Bishop Canyon Campgrounds

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Escaping the blistering mid-summer heat of Bishop requires only a short ride up the Bishop Creek drainage into high alpine canyon country.  Campers and anglers experience some of the best high Sierra outdoor opportunities in the region at South Lake, North Lake and Lake Sabrina.  Anglers can wet a line at the above three lakes, at the Intake, Intake II ponds or the forks of Bishop Creek or the main stem of Bishop Creek.  (See Bishop Creek Drainage for fishing information.) Hikers have a myriad of trails to choose from that lead to high elevation lakes above South Lake, North Lake and Lake Sabrina.  The video clip will provide a quick overview of the Bishop Creek campgrounds, which combined offer over 250 campsites.  Full information on all the campgrounds is listed below based on the closest campground from Bishop to the furthest campgrounds located at South Lake and Lake Sabrina, which is approximately 20-miles from Bishop.

Campground Name:  Bitterbrush Campground        Area: Bishop

Administered by: White Mountain Ranger District (760) 873-2500.

Elevation: 7,500

Season Length: Open year-round / subject to weather

Contact: Inyo National Forest.  http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/inyo/  760-873-2400; White Mountain Ranger District (760) 873-2500.

Number of sites: 36

Fee: $19

RV sites:  Yes   RV’s up to:     Hook-ups:   Garbage: containers 

Toilets:    Water: Yes                                                                          

Nearest town: Bishop

Nearby facilities: Bishop

Nearby fishing: South Lake, Bishop Creek, Sabrina Lake, North Lake

Reservations: NO

Additional information:  Pets must be kept on a leash.  Please note that the dates and prices below are subject to change and reflect 2007 data.  If listed, the campground opening dates are approximate due to weather conditions. 

Directions: From Highway 395 in Bishop, turn left (west) on Line Street (Highway 168) and drive___miles.

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Campground Name: Big Trees Campground  Area: Bishop Creek Canyon

Administered by: White Mountain Ranger District (760) 873-2500.

Elevation: 7,500

Season Length: 4/25-9/30 - subject to weather conditions

Contact: Inyo National Forest.  http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/inyo/  760-873-2400; White Mountain Ranger District (760) 873-2500.

Number of sites: 9

Fee: $16.

RV sites:  Yes   RV’s up to: 30 feet    No Hook-ups:   Garbage: containers 

Toilets: Vault    Water: Yes      Picnic tables and fire grills                     

Nearest town: Bishop

Nearby facilities: Bishop

Nearby fishing: South Lake, Bishop Creek, Sabrina Lake, North Lake

Reservations: NO

Additional information:  Pets must be kept on a leash.  Please note that the dates and prices below are subject to change and reflect 2007 data.  If listed, the campground opening dates are approximate due to weather conditions

Directions: From Highway 395 in Bishop, turn left (west) on Line Street (Highway 168) and drive 11 miles to the campground entrance road.  Continue two miles on a dirt road to the campground.

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Campground Name: Forks Campground  Area: Bishop Creek Canyon

Administered by: White Mountain Ranger District (760) 873-2500.

Elevation: 7,800

Season Length: 4/26-10/1 - subject to weather conditions

Contact: Inyo National Forest.  http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/inyo/  760-873-2400; White Mountain Ranger District (760) 873-2500.

Number of sites: 9

Fee: $16.

RV sites:  Yes   RV’s up to: 22 feet    No Hook-ups:   Garbage:

Toilets: Vault    Water: Yes      Picnic tables and fire grills                     

Nearest town: Bishop

Nearby facilities: Lake resorts, Bishop

Nearby fishing: South Lake, Bishop Creek, Sabrina Lake, North Lake

Reservations: NO

Additional information:  Pets must be kept on a leash.  Please note that the dates and prices below are subject to change and reflect 2007 data.  If listed, the campground opening dates are approximate due to weather conditions

Directions: From Highway 395 in Bishop, turn left (west) on Line Street (Highway 168) and drive 14 miles to South Lake Road.  Continue less than a quarter of a mile to the campground.
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Campground Name: Bishop Park Campground  Area: Bishop Creek Canyon

Administered by: White Mountain Ranger District (760) 873-2500.

Elevation: 8,400

Season Length: 5/15-10/29 - subject to weather conditions

Contact: Inyo National Forest.  http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/inyo/  760-873-2400; White Mountain Ranger District (760) 873-2500.

Number of sites: 21

Fee: $16.

RV sites:  Yes   RV’s up to: 22    No Hook-ups:   Garbage: containers

Toilets: Flush    Water: Yes      Picnic tables and fire grills                     

Nearest town: Bishop

Nearby facilities: Bishop

Nearby fishing: South Lake, Bishop Creek, Sabrina Lake, North Lake

Reservations: Reservations are accepted only for group reservations. For reservable campsites, contact the National Recreation Reservation Center at http://www.recreation.gov or call them at 1-877-444-6777.

Additional information:  Pets must be kept on a leash.  Please note that the dates and prices below are subject to change and reflect 2007 data.  If listed, the campground opening dates are approximate due to weather conditions. 

Directions: From Highway 395 in Bishop, turn left (west) on Line Street (Highway 168) and drive 15 miles to the campground.

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Campground Name: Bishop Park Campground  Area: Bishop Creek Canyon

Administered by: White Mountain Ranger District (760) 873-2500.

Elevation: 8,400

Season Length: 5/15-10/29 - subject to weather conditions

Contact: Inyo National Forest.  http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/inyo/  760-873-2400; White Mountain Ranger District (760) 873-2500.

Number of sites: 21

Fee: $16.

RV sites:  Yes   RV’s up to: 22    No Hook-ups:   Garbage: containers

Toilets: Flush    Water: Yes      Picnic tables and fire grills                     

Nearest town: Bishop

Nearby facilities: Bishop

Nearby fishing: South Lake, Bishop Creek, Sabrina Lake, North Lake

Reservations: Reservations are accepted only for group reservations. For reservable campsites, contact the National Recreation Reservation Center at http://www.recreation.gov or call them at 1-877-444-6777.

Additional information:  Pets must be kept on a leash.  Please note that the dates and prices below are subject to change and reflect 2007 data.  If listed, the campground opening dates are approximate due to weather conditions. 

Directions: From Highway 395 in Bishop, turn left (west) on Line Street (Highway 168) and drive 15 miles to the campground.

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Campground Name:  North Lake Campground and picnic area

Area: Bishop Creek Canyon

Administered by: White Mountain Ranger District (760) 873-2500.

Elevation: 9,500

Season Length: 6/13-10/1 - subject to weather conditions

Contact: Inyo National Forest.  http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/inyo/  760-873-2400; White Mountain Ranger District (760) 873-2500.

Number of sites: 11 sites for tents only

Fee: $16.

RV sites:  Yes   RV’s up to:     Hook-ups:   Garbage: containers  Pack-it-out!

Toilets: Vault    Water: Yes      Picnic tables and fire grills                     

Nearest town: Bishop

Nearby facilities: Horseback riding

Nearby fishing: South Lake, Bishop Creek, Sabrina Lake, North Lake

Reservations: NO

Additional information:  Pets must be kept on a leash.  Please note that the dates and prices below are subject to change and reflect 2007 data.  If listed, the campground opening dates are approximate due to weather conditions. 

Directions: (Check on road conditions as this is a steep and windy road.) From Highway 395 in Bishop, turn left (west) on Line Street (Highway 168) and drive 17 miles to a sign post for North Lake (Forest Service Road 8S02.  Continue two miles to the campground and lake.

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Campground Name: Sabrina Campground    Area: Bishop Creek Canyon

Administered by: White Mountain Ranger District (760) 873-2500.

Elevation: 9,000

Season Length: 5/15-10/15 - subject to weather conditions

Contact: Inyo National Forest.  http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/inyo/  760-873-2400; White Mountain Ranger District (760) 873-2500.

Number of sites: 18

Fee: $16.

RV sites:  Yes   RV’s up to: 30 feet   No Hook-ups:   Garbage: containers

Toilets: Vault    Water: Yes      Picnic tables and fire grills                     

Nearest town: Bishop

Nearby facilities: Lake resorts, Bishop

Nearby fishing: South Lake, Bishop Creek, Sabrina Lake, North Lake

Reservations: NO

Additional information:  Pets must be kept on a leash.  Please note that the dates and prices below are subject to change and reflect 2007 data.  If listed, the campground opening dates are approximate due to weather conditions

Directions: From Highway 395 in Bishop, turn left (west) on Line Street (Highway 168) and drive 17 miles to the campground.  (The road forks so follow the sign to the campground.)

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Note: The road from Bishop forks with a spur road leading to South Lake, which is near Intake II.  The campgrounds that follow are located on the road to South Lake.

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Campground Name: Intake II Walk-in Campground

Area: Bishop Creek Canyon

Administered by: White Mountain Ranger District (760) 873-2500.

Elevation: 8,200

Season Length: 4/26-10/29 - subject to weather conditions

Contact: Inyo National Forest.  http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/inyo/  760-873-2400; White Mountain Ranger District (760) 873-2500.

Number of sites: 8 (7 walk-in tent camp sites)

Fee: $16.

RV sites:  Yes   RV’s up to: 22 feet    No Hook-ups:   Garbage: containers

Toilets: Vault    Water: Yes      Picnic tables and fire grills                     

Nearest town: Bishop

Nearby facilities: Bishop

Nearby fishing: South Lake, Bishop Creek, Sabrina Lake, North Lake

Reservations: NO

Additional information:  Pets must be kept on a leash.  Please note that the dates and prices below are subject to change and reflect 2007 data.  If listed, the campground opening dates are approximate due to weather conditions. 

Directions: From Highway 395 in Bishop, turn left (west) on Line Street (Highway 168) and drive 14.5 miles to the campground.

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Campground Name: Four Jeffrey   Area: Bishop Creek Canyon

Administered by: Inyo National Forest / White Mt. Ranger District

Elevation: 8,100

Season Length: 4/26-10/29 - subject to weather conditions

Contact: Inyo National Forest.  http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/inyo/  760-873-2400 or www.reerveusa.com (877) 444-6777; White Mountain Ranger District (760) 873-2500.

Number of sites: 106

Fee: $16.

RV sites:  Yes   RV’s up to: 25 feet     No Hook-ups:  Dump Station

Garbage: containers

Toilets: Vault    Water: Yes      Picnic tables and fire grills                     

Nearest town: Bishop

Nearby facilities: Lake resorts, Bishop

Nearby fishing: South Lake, Bishop Creek, Sabrina Lake, North Lake

Reservations: Reservations are accepted. For reservable campsites, contact the National Recreation Reservation Center at http://www.recreation.gov or call them at 1-877-444-6777 or www.reerveusa.com (877) 444-6777.

Additional information:  Pets must be kept on a leash.  Please note that the dates and prices below are subject to change and reflect 2007 data.  If listed, the campground opening dates are approximate due to weather conditions.

Directions: From Highway 395 in Bishop, turn left (west) on Line Street (Highway 168) and drive 14 miles to South Lake Road.  Continue to Willow Creek Campground or Four Jeffrey Campground or Mountain Glen Campground.

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Campground Name: Mountain Glen Campground   Area: Bishop Creek Canyon

Administered by: Inyo National Forest / White Mt. Ranger District

Elevation:

Season Length: 5/23-10/1 - subject to weather conditions

Contact: Inyo National Forest.  http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/inyo/  760-873-2400; White Mountain Ranger District (760) 873-2500.

Number of sites: 5

Fee: $18.

RV sites:     RV’s up to:     Hook-ups:   Garbage:

Toilets:    Water:           Picnic tables and fire grills                                

Nearest town: Bishop

Nearby facilities: Resort lakes

Nearby fishing: South Lake, Bishop Creek, Sabrina Lake, North Lake

Reservations: NO

Additional information:  Pets must be kept on a leash.  Please note that the dates and prices below are subject to change and reflect 2007 data.  If listed, the campground opening dates are approximate due to weather conditions. 

Directions: From Highway 395 in Bishop, turn left (west) on Line Street (Highway 168) and drive 14 miles to South Lake Road.  Continue to Willow Creek Campground or Four Jeffrey Campground or Mountain Glen Campground.

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Campground Name: Willow Campground   Area: Bishop Creek Canyon

Administered by: Inyo National Forest / White Mountain Ranger District

Elevation:

Season Length: 5/23-10/1 - subject to weather conditions

Contact: Inyo National Forest.  http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/inyo/  760-873-2400; White Mountain Ranger District (760) 873-2500.

Number of sites: 7

Fee: $18.

RV sites:  Yes   RV’s up to:     Hook-ups:   Garbage: containers  Pack-it-out!

Toilets: Vault    Water: Yes      Picnic tables and fire grills                     

Nearest town: Bishop

Nearby facilities: Lake resorts

Nearby fishing: South Lake, Bishop Creek, Sabrina Lake, North Lake

Reservations: No

Additional information:  Pets must be kept on a leash.  Please note that the dates and prices below are subject to change and reflect 2007 data.  If listed, the campground opening dates are approximate due to weather conditions

Directions: From Highway 395 in Bishop, turn left (west) on Line Street (Highway 168) and drive 14 miles to South Lake Road.  Continue to Willow Creek Campground or Four Jeffrey Campground or Glen Mountain Campground.

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Map courtesy of mytopo.com.

 

                 


 






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