U.S. Forest Service · Inyo National Forest · Bishop, CA

Bishop Park Campground

Bishop Park is one of the most popular campgrounds in the Bishop Creek Area Located on the banks of the Middle Fork of Bishop Creek, Bishop Park has grassy lawns and campsites right on the creek. Families, friends, and special interest groups enjoy Bishop Park for its access to prime fishing and its serene setting on Bishop Creek. Bishop Park is an ideal setting for horseback riding, wildlife viewing, hiking, and fishing.

Closed for the season Reservable · Recreation.gov 21 sites No hookupsPets okFires ok

The group site has its own page: Bishop Park Group.

More like this: reservable in California · pets allowed in California

Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗

Photos courtesy of RRM-CLM · Recreation.gov

3fires
active

Grant Grove Rx Spring (prescribed burn) · 40 mi away · 15 acres

2 more within 50 miles

Incident details ↓

Site mix

Tent-only		13
Standard, no hookups		8

Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site map

10 campsite locations mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The site numbers are theirs and may not match the posts at the campground. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

Amenities & rules

Hookups	None
Equipment	RVs & trailers, Tents
Pets	Allowed
Campfires	Allowed, subject to restrictions

The campground has 21 single campsites. All sites are reservable. Each site has provided picnic tables, fire rings with cooking grills, tent pads, food storage boxes. A campground host on site. The campground has drinking water and flush toilets. Bishop Park Campground is pet friendly. Pets must always be restrained or on a leash.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

Status	Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
Forest	Inyo National Forest
Fees	$94.00 per night - two night minimum on weekends.
Rules	Maximum 25 persons. Dogs on leash only. Maximum stay 14 days. Active bear area. All food must be secured overnight and when not attended, bear boxes are provided and must be used (typical bear box size 48" x 30" x 36"). Always keep a clean camp and do not feed wildlife.

Inyo National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →

The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Bishop AP, 16 miles from the campground at 4,102 feet, station USW00023157 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 5 inches a year.

Getting there

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

Nearest town	Bishop, California
Coordinates	37.2446° N, 118.5944° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

Prescribed
Grant Grove Rx Spring
40 mi from the campground · 15 acres
Prescribed
Grant Grove Fall Rx
40 mi from the campground
Wildfire
Land
45 mi from the campground · 20 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump station	Dump station ↗	1.3 mi
Outdoor gear	Fixe Hardware ↗	13.6 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Video

Bishop Park Campground - Inyo National Forest, CA

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

1.8 mi
Grass Lake Outlet
1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
2.2 mi
Piute Pass ↗
4.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
2.3 mi
Lamarck Lakes
2.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
2.3 mi
Sabrina Basin ↗
6.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
2.7 mi
Grass Lake Spur
0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse
2.7 mi
Schober Lookout Trail ↗
5.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Inyo National Forest.

in
Inyo National Forest ↗
National Forest · Forest Service · 2,097,006 acres
1.5 mi
John Muir Wilderness ↗
Wilderness · Forest Service · 652,903 acres
6.9 mi
Sierra National Forest ↗
National Forest · Forest Service · 1,418,790 acres

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

Other campgrounds nearby

Forks Campground (Inyo)

Natural features

Bishop Park has campsites right on the creek. Many of the campsites are walk in tent sites. Not recommended for large RVs, there are a few sites that will accommodate smaller rigs. Families enjoy Bishop Park for its access to prime fishing and its serene setting on Bishop Creek. The campground is located near Inyo and John Muir Wilderness areas, with access to several trailheads, glaciers, and lakes.

Recreation

Bishop Park is an ideal setting for horseback riding, wildlife viewing, hiking, and fishing. Tent sites back to the creek, allowing anglers to fish from the comfort of their campsite. The stocked stream contains rainbow, brown, brook and Alpers trout. Similar fishing opportunities can be found just upstream at Intake Lake II.

Guidebooks for Inyo National Forest and California

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Inyo National Forest, California
United States Forest Service, 2010
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Moon California Camping
Tom Stienstra, 2022
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Camping Northern California
Linda Parker Hamilton, 2016
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Bishop Park Campground?

Sites at Bishop Park Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Bishop Park Campground?

$94.00 per night - two night minimum on weekends.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Bishop Park Campground?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Bishop Park Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Bishop Park Campground have?

21 sites, including 13 tent-only sites and 8 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Bishop Park Campground?

Bishop Park Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Bishop Park Campground?

The campground has drinking water and flush toilets.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Bishop Park Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Bishop Park Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Bishop Park Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Maximum 25 persons.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Bishop Park Campground?

Bishop Park is an ideal setting for horseback riding, wildlife viewing, hiking, and fishing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Bishop Park Campground?

Bishop, California.

Source: Getting there

What if Bishop Park Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Bishop Park Group (0.1 mi), Intake 2 Campground (0.5 mi, first-come), and Forks Campground (Inyo) (1.1 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby