Near Bishop in Inyo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Parcher's Rainbow Camp
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Rainbow Pack Outfit
Photographed by Craig Baker, November 4, 2025
1. Parcher's Rainbow Camp Marker
Parcher's Rainbow Camp
Established in 1921 by Marie Louise and Wm. C. Parcher. It was one of the first summer resorts started on the east side of the Sierra Nevada mtns.
Rainbow Pack Outfit
Established in 1925 by Harry and Warren Halliday (father and son). It was one of the first pack outfits started on the east side of the Sierra Nevada mtns.
These businesses are still in operation today and both were active in developing the country around the head waters of the south fork of Bishop Creek. Many of the lakes in that region were discovered and named by these original owners. They helped make possible the stocking of trout in most of the lakes and streams.
Erected 2003 by Slim Princess Chapter 395 E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.
Location. 37° 11.105′ N, 118° 33.497′ W. Marker is near Bishop, California, in Inyo County. It is on South Lake Road
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Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sierra Nevada. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Power for the Diggins (approx. 4.7 miles away); Buttermilk Road (approx. 10.6 miles away); Keoughs Hot Springs (approx. 11.1 miles away); Bishop Creek Battleground (approx. 11.6 miles away); From Trail to Highway (approx. 12.1 miles away); San Francis Ranch (approx. 13½ miles away); Izaak Walton Park (approx. 13.7 miles away); Millpond Recreation Area (approx. 13.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bishop.
More about this marker. The
Photographed by Craig Baker, November 4, 2025
2. Parcher's Rainbow Camp Marker
Also see . . .
1. Parcher's Resort. (Submitted on November 8, 2025.)
2. Rainbow Pack Outfitters. (Submitted on November 8, 2025.)
Photographed by Craig Baker, November 4, 2025
3. Parcher's Rainbow Camp and Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, November 4, 2025
4. Parcher's General Store
and Restaurant & Office. Elevation 9260. Closed during Winter season.
Photographed by Craig Baker
5. Rainbow Pack Outfitters
If you like the ride, kiss the horse, and tip the guide.
Photographed by Craig Baker
6. Rainbow Pack Outfitters
Photographed by Craig Baker, November 4, 2025
7. South Fork Bishop Creek
Photographed by Craig Baker, November 4, 2025
8. Quaking Aspen
Photographed by Craig Baker, November 4, 2025
9. Street Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on November 8, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
