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Forks Campground (Inyo)
FSU.S. Forest Service — Bishop · California · Inyo National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Inyo National Forest |
| Location | Bishop · California · Inyo National Forest · 37.25460, -118.57910 · Map |
| Sites | 26 public sites counted from the federal listing — 15 standard nonelectric; 11 tent only 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 26 sites Water hookups at 0 of 26 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 26 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 26 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 27 sites, as reported |
| Amenities, as reported | Flush toiletsVault toilets |
| 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 Forks Campground is located near the junction of the South Fork and the Middle Fork of Bishop Creek. Most of the sites are tucked into the aspen and pine trees, some sites are along the banks of Bishop Creek.
Recreation Forks Campground (Inyo) is an ideal setting for camping, wildlife viewing, hiking, and fishing.
Camphost on site.
Facilities The campground offers 27 single-family sites, all with picnic tables, food storage lockers and campfire rings with grills. Amenities include drinking water, one accessible flush toilet and two vault toilets. All food must be secured in bear boxes provided and must be used (typical bear box size 48"
Natural Features Campsites are among aspen and pine trees, some sites are along the banks of Bishop Creek.
Directions, from the listing
From Bishop, go west on State Route 168 (Line Street) approximately 15 miles. Turn left at the junction of the South Lake Road, the campground will be the first right turn about 1/4 mile.
Nearest federal campgrounds
1 mi straight-line · INYO CaliforniaFSU.S. Forest ServiceBishop Park Campground (CA)
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Trip Card — Forks Campground (Inyo)
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 | 26 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10132055 · 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.