Tips and Advice for Visiting Bishop During the Federal Shutdown

Bishop Chamber of Commerce Information Center is OPEN

Even with the government shutdown, the Bishop Chamber of Commerce & Information Center is OPEN and ready to help you plan your visit with maps, advice, and local tips—stop by at 690 N Main St, Bishop, CA 93514 or call (760) 873-8405 to make the most of your fall adventure.

Open Monday – Saturday 9am – 5pm.

4 Ways to Protect Parks During the Current Government Shutdown

Federal park services may be stretched thin during a shutdown, but your adventures don’t have to suffer. In Surviving the Shutdown 2025, Leave No Trace offers practical tips for planning outings, minimizing your impact, and staying safe when staffing and upkeep are limited.

Read the full guide and stay prepared for whatever the season brings.

Your Voice Belongs Here: Guest Blog Submissions Open

Do you love Bishop and feel inspired every time you visit? We’d love to hear your voice! The Visit Bishop blog is featuring guest writers who want to share their connection to this incredible place. Maybe it’s a favorite hike, a hidden fishing spot, a memory of time spent under Sierra skies, or simply what Bishop means to you. Your perspective helps bring our community to life.

If you’d like to contribute, please send us:

– A blog post (500–1000 words)

– A short author bio (2–3 sentences)

– 1–3 high-quality images to accompany your post (or we can pull from our archives)

How to submit: Email your content to [email protected] with the subject line: Guest Blog Submission – [Your Name].

The higher elevations around Bishop are glowing with peak fall colors—brilliant golds, fiery oranges, and glowing reds that transform the Eastern Sierra into a breathtaking autumn canvas. Now is the time to experience the magic of Bishop Creek Canyon and surrounding high-country spots before the colors descend into lower elevations. As you enjoy the season, please practice fall color etiquette: follow Leave No Trace principles, never stop in the middle of the road for photos, use designated pullouts or parking areas and avoid parking on vegetation, and stay alert for wildlife and other visitors, as deer (and photographers) are especially active this time of year.

Get the latest Fall Color Report HERE

FLY TO BISHOP THIS WINTER!

United Airlines offers seasonal flights to/from San Francisco and Denver. You can connect to anywhere in the world from there!

Additional flights have been added for the winter season:

San Francisco (SFO) → Bishop (BIH)

·    Daily Flights run Dec. 11, 2025 – Apr. 4, 2026.

·    Two flights run on Saturdays: Dec. 20 – Jan. 3 and Feb. 14 – Apr. 4

Denver (DEN) → Bishop (BIH)

·    Daily Flights run Dec. 18, 2025 – Apr. 27, 2026.

·    Two flights run on weekends from Dec. 19 – Apr. 4:

·    • One additional flight arrives Fri PM / departs Sat AM

·    • One additional flight arrives Sat PM / departs Sun AM

Pro Tip: Be sure to reserve your rental car or shuttle arrangements before you arrive! We don’t have Uber here.

Plan Your Trip – Create an Itinerary

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