Four Jeffrey Campground is located 1 mile up South Lake Road from its junction with Highway 168 in the Inyo National Forest. Four Jeffrey is a popular camping destination for those planning trips up to beautiful South Lake. Fishing and slow-speed boating are popular there.
Hikers often set out on day trips from South Lake to explore the many scenic lakes and peaks in the area. Nearby Lake Sabrina, with boating and fishing, is another enjoyable side-trip from the campground.
Four Jeffrey Campground has 106 campsites scattered along the South Fork of Bishop Creek. Some of the nicest campsites are set among the trees close to the creek. A few sites are out in the open. Thirty-one of the campsites can be reserved ahead of time; the rest are left open as first-come, first-served campsites. Among the sites which can be reserved, 4 along the creek are designed for tents only. All the others can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. The maximum stay at the campground is 14 days.
| Four Jeffrey Campground Basics | |
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| Four Jeffrey Campground Location: | Off South Lake Road, 1 mile from Highway 168 and 18 miles west of Bishop |
| Elevation: | 8,090 feet |
| Mileage from major cities: | 283 miles north of Los Angeles 214 miles south of Reno. |
| Number of Campsites: | 106 |
| Camping Season: | Late April through late October, 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 at Four Jeffrey Campground | |
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| Reservations Available | Four Jeffrey Campground reservations can be made for camping dates from late May through early 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. |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | None designated, but some facilities are accessible |
| Fees: | $34 per night |
| Reservations: | Four Jeffrey Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | Check-in: 2:00 PM Check-out: 1:00 PM |
| Four Jeffrey Campground Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring, bear-proof food storage locker; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, piped water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | Yes |
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All along the Eastern Sierra are exciting and scenic places to explore. For those staying at Four Jeffry Campground, magnificent South Lake should be your first stop. After that, there are many to choose from.
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Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. Purchase firewood locally to avoid spreading pests.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
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