Mt Williamson Motel and Basecamp

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Located close to Manzanar National Historic Site, Mt Williamson Motel and Basecamp provides a firepit. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is ฿4,899
฿5,487 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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A bedroom with a bed, a framed picture of a mountain, a nightstand, and a lamp.

Exclusive Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and three framed pictures on the wall.

Deluxe Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A small, single-story building with a red door and a small window, surrounded by a wooden fence and a dirt yard.

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a large mirror, and three framed pictures on the wall.

Deluxe Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a mirror above the bed.

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A room with two beds, each with a plaid bedspread and matching pillows. There is a nightstand with a lamp between the beds. The walls are adorned with two framed pictures of mountains.

City Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Located in Independence, Mt Williamson Motel and Basecamp is in a rural area and in the mountains. Manzanar National Historic Site is another place to visit that comes recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing, mountain biking and hunting. Visit our Independence travel guide
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515 S Edwards St, Independence, CA, 93526

What's nearby

  • A snow-covered landscape with a wooden building and a large wooden wagon wheel.
    Eastern California Museum
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A white monument with inscriptions in a foreign script, surrounded by a rustic fence, set against a backdrop of rugged mountains and a clear blue sky.
    Manzanar National Historic Site
    9 min drive - 10.5 km
  • A mountainous landscape with rocky terrain and sparse vegetation.
    Alabama Hills
    33 min drive - 36.6 km
  • Dehy Park
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mount Whitney Trailhead
    43 min drive - 51.2 km

Restaurants

  • Cowboy Coffee
    5 min walk
  • SUBWAY
    7 min walk
  • Dugan's
    7 min walk
  • Glenn’s Taqueria
    3 min walk
  • The Cottage - Ladies Tea Salon
    5 min walk

About this property

Mt Williamson Motel and Basecamp

  • Motel near Manzanar National Historic Site
  • Mt Williamson Motel and Basecamp provides a firepit and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this motel include:
    • Free self-parking
    • Express check-out, express check-in and smoke-free property
    • Barbecues and outdoor furniture
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with baths or showers
    • 19-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Microwaves, electric kettles and heating

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mt Williamson Motel and Basecamp pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mt Williamson Motel and Basecamp?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mt Williamson Motel and Basecamp on 14 Nov 2026 start from ฿4,899, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Mt Williamson Motel and Basecamp?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mt Williamson Motel and Basecamp?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mt Williamson Motel and Basecamp?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mt Williamson Motel and Basecamp located?

Situated in the mountains, this motel is 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Manzanar National Historic Site.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Mt Williamson Motel and Basecamp Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Since we arrive The employees were very nice people. Out room is super beautiful Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great, cozy place to stay. Delicious breakfast and a, wonderful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Incredible stay and views!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This place is super charming! Totally love how easy checkin was and friendly staff are.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice little cabins, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Doesn’t look like much from the outside, but what a lovely place to stay. We stayed in the Bailey cabin and we were so comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great room and amenities in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay!! Charming room with all that you need.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very comfortable, clean and great checkin experience
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The hotel staff were very personable and helpful. We enjoyed their warm hospitality. The room was clean and the breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Friendly atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved our experience here! We were in town for the night before hiking Big Pine Lakes. Clean, cozy and great location for all the awe inspiring hiking nearby!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Doug was helpful and friendly on check-in. We loved the view of Mt. Williamson behind the motel. The room was very clean and cozy and had everything we needed. The towels and linens are of good quality and the beds comfortable. It was handy to be able to park right out front of the room to quickly unload. As with most hotels and motels along 395, it’s close to the road, but earplugs and the a/c unit drowned out the noise. A good spot to head out to Death Valley the next day.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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always great!

Awesome place. Always friendly and great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, but our cabin is close to the highway, noisy at night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Convenience, clean comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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A hidden gem in the desert!

I decided to stay at the Mount Williamson Basecamp on my way down to Palm Springs as I had a specific reason to be in Independence for the evening. I had no idea the charming little gem this spot is! If they have a room, make sure to stay there!
I was initially concerned when I saw the name “base camp” that this would be a very rough, hostel type accommodation and I would perhaps have to shower in a separate building or something! I couldn’t have been more surprised and delighted that my sp!
Right out the back of the property this is the view one is rewarded with!
I had forgotten what stunning scenery there is to be had in the southern Sierra Nevada range!
The cottage appeared fairly newly renovated and really had everything I needed for a very comfortable night!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Amazing view with clean room and kind staff

We had a lovely time for our 1st time stay! We arrived late so we told the front desk and the made accommodation for us! Beds are a little stiff but over all the view and the quietness in the range is what your come for!! Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The staff/owners were great with a lot of knowledge of the area and hiking experience. This was my second time’s stay. Would recommend it….
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful, clean, cozy, cottage with fantastic views!!! Loved it and would highly recommend… Could use staff though in case we needed anything but the office was closed. Other than that, it was wonderful!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This was a great place to stay. Ideal for people prior to heading on their mountain adventures. I was very pleasantly surprised. Nice, decorative property. Cabins are small but clean and well cared for. Nice quality towels, bed, etc. Also included is a sit down breakfast served to you. I highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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Motel with a nice view! But SO noisy...

We stayed in this motel for one night - The exterior is beautiful and it has a nice view of the mountains. We arrived around 7:45pm - The owners left an enveloppe on the office door to give us the instructions: easy check-in. They offer breakfast at 7am in the morning (even if the website says it's not included). The room is small but has everything you need. The bed is comfortable, bath towels are great, microwave is a plus. It's clean if you're not too picky - There's dust under the bed and the side tables. BUT it is way too noisy (we were in room 8) - You can hear the road as if all the windows were open (they were not), you can hear every word coming out of your neighbour's mouth (not just mumbling: e v e r y words - we even heard someone beating eggs in the morning) and the AC is so noisy it's impossible to sleep with it on (and it was too hot to sleep without so...). It was good for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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Very basic room, nice people and location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

We did not stay there.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Very clean, quaint motel that was a great stop for our road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025