They have closed the last mile or so of the South Lake Road (branch from Buttermilk out of Bishop) for construction of a new, better parking area. Rangers say in the interim, one can pull off on side of road below Parcher's. The closure started Sept 8, will go into October. No bear boxes near temporary area. I called Bishop Info station yesterday, but they couldn't off much comfort.
Have any folks tried this - parking below Parcher's and walking up? That is a really popular area for photographers this time of year, so I wonder how crowded it will be.