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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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Exclusive Room

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

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Deluxe Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

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

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room

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

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Deluxe Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite

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

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Standard Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

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

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City Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

City Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

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 fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, hunting, and rock climbing. Visit our Independence travel guide
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515 S Edwards St, Independence, CA, 93526

What's nearby

  • Bodie - Ghost Town in California
    Eastern California Museum
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Manzanar National Historic Site during a vibrant morning. Located in Independence, California, United States.
    Manzanar National Historic Site
    9 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • paisaje de un poblado western
    Museum of Western Film History
    26 min drive - 18.9 miles
  • Dehy Park
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Alabama Hills
    33 min drive - 22.8 miles

Restaurants

  • Glenn’s Taqueria
    3 min walk
  • SUBWAY
    7 min walk
  • Cowboy Coffee
    5 min walk
  • SUBWAY
    5 min drive
  • The Lemon Food Truck
    2 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 premises
  • Outdoor furniture and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers
  • 19-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Microwaves, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 19-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cleaning deposit: USD 25 per stay
  • A damage deposit of USD 25 will be collected before check-in.
  • This property's damage deposit is payable via a secure link and is due within 24 hours after booking. Advance payment of the damage deposit is required to check in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Mt Williamson And Basecamp
Mt Williamson Motel and Basecamp Motel
Mt Williamson Motel and Basecamp Independence
Mt Williamson Motel and Basecamp Motel Independence

Frequently asked questions

Is Mt Williamson Motel and Basecamp pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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 select 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

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible stay and views!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is super charming! Totally love how easy checkin was and friendly staff are.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and amenities in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little cabins, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, clean and great checkin experience
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, but our cabin is close to the highway, noisy at night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Friendly atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!! Charming room with all that you need.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Satoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

always great!

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

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenience, clean comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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

10/10 Excellent

farideh

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

10/10 Excellent

Leah

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

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Pauline

Liked: Staff & service

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

8/10 Good

Dedrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very charming.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Inez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the bed and pillows were terribly hard and we were unable to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, quaint motel that was a great stop for our road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had everything we needed in a small but well equipped and updated cabin. Enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome place, will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

FNU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome beautiful place ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024