camping equipment.  Length varies from 4-12 days.  

All-expense Trips – The most deluxe fully outfitted service includes stock, packers, cooks, food and camp equipment.  Your trip is customized regarding your itinerary, menu, livestock, guides and fishing objectives to suit your group’s needs.

Hiking with Pack Stock – Fully outfitted pack trips where guests hike instead of ride. 

Base Camps – Ride to a comfortable tent camp moved in by mule before your arrival.  Spend your vacation at one camp.  Packers provide all meals and you have your personal horse for daily rides.  Ideal for first-time guests.  This service is offered for any time period in the summer and is open to individuals or groups.

Dunnage Pack and Caches – Your backpacks and camp equipment are packed to a specified location and you hike to meet it.  Riding animals are available for those that want to ride their first day over the pass and hike out. 

Continuous Hire of Stock and Packer – The packer and stock remain with you throughout the duration of your trip.  Camp gear and provisions are provided by the party.

Horse Drives – Join a packer in herding horses and mules between winter ranges and pack station corrals. 

Packing Schools – Learn how to pack and manage horses in the wilderness.  Various trips available throughout the summer.

Day Rides – Guided horseback trips are available for half-day and all-day rides from pack stations.   Advance reservations are advised. 

 

HIGH SIERRA PACKERS

Frontier Pack Train

Dohnel Brothers
P.O. Box 656,
June Lake, CA 93529
Winter phone – 760-873-7971
Summer phone – 760-648-7701
888-437-MULE

Located in the June Lake Loop serving the Ansel Adams Wilderness and Yosemite National Park.  Easy access to John Muir Trail.  Wild mustang and horse drive trips. 

 

Agnew Meadows Pack Train

Bob Tanner
P.O. Box 395
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
760-934-2345
800-292-7758

Located in Reds Meadow Valley serving Ansel Adams Wilderness and Yosemite National Park.  Packing school and horse drive offered.

 

Red's Meadow Pack Train

Bob Tanner
P.O. Box 395
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
760-934-2345
800-292-7758

Located near Devil’s Postpile National Monument serving John Muir and Ansel Adams Wildernesses.  Packing school and horse drive offered.

 

Mammoth Lakes Pack Outfit

John Summers
P.O. Box 61
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
888-475-8747
www.mammothpack.com

Located in the Mammoth Lakes Basin serving the John Muir Wilderness.  Spring and Fall horse drives.

 

McGee Creek Pack Station

Lee and Jennifer Roeser
RHCR 79, Box 162
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Winter phone – 760-878-2207
Summer phone – 760-935-4324
Fax – 760-878-2707
e-mail – mcgee@qnet.com
www.mcgeecreekpackstation.com

Located 12 miles south of Mammoth Lakes serving the John Muir Wilderness. Daily guided rides,  packing schools, ranch vacations, Alabama Hills horseback-movie rides.

 

Pine Creek Pack Station

Brian and Danica Berner
P.O. Box 968
Bishop, CA 93515
Winter phone – 760-387-2627
Summer phone - 760-387-2797
800-962-0775
www.pinecreekpackstation.com

Located 19 miles north of Bishop serving the John Muir Wilderness and Kings Canyon National Park.  Rental cabins and ranch-style meals.

 

Bishop Pack Outfitters

Mike and Tess Anne Morgan
247 Cataract Rd.
Bishop, CA 93514
760-873-4785
Fax – 760-873-6600

Located on the North Fork of Bishop Creek serving the John Muir Wilderness and Kings Canyon National Park.  Daily guided rides; Spring and Fall horse and cattle drives.

 

Rainbow Pack Outfitters

Greg and Ruby Allen and Family
600 S. Main Street
Bishop, CA 93514
Pack Station - 760-873-8877
Office – 760-872-8803
Fax – 760-873-7523
www.rainbowpackoutfit.com

Located on the South Fork of Bishop Creek serving the John Muir Wilderness and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.  Resupply PCT and John Muir Trail trips.

 

Glacier Pack Train

M.S. Stewart
P.O. Box 321
Big Pine, CA 93513
760-938-2538

Located up Big Pine Canyon, 11 miles west of Big Pine, serving the John Muir Wilderness and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.  View Palisade Glaciers.

 

Sequoia Kings Pack Train

Brian and Danica Berner
P.O. Box 209
Independence, CA 93526
800-962-0775
Winter phone – 760-387-2627
www.sequoiakingspacktrain.com

Located west of Independence serving the John Muir Wilderness and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.  The Sierra Nevada’s oldest continuing pack outfit.  Resupply services, showers and store.

 

Cottonwood Pack Station

Dennis Winchester
910 Gibson Ranch Rd.
Independence, CA 93526
760-878-2015

Located 25 miles west of Lone Pine near Cottonwood and South Fork Lakes serving the John Muir Wilderness.

 

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