Walker Burger
The best burger on 395. Outdoor seating, pet friendly, cash and card. Closed in winter.
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Things To Do · Walker, California
Your Eastern Sierra Basecamp
You Picked the Right Town
Walker sits at 5,400 feet on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada, halfway between Reno and Bishop on one of the great American highways. Yosemite is an hour west. Mammoth Mountain is 45 minutes south. The Walker River is 10 minutes on foot. There is no wrong direction from here.
Eat in Walker
Everything Within Walking Distance
Walker has a surprising amount of good food for a town this size. Everything below is within a few minutes of the motel.
Mountain View Barbeque
"World famous" is what they say, and regulars agree. Cash only, ATM on premises.
0.1 miles
Walker Coffee Company
Espresso, breakfast, and lunch. The morning ritual for most guests.
0.6 miles
Walker General Store
For groceries, snacks, and stocking the kitchenette.
0.3 miles
Walker Country Store
Deli sandwiches, pizza, rotating daily menu.
0.7 miles
Iggy and Squiggy's
A junction bar on 395. Cold beer, honest food.
16.7 miles
Cast a Line
One of California's Great Wild Trout Rivers
The West Walker River runs through Walker and offers some of the best wild trout fishing in the Eastern Sierra. The river hosts both catch-and-release and conventional fishing sections. Peak season runs May through October, with late summer delivering the best dry fly conditions.
West Walker River
Walk 10 minutes from your room. Ask Steve for the current conditions before you head out.
On-site access
Crowley Lake
One of California's premier trophy trout lakes. Fly fishing and conventional.
35 miles south
Twin Lakes (Bridgeport)
Stunning high-country lakes with consistent trout action.
30 miles north
Bridgeport Reservoir
Big water, big trout. Popular with trollers and bait fishermen.
28 miles north
June Lake Loop
Four connected lakes in a spectacular volcanic canyon setting.
42 miles south
Steve keeps current fishing reports. Ask at check-in or call 530-495-2216 before your trip.
Hit the Trail
Every Direction Is a Good Direction
The Eastern Sierra is arguably the most dramatic mountain landscape in the Lower 48. The Andruss puts you at the gateway.
Pacific Crest Trail
The PCT crosses the Sierra Nevada not far from Walker. Day hike sections from Kennedy Meadows.
Variable access
Hoover Wilderness
Rugged backcountry north of Yosemite. Permits required for overnight.
20 miles
Bodie State Historic Park
The most authentic ghost town in the American West. Arrested decay, no restoration.
34 miles
Mono Lake Tufa State Reserve
Ancient volcanic lake with otherworldly tufa towers. One of California's most photographed landscapes.
50 miles south
Yosemite National Park
Enough said. The east entrance via Tioga Pass is your closest route.
~65 miles
Hit the Mountain
Five Ski Resorts Within Range
Walker puts you within driving distance of five ski resorts, from the massive terrain of Mammoth to the hidden gems of the Lake Tahoe basin.
Mammoth Mountain
California's biggest ski resort. 3,500 acres, 28 lifts, season runs through June most years.
87.7 miles south
June Mountain
Mammoth's quieter sister resort. Less crowds, same Sierra Nevada snow.
70.6 miles south
Heavenly (Lake Tahoe)
South Lake Tahoe's signature resort with views of both Nevada and California.
54.6 miles
Kirkwood
The snowiest resort in the Tahoe basin. Expert terrain and deep powder.
60.4 miles
Sierra at Tahoe
Family-friendly with a great variety of terrain.
64.8 miles
Walker, California · US 395
Ready to Explore?
Book your room at the Andruss. The river is 10 minutes on foot and everything else is within reach.
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