Upper Owens River Area

Browns Owen River Camp

This is a private park six miles east of U.S. 395 on Benton Crossing Road (exit at green church). Seasonal, late April through September 30th. Fees are $35.00 per night. It is adjacent to the Upper Owens River just above Lake Crowley. 80+ RV and tent sites, RV storage, coin-op laundry, hot showers for Owens River Campground guests only, handicapped facilities, camp store, cafe, ice, fishing tackle, wood and fire pits. Browns Owen River Camp

Crowley Lake Fish Camp

The Crowley Lake Marina offers full hook-up R.V. sites, twelve established dry campsites, and it’s the only place where you can pick a spot right on the water in Beaver Cove. Fires are permitted and generators are approved between the hours of 7am and 10pm. Dry campsites are $20.00 a night per vehicle, and our R.V. full hook-up sites are $45.00 per night. Crowley Lake Fish Camp

Lower Owens River Area

Pleasant Valley Campground

This is a Inyo County park with 200 spaces at 4,200 ele. Located 7 miles NW of Bishop. Turn north on Pleasant Valley Road off Hwy 395 and go 1 mile to the camp. There are no reservations. Fees are $14.00 per night. It is adjacent to the Lower Owens River and the Wild Trout Section, below Pleasant Valley Reservoir. Camp sites have water, grills, and vault toilets. Pleasant Valley Campground

Glacier View Campground

Glacier View has 40 sites off Hwy 395 just 1/2 mile north of Big Pine. It is at 4,000 ele. There are no reservations. Fees are $15.00 – $20.00 per night. The campgrounds have flush toilets, piped water, tables, and grills. Concessionaire (Browns Campgrounds) operated. Glacier View Campground

Baker Creek Campground

Baker Creek Campground can be reached from Hwy 395 by taking Baker Creek Rd. about 1 mi NW of Big Pine. There are 70 sites available without reservations. The campground has vault toilets, piped water, tables and grills. Fees are $14.00 per night. Baker Creek goes through the campground with a fishing pond developed for the kids. The creek is stocked with trout throughout the season. Baker Creek Campground

Taboose Creek Campground

Taboose Creek Campground is 12 miles south of Big Pine on Hwy 395. Take the Taboose Creek Road about 1 mile from the Highway. Taboose has about 55 sites, piped water, vault toilets, tables and grills. Fees are $14.00 per night. The creek is stocked with trout throughout the season and passes through the campground area.Taboose Creek Campground

Tinnemaha Creek Campground

Tinnemaha Creek Campground can be reached from Hwy 395, 19-miles north of Independence, turn west on Fish Springs Road, one-half mile to Tinnemaha Road, turn west 2-miles to campground.There are 35 sites available without reservations. The campground has vault toilets, piped water, tables and grills. Fees are $14.00 per night. Tinnemaha Creek goes through the campground and the creek is stocked with trout throughout the season. Tinnemaha Creek Campground

Portuguese Joe Campground

Portuguese Joe Campground, via U.S. 395, turn west in Lone Pine on Whitney Portal Road, 1-mile to Tuttle Creek Road, turn south to campground entrance. Portuguese Joe has about 20 sites, piped water, vault toilets, tables and grills. Fees are $14.00 per night. Portuguese Joe Campground

Rock Creek Lake Area

Rock Creek Campground

From Mammoth, drive south on US 395 for approximately 13 miles. Take the Tom’s Place turnoff and proceed west up the canyon for about ten miles. Directions from Bishop: Travel north on US 395 for about 30 miles, turn left at the Tom’s Place turnoff then proceed west up the canyon for about ten miles. 28 sites along the shores of Rock Creek Lake at 9,700 feet. Some of these sites can be reserved but most are tent sites. Sites are $29.00 /day with a 7 day max. Piped water, Restrooms, Restaurant and Store nearby at Rock Creek Lodge.

A map site is available through the Recreation.gov website. Check out: Rock Creek Campground.

East Fork Campground

From Bishop go north on US 395 for about 30 miles. Take the Tom’s Place exit and follow Forest Service Highway 12 (Rock Creek Road) for about five miles. The campground will be on the left. East Fork has 133 sites. It can provide space for both RV’s and tents along the Rock Creek below Rock Creek Lake. Sites are $29.00/day with a 14 day max. Piped Water, Restrooms, Restaurant and Store at Rock Creek Lodge. Some sites are reservable. A map site is available through the Recreation.gov website. Check out: East Fork Campground .

Pine Grove and Upper Pine Grove Campground

From Mammoth Lakes go south on Hwy 395 approximately 13 miles to Tom’s Place. Turn right on Rock Creek Lake Road and go southwest approximately 9 miles to the campground on the left. There are 19 sites available at here without reservations. These are Family sites along a meadow environment. They are $29.00 per night, piped water, Chemical toilets, and is close to Rock Creek. Nearby Rock Creek Lodge provides Showers.
Check out: Pine Grove Campground .

French Camp

There are 86 sites available. The camp is at 7,100 ele about 1/4 mile from Tom’s Place off Hwy 395. Sites are reservable. Fee’s are $29.00 per day with a 21 day max. Piped water, Flush Toilets.

A map site is available through the Recreation.gov website. Check out: French Camp.

Rock Creek Resort

One of the highest paved roads in California leads the Rock Creek visitor to an alpine setting over 10,000 feet in elevation. Surrounded by John Muir Wilderness with views of 13,000 foot peaks from anywhere in the canyon, this area is about as far as you can get from the city’s hustle-bustle. For the angler, hiker, photographer, mountaineer, or nature loving urbanite, Rock Creek is a true gem among the treasures of the Sierra Nevada mountains.

The resort has been owned and operated by the King family since 1979, providing a tradition of friendly service that keeps visitors coming back year after year. They offer a well-stocked general store, a grill serving breakfast and lunch, cabins, boat rentals, and shower facilities. Located across the street from the Resort, Rock Creek Lake offers excellent fishing, boating, camping, and relaxing. Plus, over fifty trout-filled lakes are all within a two hour hike or horseback ride from any of the canyon trailheads.

Rock Creek Website

Big Pine Creek Area

Big Pine Creek Campground

Take Big Pine Creek Road from Hwy 395 in Big Pine and go 10 miles southwest. There are 30 sites available, 18 sites are RV and 12 are tent sites. The area is a Jeffrey Pine Woodland adjacent to Big Pine Creek. The creek is well stocked with Rainbows and Browns. Nearby Glacier Lodge provides a store. Camp Hosts are available and will also have firewood. Reservations can be made 4 days in advance. A map site is available through Recreation.gov. Fees are $21.00 per night. Big Pine Creek Campground

Upper Sage Flat Campground

Take Big Pine Creek Road from Hwy 395 in Big Pine and go 8.5 miles southwest. Upper Sage Flat has 21 sites at an elevation of 7,600 feet. Located in a Jeffrey Pine Woodland adjacent to Big Pine Creek. Facilities have vault toilets, piped water, tables and grills. Camp Hosts are available with firewood. The creek is well-stocked with Rainbows and Browns. Fees are $25.00 per night. Sites are reservable. A map site is available through Recreation.gov.

Upper Sage Flat Campground

Sage Flat Campground

Take Big Pine Creek Road from Hwy 395 in Big Pine and go 7.5 miles southwest. Sage Flat has 28 sites at an elevation of 7,400 feet. Fees are $25.00 per night. Sites are not reservable.

Located in a Jeffrey Pine Woodland adjacent to Big Pine Creek. Facilities have vault toilets, piped water, tables and grills. Camp Hosts are available with firewood. The creek is well-stocked with Rainbows and Browns. Sage Flat Campground
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Glacier Lodge

Glacier Lodge, often called the Jewel of the Sierra and once the vacation getaway of such stars as John Wayne and Rita Hayworth. Built in 1917, the lodge was destroyed by fire in 1967 and promptly rebuilt. It burned down again later that year after an avalanche struck, causing an explosion. It was rebuilt in 1969 offering a scenic retreat for fishermen until 1998, when it burned down once again from a faulty water heater.

Plans are in place to rebuild once again. Resort has store, cabins, cafe, and camping. Glacier Lodge

Bishop Creek Area

Four Jeffrey Campground

At 8100 feet elevation. From Highway 395 in the center of Bishop, turn west on Line Street (Highway 168) and continue west for 14 miles then south on South Lake Road. The campground is 1 mile up South Lake Road. There are 106 sites available. Piped water, Flush Toilets, Dump Station. Camp Hosts are available and will also have firewood. Reservations can be made 4 days in advance. A map site is available at Recreation.gov. Fees are $28.00 per night with a 14 day maximum. Four Jeffrey Campground

Bishop Park Campground

Has 21 sites at an elevation of 8,400 feet. From Highway 395 in the center of Bishop, turn west on Line Street (Highway 168) and continue west for 14.5 miles. Fees are $30.00 per night. Sites are not reservable. Facilities have flush toilets, piped water, tables and grills. Camp Hosts are available with firewood. The creek is well-stocked with Rainbows and Browns. Bishop Park Campground

Sabrina Campground

Go 16.5 miles SW of Bishop on SR 168. Sabrina has 18 sites at an elevation of 9,000 feet. From Highway 395 in the center of Bishop, turn west on Line Street (Highway 168) and continue west for 16.5 miles. Fees are $30.00 per night. Sites are not reservable.

Facilities have chemical toilets, piped water, tables and grills. Camp Hosts are available with firewood. The creek is well-stocked with Rainbows and Browns. Sabrina Campground.

North Lake Campground

North Lake has 11 sites at an elevation of 9,500 feet. From Highway 395 in the center of Bishop, turn west on Line Street (Highway 168) and continue west for 16 miles, turn north on side road for 3 miles. Fees are $27.00 per night. Sites are not reservable.

Facilities have flush toilets, piped water, tables and grills. Camp Hosts are available with firewood. The lake is well-stocked with Rainbows and Browns. North Lake Campground

Parchers Resort

Parchers Resort in the Bishop Creek Canyon is ideally located in the spectacular Eastern Sierra Nevada mountains at 9,260 foot elevation amid the beautiful Inyo National Forest. Just an easy 30 minute drive southwest from Bishop and Highway 395, the resort lies on a pine-sheltered bench between two beautiful mountain streams, the lively South Fork Bishop Creek and the more placid Green Creek. Fishing, hiking, horseback riding, backpacking, kayaking and photography are just a few of the activities which draw visitors to our scenic creekside resort. We offer 20 cozy housekeeping cabins, full RV hookups, boat rentals at the stunningly beautiful South Lake Bishop, in addition to a small country store and gift shop.

Parchers Resort Website

Mammoth Lakes Area

Twin Lakes Campground

At 8700 feet elevation. From Highway 395, take Mammoth Lakes Road to Lake Mary Road. Go 3.0 miles to the campground. There are 94 sites available. A map site is available at Recreation.gov. Piped water, Flush Toilets, Dump Station. Camp Hosts are available and will also have firewood. The lakes are well-stocked with Rainbows. Twin Lakes Campground

Lake Mary Campground

Has 48 sites at an elevation of 8,900 feet. From Highway 395, take Mammoth Lakes Road to Lake Mary Road. Go 4 miles to the campground. Fees are $26.00 per night. Sites are reservable. A map site is available at Recreation.gov. Facilities have flush toilets, piped water, tables and grills. Camp Hosts are available with firewood. The lake is well-stocked with Rainbows. Lake Mary Campground

Coldwater Campground

Coldwater has 77 sites at an elevation of 8,900 feet. From Highway 395, take Mammoth Lakes Road to Lake Mary Road. Go 4.5 miles to the campground. Fees are $14.00 per night. Reservations can be made 4 days in advance. A map site is available at Recreation.gov. Facilities have flush toilets, piped water, tables and grills. Camp Hosts are available with firewood. Coldwater Campground.

New Shady Rest Campground

New Shady Rest has 165 sites at an elevation of 7,800 feet. Take US 395 to State Hwy.203 to Mammoth Lakes. Turn right on Saw Mill Rd. Campground is on the right. Campground is 1/2 miles east of town. Fees are $14.00 per night. Facilities have flush toilets, piped water, tables and grills. Camp Hosts are available with firewood. The creek is well-stocked with Rainbows and Browns. Reservations can be made 4 days in advance. A map site is available at Recreation.gov. Fees are $25.00 per night with a 14 day maximum. New Shady Rest Campground

Sherwin Creek Campground

Sherwin Creek has 87 sites at an elevation of 7,600 feet. Take US 395 to State Highway 203 to Mammoth Lakes, left at first traffic light in town onto Old Mammoth Road. South 0.9 miles to Sherwin Creek Road, then left 2 miles to campground. Facilities have flush toilets, piped water, tables and grills. Camp Hosts are available with firewood. A map site is available at Recreation.gov. Reservations can be made 4 days in advance. Fees are $25.00 per night with a 14 day maximum. Sherwin Creek Campground

Convict Lake Campground

Convict Lake has 88 sites at an elevation of 7,600 feet. From Highway 395 , 10.5 miles southeast of Mammoth Lakes. Fees are $25.00 per night. Sites are reservable. A map site is available at Recreation.gov. Facilities have flush toilets, piped water, tables and grills. Camp Hosts are available with firewood. The lake is well-stocked with Rainbows. Convict Lake Campground

Convict Lake Resort

The Resort was officially established as Convict Lake Camp in 1929 and owned by Bill Garner.  Prior to that, the resort area was referred to as Raymer’s Camp.  Ownership was passed to the Wenger Family in 1962. The current owners took possession in 1982. We have 28 cozy mountain cabins and 3 lodges.  All cabins are pet-friendly, fully furnished, with fully equipped kitchens, free Wi-Fi, propane grills, DirectTV, paper products, towels, and bedding. The Restaurant at Convict Lake is widely recognized as the finest restaurant in the Eastern Sierra and a “locals” choice for special occasions. Resort has Marina with Rental boats, Store, Cafe, Showers, and Pack Station.

Convict Lake Resort

June Lake Area

June Lake Campground

Campground is located in the town of June Lake at an elevation of 7,600 feet. Turn left off of Hwy 395 onto Hwy 158. Campground is on the right side of the highway. There are 22 sites available. Piped water, Flush Toilets, Fire Rings. Camp Hosts are available and will also have firewood. The lakes are well-stocked with Rainbows. A full-service marina is next to the campground. Reservations can be made 4 days in advance. Fees are $25.00 per night with a 14 day maximum. June Lake Campground

Gull Lake Campground

Has 10 sites at an elevation of 7,600 feet. Take US 395 to its southern junction with Highway 158. One mile southwest of June Lake on Highway 158. Fees are $25.00 per night. Facilities have flush toilets, piped water, tables and grills. Camp Hosts are available with firewood. The lake is well-stocked with Rainbows. Gull Lake Campground

Oh! Ridge Campground

Oh! Ridge has 148 sites at an elevation of 7,600 feet. 350 miles north of Los Angeles and 150 miles south of Reno, take US 395 to its southern junction with Highway 158. Take 158 1 mile to Oh Ridge. Turn right on June Lake Beach Road for 1/2 mile and turn left. Road ends at entrance to campground. Fees are $15.00 per night. Facilities have flush toilets, piped water, tables and grills. Camp Hosts are available with firewood. Reservations can be made 4 days in advance. Fees are $25.00 per night with a 14 day maximum. Oh! Ridge Campground

Silver Lake Campground

Silver Lake has 65 sites at an elevation of 7,200 feet. Take Highway 158 off Highway 395 and go 4 miles past June Lake. Fees are $25.00 per night.
Facilities have flush toilets, piped water, tables and grills. Camp Hosts are available with firewood. The creek is well-stocked with Rainbows and Browns. There is a nearby store and restaurant. Silver Lake Campground

Lee Vining Area

Saddlebag Lake Campground

Campground is located next to Saddlebag Lake at an elevation of 10,000 feet. There are 22 sites available. Piped water, Chemical Toilets, Fire Rings. Camp Hosts are available and will also have firewood. The lakes are well-stocked with Rainbows. Fees are $24.00 per night. Saddlebag Lake Campground

Aspen Campground

Has 55 sites at an elevation of 7,600 feet. Take US 395 to its southern junction with Highway 158. One mile southwest of June Lake on Highway 158. Fees are $14.00 per night. Facilities have chemical toilets, stream water, tables and grills. Aspen Campground

Cattleguard Campground

Cattleguard has 74 sites at an elevation of 7,600 feet. 350 miles north of Los Angeles and 150 miles south of Reno, take US 395 to its southern junction with Highway 158. Take 158 1 mile to Oh Ridge. Turn right on June Lake Beach Road for 1/2 mile and turn left. Road ends at entrance to campground. Fees are $15.00 per night. Facilities have Chemical toilets, stream water, tables and grills. Cattleguard Campground

Lundy Lake Campground

Lundy Lake has 53 sites at an elevation of 7,200 feet. Take Highway 158 off Highway 395 and go 4 miles past June Lake. Fees are $16.00 per night. Facilities have chemical toilets, stream water, tables and grills. Lundy Lake Campground

Bridgeport Area

Lower Twin Lakes Campground

Take US Highway 395 which runs through Bridgeport. From the south, you would turn left at the Texaco. Travel on the Twin Lakes Road for about 9.6 miles, then make a left turn onto South Twin Road and go approximately 0.6 miles across the bridge. Lower Twin Lakes is located in large Jeffrey pine trees and sagebrush. Robinson Creek runs by the campground and Lower Twin Lakes is within walking distance. Interpretive programs are provided at Robinson Creek Campground, one mile away.

There is good fishing in both Robinson Creek and Upper and Lower Twin Lakes. There is also good hiking opportunities in the area. Firewood is sold at the campground. There are 22 sites available. Piped water, Chemical Toilets, Fire Rings. Camp Hosts are available and will also have firewood. The lakes are well-stocked with Rainbows. Reservations can be made 4 days in advance. A map site is available at Recreation.gov. Fees are $25.00 per night with a 14 day maximum. Lower Twin Lakes Campground

Robinson Creek Campground

Has 54 sites at an elevation of 7,600 feet. Highway 395 runs through Bridgeport. Turn south on the Twin Lakes Road at the Texaco. Travel on the Twin Lakes Road for about 9.3 miles, left turn at Robinson Creek Campground. This Campground is located in the mountains with large Jeffrey pine trees and sagebrush. Robinson Creek runs by this campground, and nearby are the Lower and Upper Twin Lakes and Hoover Wilderness. Opening and closing dates depend on the weather condition. Bears are in the area.

There is good fishing in Robinson Creek and Upper/ Lower Twin Lakes. Good hiking and hunting, opportunities in the area Interpretive programs are conducted July 4 through Labor Day Robinson Creek is split into two separate campgrounds. Robinson Creek North has sites 26-54, Robinson Creek South has sites 1-25. Fees are $23.00 per night. A map site is available at Recreation.gov. Facilities have Flush toilets, piped water, tables and grills. Reservations can be made 4 days in advance. Robinson Creek Campground

Trumbull Lake Campground

Trumbull has 45 sites at an elevation of 9,500 feet. Travel 13.5 miles south from Bridgeport on Highway 395. Turn right at Conway Summit. Travel 5.9 miles on Forest Road 21 to where the asphalt turns to gravel. Turn right at campground entrance. Located at a high elevation, in the lodgepole pine trees, with the Hoover Wilderness nearby.

Firewood is sold at the campground. Most sites are shaded. Many local lakes and high peaks. Facilities have Vault toilets, piped water, tables and grills. Reservations available for sites 1-18. A map site is available at Recreation.gov. Reservations can be made 4 days in advance. Fees are $23.00 per night with a 14 day maximum. Trumbull Lake Campground.

Buckeye Campground

Buckeye has 65 sites at an elevation of 7,000′. From Bridgeport, drive 7 miles southwest on the Twin Lakes Road to Doc and Al’s Resort. Turn right at the resort and follow the road around behind it for three miles. Follow the signs to the campground entrance. Buckeye Creek flows next to the campground and provides opportunities for a different kind of fishing than most areas. The creek isn’t as crowded as most of the other streams in the area and it doesn’t get fished as much due to the fact that there isn’t easy access to Buckeye Creek like there is to Robinson Creek. The nearest lakes are the Twin Lakes. The campground is well shaded and has water available, flush toilets, and it is paved. Fees are $20.00 per night. No reservations.
Buckeye Campground.

Twin Lakes Resort

Twin Lakes Resort has a Marina and Tackle Shop, Store and Gift Shop, Cabins, RV Camping, Showers, and Deli Cafe. The resort is a strong advocate for a sustainable fishery. “We have partnered up with Desert Springs Trout Farm out of Oregon and are stocking Rainbow Trout ranging from 1/2 lb to 8+ lb. We are also building our cage culture program. In Spring of 2022, we plan to start our own Aquaculture facility right here at the resort.

We look forward to increasing the amount of fish stocked and also creating an area where the public can come to learn more about fish stocking and sustainable fisheries. In 2021 we have expanded our stocking areas to include the West Walker River and Robinson Creek. We have had a lot of positive feedback from the public on the results of these efforts. We are currently looking into additional stocking in the back country and are working with local businesses and a pack station to achieve this.”

Twin Lakes Resort

West Walker River Area

Leavitt Meadows Campground

Leavitt Meadows has 16 sites at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Take Highway 108 from Highway 395 north of Bridgeport. Fees are $20.00 per night. Facilities have Vault toilets, piped water, tables and grills. No reservations. Leavitt Meadows Campground.

Chris Flat Campground

Chris Flat has 15 sites at an elevation of 6,600′. From Bridgeport, drive 20 miles north on highway 395. The campground is right off 395 on the right hand side of the road. The West Walker River flows through the campground and provides excellent fishing. The West Walker River has been nominated for National Wild and Scenic River designation. Chris Flat has water available, vault toilets, and the campground is paved. Fees are $22.00 per night. No reservations. Chris Flat Campground

Sonora Bridge Campground

Sonora Bridge has 23 sites at an elevation of 6,800 feet. Take Highway 108 from Highway 395 north of Bridgeport. Fees are $20.00 per night. Facilities have Vault toilets, piped water, tables and grills. No reservations. Sonora Bridge Campground.

Bootleg Campground

Bootleg has 63 sites at an elevation of 6,600′. From Bridgeport, drive 22 miles north on highway 395. The campground is right off 395 on the left hand side of the road. The West Walker River is located just on the other side of the road from the campground and offers great fishing. The West Walker River has been nominated for National Wild and Scenic River designation. Most of the sites in Bootleg are shaded by Jeffrey Pine trees, and the campground is paved. Bootleg has water available and flush toilets. Fees are $22.00 per night. No Reservations.Bootleg Campground.