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Independence / California

The Mt. Williamson Motel and Base Camp

 
 
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Your gateway to the Eastern Sierra

The Mt. Williamson Motel and Base camp offers updated, relaxing, and affordable accommodation with panoramic views of the Eastern Sierra. We are located on highway 395 in Independence California, halfway between Death Valley and Yosemite. We stand as a gateway to explore all the beauty that the Eastern Sierra has to offer, whether you are on foot or passing through in a car.

Each cabin has new beds, linens, and towels. They are equipped with a full bathroom, refrigerator, kettle, microwave, free WiFi, and cable TV.

A complimentary fresh, hot breakfast is included daily in the spring and summer.

Breakfast is not available in the fall/winter. Please notify us prior to your arrival if you have any dietary restrictions.

Call us for the most accurate availability and same-day booking.

 
 
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Call us: (760) 878-2121

Email us: info@mtwilliamsonmotel.com

Find us: 515 S Edwards St, Independence, CA 93526

 
Our owner Lauralyn enjoying a hot cup of tea and looking back at Mather Pass in 2017 ☕ what's your favorite pass on the JMT? . . . #easternsierra #highway395 #pctresupply #johnmuirtrail #hikertrash #thruhiker #hikecalifornia #johnmuirtrail2021 #thruh
Payahuunadü, the land of flowing water certainly lives up to its name! There is something for everyone in the Eastern Sierra, whether you're into hiking, fishing,climbing, snow sports, 4x4, or something in between. We love helping our guests exp
What snacks can you not hit the trail without? 🍬 If you are planning on resupplying with us at the end of July/early August we recommend booking asap as those dates are nearly full. If you go to book online and don't see availability on the date yo
Cabin 1 (Shepherd) is ideal if you are a family or pair of friends traveling with a dog. We are listening to all of our guest feedback and have been adding laptop work spaces to all of our cabins! . . . #easternsierra #highway395 #395#sierranevada
The eastern Inyos may not be as hyped up as the Eastern Sierra, but they sure takes our breath away😍! Saline Valley is one of endless surreal landscapes within Inyo County that are not part of the Sierra Nevada. Please educate yourself on the pri
Who else is dreaming of summer dips in alpine lakes today? Bookings for the end of July and early August are going fast! If you are planning a resupply or a mountain getaway with us around that time, we suggest planning ahead and booking as soon as
Waking up to this view never gets old and we love sharing it with our guests! Save when you book direct online, or over the phone. . . . #mtwilliamson #easternsierra #highway395 #395#sierranevada #exploreinyocounty#visitinyocounty #hikertrash#jmtresu
Happy Valentines day 💞 If you are feeling lonely today, remember that there is always a home and love to be found in the mountains ⛰️ Our owners are highschool sweethearts that first hiked the JMT in 1984! Little did they know that their true love
Who has been stuck up here in a storm? 😬 Throw back to our owners Doug and Lauralyn at Muir hut in 1986. Who remembers the days before ultralight hiking? Doug said they took over 10 rolls of Ektachrome film on this thru hike! Thank you everyone tha
The Paiute Suite (cabin #7) is ideal for any mountain getaway. It has a bathtub, sleeps 3 (1 queen bed and a couch) and comes with a fully stocked and equipped kitchen. . . . #easternsierra #highway395 #395#sierranevada #exploreinyocounty#visitinyoc
We are missing hiking season and are shocked by how fast resupply packages for July are filling up! As you all get your permits and start to fill up your packs, we have the age old question to ask you: what is your luxury item ? Here's what our staff
Baxter Cabin (#5) is our favorite room for solo travelers and couples! It is the furthest pet free room from the highway and does not share a wall with any other cabin. If you're curious to which one of our cabins would suite you the best, send us a
 
 

See you in the Eastern Sierra

 
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