Natural
Inyo County, CA
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Owens Lake is a vast mostly dry playa south of Lone Pine where alkali flats, dust control berms, and shallow ponds create stark minimalist landscapes. Mirror days and dust events both draw photographers and aviation watchers along the US-395 corridor. Public viewpoints are from highway pull-offs and levee roads; stay off active industrial work zones.
| Region | Inyo County, CA |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 36.4329, -117.9479 |
| Type | Dry lakebed |
| Visual | Mirror flats |
| Use | Low-level flight corridor |
| Best | Windy days |
| Access | US-395 / CA-136 corridor pull-offs and public levee roads |
| Fee | Free |
| Best season | Windy days |
| Agency | Mix of LADWP-managed lakebed and public roads |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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Plan ahead. Leave no trace. Verify current access before traveling.