The town of Lone Pine is not incorporated and has no direct town governing body. The predominant governing body is Inyo County providing funding and administration for services. The County is managed by the Inyo County Board of Supervisors which consists of five Supervisors representing their districts in the county.

• Zoning: Countywide, Inyo County Planning Department
• Fire Department: Volunteer with 2 stations (Lone Pine and Alabama Hills)