Overview
Bishop Park Group Campground, with its tranquil surroundings along the middle fork of Bishop Creek, is a popular spot for families, friends, and special interest groups seeking prime fishing spots. The group campground, celebrated for its location and natural beauty, is one of the most popular campgrounds in the Bishop Creek Area.
Bishop Park Group Campground, located between the turn-off for South Lake and Aspendell, is conveniently situated near the Inyo National Forest and the John Muir Wilderness. The campground’s prime location offers a gateway to numerous trailheads, glaciers, and lakes.
Visitors can engage in a variety of popular activities nearby, such as horseback riding, wildlife watching, hiking, and fishing in a well-stocked trout stream. Amenities such as stores, marinas, restaurants, and pack stations are conveniently located in the area. The campground’s location also offers easy access to trailheads in the John Muir Wilderness.
Reservations for Bishop Park Group Campground need to be made at least four days in advance, with only tent camping permitted. RV camping is not allowed in the parking area. This site can accommodate up to 25 people and has parking space for a maximum of 8 vehicles. The site is not designed to accommodate RVs or trailers.
Fees
$87 per night
Reservations can be made by visiting recreation.gov or by calling (877) 444-6777.
Season / Opening and Closing Dates
May 19, 2023 - September 09, 2023
May 24, 2024 - September 07, 2024
Directions
From Highway 395 in Bishop, turn west on State Route 168 (West Line St). Continue on State Route 168 (West Line St) for 16.2 miles to reach the turn off for the campground on the left. (PR)
GPS Coordinates: 37.24449,-118.59346
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Nearby Campgrounds
Bishop Park Campground - 0.13 miles awayLower Intake 2 Campground - 0.21 miles away
Upper Intake 2 Campground - 0.21 miles away
Forks Campground - 1.03 miles away
Four Jeffrey Campground - 1.28 miles away
Big Trees Campground - 1.62 miles away
Sabrina Campground - 1.89 miles away
Mountain Glen Campground - 2.06 miles away
North Lake Campground - 2.19 miles away
Table Mountain Group Campground - 2.84 miles away
Bitterbrush Campground - 3.51 miles away
Willow Campground - 3.94 miles away
Horton Creek Campground - 9.64 miles away
Nearby Fishing
North Lake - 1.46 miles awayLake Sabrina - 2.7 miles away
South Lake - 5.31 miles away
Bishop Creek - 6.13 miles away