Big Pine Creek Campground

Big Pine Creek Campground is at the head of Glacier Lodge Road and adjacent to Glacier Lodge. Although a 1998 fire destroyed the main lodge, cabins are available for rent and a store is open. Anglers try their luck in Big Pine Creek with good success. Trails lead up to the spectacular Big Pine Lakes, including Lake #2 and the jagged spires of Temple Crag (shown above). Soaring peaks around the Palisades attract mountaineers.

Big Pine Creek Campground has 30 campsites. Most of the sites can be reserved ahead of time, while 5 are set aside for first-come, first-served campers. Four sites are designated as tents-only. The rest of the campsites can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. The maximum length of stay at the campground is 14 days. As of the 2024 season, no drinking water was available.

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Big Pine Creek Campground Basics
Big Pine Creek Campground Location:	Glacier Lodge Road, 11 miles west of the town of Big Pine on Highway 395
Elevation:	7,600 feet
Mileage from major cities:	302 miles north of Los Angeles 175 miles south of Reno.
Number of Campsites:	30
Camping Season:	Late April through October, depending on weather
Max. People per Site:	6 (including children)
Vehicles per Site:	One RV or two vehicles, 2nd vehicle $7 per night
Maximum Length of Stay:	14 days
Pets:	On leash, always attended
Operated by	Recreation Resource Management for Inyo National Forest
Information - Inyo NF, Bishop	(760) 873-2400

Reservations for Big Pine Creek Campground
Reservations available	Big Pine Creek Campground reservations are available for camping dates from late May through mid-September. At other times when the campground is open sites are first-come, first-served.
Booking Window:	Reservations taken from 4 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival.
Maximum RV/Trailer Length:	22 feet
Wheelchair Accessible Sites:	None designated, but some sites are accessible
Fees:	$26 per night
Reservations:	Big Pine Creek Campground Reservations
Check-in, check-out:	2:00 PM, 1:00 PM

Big Pine Campground Amenities
Campsites:	Picnic table, fire ring, bear-proof food storage locker; no hook-ups
Campground:	Vault toilets, drinking water not available
Showers:	No
Dump station:	No
Attractions near Big Pine Creek Campground:	Fish along Big Pine Creek. Hike uphill trails leading past waterfalls to Lon Chaney's wilderness cabin and on to Big Pine Lakes. Visit nearby Glacier Lodge. Glacier Pack Train (760-938-2538) can pack you and your group into wilderness camps. Try some mountain biking or horseback riding. Shop Amazon for Trout Fishing Favorites
More Information:	For information about backpacking in the area, Lon Chaney's cabin, and artist Robert Clunie, see High Sierra Trails - Big Pine Lakes

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Reviews from Previous Campers

- 2023 - 2024 -

Short walk to the store.

Friendly, helpful camp host.

Bring headlamps for going to bathroom at night.

Close to trailhead for hike to Big Pine Lakes.

Deer all around.

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Attractions and Activities

All along the Eastern Sierra are wonderful places to explore for camping, fishing, and hiking. Campers at Big Pine Creek Campground, are right at the trailhead for Big Pine Lakes.

Hike up Big Pine Creek past waterfalls to actor Lon Chaney's wilderness cabin and Big Pine Lakes.
Fish for trout in popular Bishop Creek or nearby Lake Sabrina and South Lake.
Find excellent fishing at Convict Lake, Rock Creek Lake, and Lake Crowley.
Enjoy interesting hiking trails leading into the Sierra Nevada.
Head to the Rock Creek area for challenging mountain biking trails.
Go on a trail ride with Rock Creek Pack Station or near Lake Sabrina and North Lake see Bishop Pack Outfitters.
Find great fishing at Convict Lake, Rock Creek Lake, and Lake Crowley.
Spend days fishing and hiking among the beautiful Mammoth Lakes.
Take a day hike up the trail into Little Lakes Valley at Rock Creek.
Enjoy a day at area for swimming.

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Key Big Pine Creek Campground Regulations

Keep bears away by storing food and scented items in bear-proof lockers.
Quiet Hours extend from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
Generators are allowed only during non-quiet hours; three-hour maximum run time and must be attended while running.
Dogs must be always kept on leash and always attended. No more than 2 pets are allowed per campsite.
Fires are only allowed in provided fire rings. Collect only down and dead firewood.

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Big Pine Creek Campground

Inyo National Forest

Big Pine Creek Campground
Inyo National Forest