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Bishop Park Campground (CA)
FSU.S. Forest Service — Bishop · California · Inyo National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Inyo National Forest |
| Location | Bishop · California · Inyo National Forest · 37.24460, -118.59441 · Map |
| Sites | 21 public sites counted from the federal listing — 13 tent only nonelectric; 8 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 21 sites Water hookups at 0 of 21 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 21 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 21 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 11:00 AM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 21 sites, as reported |
| Phone | 760-872-4552 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-09-01.
From the official listing
Overview Bishop Park is one of the most popular campgrounds in the Bishop Creek Area
Located on the banks of the Middle Fork of Bishop Creek, Bishop Park has grassy lawns and campsites right on the creek. Families, friends, and special interest groups enjoy Bishop Park for its access to prime fishing and its serene setting on Bishop Creek.
Bishop Park is an ideal setting for horseback riding, wildlife viewing, hiking, and fishing.
Recreation Bishop Park is an ideal setting for horseback riding, wildlife viewing, hiking, and fishing.
Tent sites back to the creek, allowing anglers to fish from the comfort of their campsite. The stocked stream contains rainbow, brown, brook and Alpers trout. Similar fishing opportunities can be found just upstream at Intake Lake II.
Facilities The campground has 21 single campsites. All sites are reservable. Each site has provided picnic tables, fire rings with cooking grills, tent pads, food storage boxes. A campground host on site. The campground has drinking water and flush toilets. Bishop Park Campground is pet friendly. Pets must always be restrained or on a leash.
Natural Features Bishop Park has campsites right on the creek. Many of the campsites are walk in tent sites. Not recommended for large RVs, there are a few sites that will accommodate smaller rigs.
Families enjoy Bishop Park for its access to prime fishing and its serene setting on Bishop Creek. The campground is located near Inyo and John Muir Wilderness areas, with access to several trailheads, glaciers, and lakes.
Directions, from the listing
From Highway 395 in the center of Bishop, turn west on Line Street (Highway 168), and drive 15 miles to the campground on the left.
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Trip Card — Bishop Park Campground (CA)
Bishop · California · Inyo National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Bishop · California · Inyo National Forest |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 21 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10132033 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.