Winnedumah Hotel

Built in 1927, the historic Winnedumah Hotel is nestled at the foot of the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains situated within the Inyo National Forest. Our hotel is perfect for enjoying all that the Eastern Sierra's have to offer. Independence, California sits at the base of the Eastern Sierra Nevada Range between Lone Pine and Bishop, an hour & half south of Mammoth and June Lake Ski Mountains. A wealth of outdoor activities including hiking, climbing, cycling, camping, fishing, exploring historic sites and more awaits. Sitting at an elevation of about 3,900 feet, we experience a high desert environment with hot days during the summer months, cooling off in the evenings and temperate fall days. During the winter season, skiing is a short drive away and the hotel makes a perfect base camp during your days off and giving you a break from the snow. PLEASE NOTE NO HOTEL OR MOTEL IN THE OWENS VALLEY, INCLUDIING OURS IS ANYWHERE NEAR KINGS CANYON OR SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK. THESE PARKS ALONG WITH YOSEMITE ARE LOCATED ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE SIERRA NEVADA MOUNTAIN RANGE AND CAN ONLY BE REACHED BY DRIVING ON THE WESTERN SIDE EXCEPT FOR YOSEMITE WHICH CAN BE REACHED BY TIOGA PASS BUT ONLY IN THE SUMMER TIME. AGAIN IF YOU ARE WISHING TO SEE KINGS CANYON OR SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK YOU MUST BE ON THE WESTERN SLOPE OF THE SIERRA NEVADA A 5 1/2 HOUR DRIVE FROM US.