Notable viewpoint · Inyo, California
Argus Peak
Argus Peak is a viewpoint in Inyo, California.
Argus Peak: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Argus Peak
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Argus Peak — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 35.85229, -117.44651. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Argus Peak
- Panamint Valley · viewpoint · Inyo · ~30 km · Must-see
- Trona Pinnacles · attraction · San Bernardino · ~34 km · Must-see
- Trona Pinnacles · sanctuary · Nye · ~34 km · Must-see
- Indian Wells Valley · viewpoint · Nye · ~34 km · Must-see
- Panamint Valley · viewpoint · Nye · ~37 km · Must-see
- Maturango Peak · viewpoint · Nye · ~38 km · Must-see
- Searles Valley · viewpoint · Nye · ~39 km · Must-see
- Maturango Museum · museum · Nye · ~40 km · Must-see
- Ridgecrest · church · Nye · ~41 km · Must-see
- Needle Peak · viewpoint · Nye · ~47 km · Must-see
- Inyokern · church · Nye · ~50 km · Must-see
- Sentinel Peak · viewpoint · Nye · ~54 km · Must-see
- Coso Peak · viewpoint · Nye · ~57 km · Must-see
- Telescope Peak · viewpoint · Nye · ~60 km · Must-see
- Owens Peak · viewpoint · Nye · ~64 km · Must-see
- Timbisha · beach · Inyo · ~69 km · Must-see
- Rainbow Canyon · viewpoint · Nye · ~71 km · Must-see
- Argus Spring · attraction · Inyo · ~2 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Argus Peak
- Panamint Valley · viewpoint · Inyo · ~30 km · Must-see
- Indian Wells Valley · viewpoint · Nye · ~34 km · Must-see
- Panamint Valley · viewpoint · Nye · ~37 km · Must-see
- Maturango Peak · viewpoint · Nye · ~38 km · Must-see
- Searles Valley · viewpoint · Nye · ~39 km · Must-see
- Needle Peak · viewpoint · Nye · ~47 km · Must-see
- Sentinel Peak · viewpoint · Nye · ~54 km · Must-see
- Coso Peak · viewpoint · Nye · ~57 km · Must-see
- Telescope Peak · viewpoint · Nye · ~60 km · Must-see
- Owens Peak · viewpoint · Nye · ~64 km · Must-see
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Argus Peak yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Argus Peak?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Argus Peak?
Nearby: Panamint Valley (viewpoint, 30 km), Trona Pinnacles (attraction, 34 km), Trona Pinnacles (sanctuary, 34 km), Indian Wells Valley (viewpoint, 34 km), Panamint Valley (viewpoint, 37 km), Maturango Peak (viewpoint, 38 km).
Is Argus Peak worth visiting?
Argus Peak is listed as a notable viewpoint in California on Spotwander.