About Tinemahah Viewing Area
The Tinemaha Wildlife Viewing area allows visitors a 360 degree view of this portion of the Owens Valley. Tule Elk, a variety of birds and stunning geology can be seen from the location overlooking Tinemaha Reservoir.
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Tinemahah Viewing Area
Big Pine, California · Inyo County
The Tinemaha Wildlife Viewing area allows visitors a 360 degree view of this portion of the Owens Valley. Tule Elk, a variety of birds and stunning geology can be seen from the location overlooking Tinemaha Reservoir.
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The Tinemahah Wildlife Viewing area is located west of Tinemahah Reservoir. From highway US 395 turn East onto E Elna Road then turn left onto the dirt road. Travel approximately one quarter mile to the parking lot.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Tinemahah Viewing Area
Heading to Tinemahah Viewing Area? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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