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

Four Jeffrey

Four Jeffrey is a mostly shaded campground with gorgeous views of Table Mountain along the South Fork of Bishop Creek. Campers enjoy fishing and swimming in the trout-stocked creek. The nearby John Muir Wilderness provides plenty of hiking opportunities to view impressive lakes and glaciers.

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Site mix

Standard, no hookups102
Tent-only4
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 guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

106 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehicles
001Tent onlyGravelFull6 / 1
002StandardBack-in15GravelFull6 / 1
003StandardBack-in15Gravel6 / 1
004StandardBack-in15Gravel6 / 1
005Tent onlyGravelFull6 / 1
006Tent onlyGravelFull6 / 1
007Tent onlyGravelFull6 / 1
008StandardBack-in30GravelFull6 / 1
009StandardBack-in22Gravel6 / 1
010StandardBack-in40GravelFull6 / 1

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

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length40 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed

The campground offers several single-family sites, all with picnic tables, food storage lockers and campfire rings with grills. Amenities include accessible flush toilets and drinking water.

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

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
ForestInyo National Forest
BookingSome sites may be reserved at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
Fees$33.00 per night
RulesDogs 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 →
Weather by month near Four Jeffrey30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 1.14 inches of precipitationFebruary: 0.89 inches of precipitationMarch: 0.55 inches of precipitationApril: 0.22 inches of precipitationMay: 0.23 inches of precipitationJune: 0.13 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.18 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.07 inches of precipitationSeptember: 0.11 inches of precipitationOctober: 0.35 inches of precipitationNovember: 0.31 inches of precipitationDecember: 0.66 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 39.9°F averageFebruary: 42.9°F averageMarch: 49.2°F averageApril: 55.2°F averageMay: 63.5°F averageJune: 72.5°F averageJuly: 78.2°F averageAugust: 76.0°F averageSeptember: 68.6°F averageOctober: 57.5°F averageNovember: 45.6°F averageDecember: 38.3°F average0 in0.5 in1 in1.5 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Bishop AP, 13 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 continue west for 14 miles, then drive south on South Lake Road. The campground is 1 mile up South Lake Road.

Nearest townBishop, California
Coordinates37.2500° N, 118.5500° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Grant Grove Rx Spring

    42 mi from the campground · 15 acres

  • Prescribed
    Grant Grove Fall Rx

    42 mi from the campground

  • Wildfire
    Land

    46 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 stationDump station ↗1.2 mi
Outdoor gearFixe Hardware ↗11.4 mi

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

Explore

Video

Bishop Creek Vibes at Four Jeffrey

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    5.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
  • 1.9 mi
    Egypt
    1.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.5 mi
    Coyote Ridge Trail
    2.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
  • 2.8 mi
    Coyote Lake Trail
    1.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
  • 3.1 mi
    Green Lake Overlook Trail
    2.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
  • 3.1 mi
    Lidner Trail
    1.1 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.

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.

Natural features

Four Jeffrey sits in a valley between Grouse Mountain and Table Mountain in Inyo National Park at an elevation of 8,100 feet. With over 2 million acres, the forest is home to many natural wonders, including Mt. Whitney, Mono Lake, Mammoth Lakes Basin and the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest.

Recreation

The South Fork Bishop Creek beckons anglers with rainbow, brown, brook and Alpers trout. A fish cleaning station is available on-site The area offers access to several trailheads for hiking and horseback riding into the John Muir Wilderness. The Tyee Lakes Trailhead is less than a mile up the road. The trail highlights epic views of the Inconsolable Range and the peaks surrounding South Lake.

Nearby

Take the John Muir Trail into the John Muir Wilderness and for breathtaking views of Devils Postpile.

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 Four Jeffrey?

Sites at Four Jeffrey are reservable on Recreation.gov. Some sites may be reserved at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Four Jeffrey?

$33.00 per night

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Four Jeffrey?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Four Jeffrey open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Four Jeffrey have?

106 sites, including 102 standard sites without power and 4 tent-only sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Four Jeffrey?

The longest site here provides 40 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 Four Jeffrey?

Amenities include accessible flush toilets and drinking water.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Four Jeffrey?

Yes, pets are allowed at Four Jeffrey. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Four Jeffrey?

The South Fork Bishop Creek beckons anglers with rainbow, brown, brook and Alpers trout. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Four Jeffrey?

Bishop, California. Take the John Muir Trail into the John Muir Wilderness and for breathtaking views of Devils Postpile.

Source: Getting there

What if Four Jeffrey is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Forks Campground (Inyo) (1.6 mi), Big Trees Campground (1.9 mi, first-come), and Mountain Glen Campground (2 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby