Bishop Park Group
Families, friends and special interest groups enjoy Bishop Park for its access to prime fishing and its serene setting on Bishop Creek. The group campground one of the most popular facilities in the Bishop Creek Area. The campground is located near Inyo and John Muir Wilderness areas, with access to several trailheads, glaciers and lakes.
This is the group site. Looking for the main campground? Bishop Park Campground, 21 sites, is next door.
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Site mix
| Group tent areas | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Surface | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| 001 | Gravel | 25 / 8 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Max vehicle length | 22 ft |
| Equipment | Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
Bishop Park's level, dirt-surfaced tent-only campsites border the creek. Two bear-proof food storage lockers are provided, as are flush toilets and drinking water. No electric hookups are available and RVs are not allowed.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Highway 395 in the center of Bishop, turn west on Line Street (Highway 168) west and drive 15 miles to the campground on the left.
| Nearest town | Inyo, California |
| Coordinates | 37.2439° N, 118.5933° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedGrant Grove Rx Spring
40 mi from the campground · 15 acres
- PrescribedGrant Grove Fall Rx
40 mi from the campground
- WildfireLand
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 ↗ | 1.2 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Fixe Hardware ↗ | 13.6 mi |
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Bishop Park Campground - Inyo National Forest, CA
Trails nearby
- 1.8 miGrass Lake Outlet1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.2 miPiute Pass ↗4.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.3 miSabrina Basin ↗6.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.3 miLamarck Lakes2.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.6 miSchober Lookout Trail ↗5.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 2.7 miGrass Lake Spur0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse
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
This campground sits inside Inyo National Forest.
- inInyo National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,097,006 acres
- 1.5 miJohn Muir Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 652,903 acres
- 7 miSierra 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
Natural features
Bishop Park, in the Inyo National Forest, extends along the North Fork of Bishop Creek. It is shaded by aspens, cottonwoods and Jeffrey and lodgepole pines. The Inyo National Forest is home to many natural wonders, including Mt. Whitney, Mono Lake, Mammoth Lakes Basin and the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest.
Recreation
Bishop Park is an ideal setting for horseback riding, wildlife viewing, hiking and fishing. Tent sites back onto 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 in Intake Lake II.
Nearby
A nearby resort provides limited groceries, fishing supplies and Internet access.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Bishop Park Group?
Sites at Bishop Park Group are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Bishop Park Group?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Bishop Park Group have?
1 site, including 1 group tent area.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Bishop Park Group?
The longest site here provides 22 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there showers or a dump station at Bishop Park Group?
Two bear-proof food storage lockers are provided, as are flush toilets and drinking water.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Bishop Park Group?
Yes, pets are allowed at Bishop Park Group. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Bishop Park Group?
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 Group?
Inyo, California. A nearby resort provides limited groceries, fishing supplies and Internet access.
Source: Getting there
What if Bishop Park Group is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Bishop Park Campground (0.1 mi), Intake 2 Campground (0.4 mi, first-come), and Forks Campground (Inyo) (1.1 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby