Bishop Park Campground

Inyo National Forest

Lake Sabrina, Inyo National Forest, CA
Lake Sabrina, Inyo National Forest, CA

Bishop Park Campground

Inyo National Forest


Bishop Park Campground

Bishop Park Campground is beside Bishop Creek, 3 miles downstream from Lake Sabrina. Visitors to the campground enjoy a pretty site along the popular fishing stream. Nearby Lake Sabrina is also a favorite destination for fishing. A free launch ramp is available there. The speed limit on Lake Sabrina is 10 MPH.

Hikers often set out from the trailhead at Lake Sabrina into the Sabrina Basin for day trips or overnight stays at one of the many beautiful lakes. Photographers and nature lovers are drawn to the fall color of the aspens along the valley.

Bishop Park Campground has 18 campsites along the creek. Eight of the campsites are for tents only. The rest of the sites can accommodate small RVs, trailers, and tents. Some of the best campsites are down close to the creek. The maximum stay at the campground is 14 days.

Across the road is Bishop Park Group Camp.

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Bishop Park Campground Basics
Bishop Park Campground Location: Northwest side of Lake Sabrina Road/Highway 168, 16½ miles west of Bishop
Elevation: 8,300 feet
Mileage from major cities: 283 miles north of Los Angeles
214 miles south of Reno.
Number of Campsites: 18
Camping Season: Mid-May through mid-September, depending on weather
Max. People per Site: 6 (including children)
Vehicles per Site: 2 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
No Reservations Bishop Park Campground campsites are all first-come, first-served.
Maximum RV/Trailer Length: 22 feet
Wheelchair Accessible Sites: None designated, but some facilities are accessible
Fees: $30 per night
Check-in, check-out: Check-in: 2:00 PM
Check-out: 1:00 PM

Bishop Park Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, fire ring, bear-proof food storage locker; no hook-ups
Campground: Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water
Showers: No
Dump station: No
Attractions near Bishop Park Campground:
  • Head up to Lake Sabrina for great fishing and slow-speed boating.
  • Lake Sabrina Landing has boat rentals, free launch ramp, tackle and bait, snacks and drinks, and a cafe.
  • For a great adventure follow hiking trails into the Sabrina Basin.
  • Enjoy trail rides and wilderness trips with nearby Bishop Pack Outfitters.

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Bishop Park Group Camp,  Inyo National Forest, CA

Bishop Park Group Campground

Bishop Park Group Campground

Bishop Park Group Campground is located across the highway from the main Bishop Park Campground. The tent-only group campsite has room for up to 25 people and 8 vehicles. Picnic tables, piped water, flush toilets, and bear boxes are provided. RVs are not recommended.

Reservations must be made for camping from late May through early September at least 4 days (and up to 12 months) in advance. At other times when the campground is open, the site is first-come, first-served. There is a 2-night minimum stay when reserving the site.

Before choosing Bishop Park Group Campground, groups might also consider Table Mountain Group Campground along South Lake Road. Although Table Mountain has vault toilets and no potable water, it is more secluded and scenic than Bishop Park's group site.

Fee: $80 per night
Reservations: Bishop Park Group Campground Reservations



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Bishop Park Campground,  Inyo National Forest, CA

Bishop Park Campground

Reviews from Previous Campers

- 2023 - 2024 -

  • Clean campground.
  • Close to great fishing in Bishop Creek.
  • Flush toilets were clean.
  • Walk to Cardinal Village Resort.

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Attractions and Activities

Many great camping areas are spread along the Eastern Sierra. Among them are Sabrina Lake, Big Pine, Convict Lake, Rock Creek, and South Lake. For groups staying at Bishop Park Campground, some of the best places to explore and close by.

  • Fish for trout in popular Bishop Creek or nearby Lake Sabrina and South Lake.
  • Enjoy a meal at the Cardinal Cafe, part of Cardinal Resort.
  • Hike up Big Pine Creek past waterfalls to actor Lon Chaney's wilderness cabin and Big Pine Lakes.
  • 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 Rock Creek Lake's beach area for swimming.

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Key Bishop Park Campground Regulations

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

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General Camping Information

Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. Purchase firewood locally to avoid spreading pests. The length of time campers may stay at a particular Forest Service campground varies. Usually it is 14 days, but some allow longer stays while a few of the most popular campgrounds limit stays to 7 days.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.