Owens Valley Station

Owens Valley Station office
Owens Valley Station main office.

Geolocation: 37°21’38”N / 118°19’36”W
Elevation: 1252m (4108’)

The Owens Valley Station is our headquarters and is open from February to November.

We are located 6 km (4 miles) east of Bishop in Owens Valley at 1250m elevation (4108’).

The Owens Valley station (OVS) is underutilized in the early spring, late fall, and winter seasons. Spring, summer and early fall are generally booked early, although some openings in August are usually available.

OVS can sleep up to 45 people and offers groups almost year-round housing in air-conditioned and heated dorms with separate rooms for faculty. Room & Board is offered with 3 meals a day served out of our kitchen. Lodging-only options are available.

The Owens Valley Station has two classrooms, a small laboratory, and wireless internet. In addition, there is a volleyball court, basketball hoop, and large grassy area for outdoor recreation.

Owens Valley Station Accommodations Map


The south classroom at the Owens Valley Station is our largest meeting room and, when set up without tables, can seat about 60 people. This is where our public lectures and seminars are held. A smart television and digital projector are available.