White Mountain Research Center

University of California, Los Angeles

OVS will be operating on reduced operations until March 2026. Please email the Scheduling Coordinator at wmrcinfo@ucla.edu for off-season use inquiries.

Visits must be submitted in the UC Natural Reserve System (UCNRS) reservation database (RAMS) at least 10 business days in advance of the arrival date. Last-minute reservations may not be approved.

RATES are subject to change. WMRC's rates have increased, effective APRIL 1ST, 2025. RATES WILL BE APPLIED AT THE TIME OF SERVICES RENDERED.

*** ATTENTION University of California users, you must have an approved account recharge string set up with your UC fund manager prior to submitting visits. We cannot apply the UC rate to your visit if you do not have an approved account recharge string.

*** CHANGE/CANCELLATION POLICY: WMRC reserves the right to charge applicants for the dates and number of participants stated on their reservation unless changes are emailed to wmrcinfo@ucla.edu at least seven (7) days prior to the arrival date on the reservation. PLEASE EMAIL THE STATION WHEN MAKING CANCELLATIONS.

We operate three field stations to support college-level instruction and research throughout the entire eastern Sierra Nevada region.

The stations, forming an elevation gradient from Owens Valley high into the White Mountains, provide lodging, labs, and workspace to scientists and students from all over the country and world.

We also maintain a small research hut on the summit of White Mountain Peak at 4342 m (14,252’). The geologic exposure, steep topography, high elevation, arid climate, and potential for winter access make us uniquely valuable for scientific study and education.

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