Bishop Park Group accommodates large parties seeking creek-side camping at 8,400 feet in the Bishop Creek drainage. The tent-only facility puts groups right on the water with direct fishing access and serves as a gateway to the John Muir and Ansel Adams wilderness areas.
Campground Details
- ⛺Type
- Group
- 💵Fee per Night
- $94
- 📋Reservations
- Reservation Required
- 🏔️Elevation
- 8,400 ft
- 📍GPS
- 37.24420, -118.59340
- 🐾Pets Allowed
- Yes
- 📞Phone
- 760-935-4339
- 🗺️Address
- CA
Amenities
The Camp
The campground spreads along the North Fork of Bishop Creek on level, dirt-surfaced sites shaded by aspens, cottonwoods, Jeffrey pines, and lodgepoles. Sites back directly onto the creek, letting anglers drop a line from camp. The tent-only setup keeps things simple — no RVs cluttering the scene, just canvas and the sound of moving water.
Two bear-proof food lockers handle storage duties for the group. Flush toilets and potable water are available, but there's no electrical hookups.
What to Know
At $94 per night, this is group camping with reservations required. The creek runs stocked with rainbow, brown, brook, and Alpers trout, and similar fishing awaits just upstream at Intake Lake II. The location provides trailhead access to both Inyo and John Muir wilderness areas, though the source material doesn't specify which trails.
A nearby resort stocks limited groceries, fishing supplies, and offers internet access for those needing to check in with the outside world.
The Setting
Bishop Creek drainage sits in prime Sierra territory. The campground serves as a base for horseback riding, wildlife viewing, and hiking into country that includes glaciers and alpine lakes. You're camping in the same national forest that encompasses Mount Whitney, Mono Lake, and the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest — though those landmarks lie well beyond walking distance from camp.