Crowley Lake Stone Columns

Category: Scenic spot

Address: Benton Crossing Rd, Bishop, CA 93514, USA

Reviews

Dru Looks

Oct 14, 2022

Finally made it and I can say it is worth it. Do make research before visiting so you will be prepared.

Zhong Shang

Oct 13, 2022

Worth the trip to see these unique stone columns. If you are not driving 4WD, I would suggest you park at the first parking lot which is very close to paved road, then you need to walk 1.7 miles to reach the second parking lot where you can see the stone columns down the hill. There is a very bumpy hill I think only 4WD car can handle.

Bruce Lee

Oct 12, 2022

Awesome. Great view. Interesting. Natural fantasy, as spectacular as the Temple of Athena, the rocks on the ground are like collapsed and broken rocks! ! ! This pile of stones is my masterpiece! ! ! hahahahaha

JH nosee (Jhnosee)

Oct 9, 2022

Another amazing place near road 395. If you doesn’t drive with a 4x4 Jeep or pickup, it might be very challenging for the last 1.7 miles. You might end up with a hike in a hot and sunburn environment. But as long as you reach it you will feel it is really worth. Try to go there before summer. It is still beautiful in summer and autumn but the water level dropped a lot.

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Questions & Answers

Is the columns still visible ?

La nenita | Apr 5, 2022
abhinay balusu | Apr 5, 2022

Yes, you can hike to the columns You should take owens gorge rd from 395 not from the Benton crossing rd

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Can you park and mountain bike to it?

Jenny P | Nov 1, 2020
brad dodge | Nov 1, 2020

Yes a few different ways to get there, get a forest service map and do a little research, I drove it last week, I think it would be easier from the dam side

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What's the best time to visit the columns.

Karen Bindara | Nov 1, 2020
franck situ | Nov 1, 2020

The best time is in the summer as the water level is low, so you can walk through the columns.

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How far is the walk to the columns from the parking lot at Crowley Lake

John Lane | Nov 1, 2020
franck situ | Nov 1, 2020

I will say that it's less than 0.25 mile, but with a steep trail, and also you absolutely need a high clearence 4wd or an off road car to get to the parking lot, otherwise you have to walk 1.7 miles.

Is road access to the columns by high clearance vehicle only?

Virginia Hanna | Nov 2, 2019
Tyronne Hoffert | Nov 2, 2019

Yes, you will not be able to reach it by regular car. That being said, there was a Subaru Crosstrek and Outback there when we went so you don't need a lot of extra clearance. AWD or 4WD helps too but isn't mandatory.

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Is it ok to swim in the lake?

Alex | Nov 2, 2019
Tabitha Schneider | Nov 2, 2019

Absolutely..it is crystal clear and pristeen

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