Aspendell is an unincorporated community in Inyo County, California, United States located at 8,409 feet above sea level with a population of 70 people.

[2] Aspendell is located 17 miles from the town of Bishop, California, and is a popular tourist destination, known in the fall for its Aspen trees, the winter for Winter sports and in the summer for Hiking, Fishing, and Camping opportunities.

There is little to no cell phone reception, nor gas stations after leaving Bishop.

[citation needed] The seasonal Cardinal Village Resort is the only store and hotel in the area, and was originally built as a part of a mining town after gold was discovered in Bishop Creek in 1885.

[3][4] In the winter months, California State Route 168 is closed just south of Aspendell, preventing the ability to complete the remaining drive to Lake Sabrina and North Lake by vehicle.