Bishop Park Campground (CA)
Campground · California · 21 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Inyo National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 21
- Bookable sites
- up to 6
- People per site
- 8,281 ft
- Elevation
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.
The facts
- 21 bookable sites
- Up to 6 people per site
- Loops: Area Bishop Park
Site types
- 13 Tent Only Nonelectric
- 8 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.
21 campsites at Bishop Park Campground (CA)
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Area Bishop Park | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 10 | Area Bishop Park | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 11 | Area Bishop Park | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 12 | Area Bishop Park | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 13 | Area Bishop Park | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 14 | Area Bishop Park | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 15 | Area Bishop Park | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 16 | Area Bishop Park | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 17 | Area Bishop Park | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 18 | Area Bishop Park | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 19 | Area Bishop Park | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 2 | Area Bishop Park | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 20 | Area Bishop Park | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 21 | Area Bishop Park | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 3 | Area Bishop Park | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 4 | Area Bishop Park | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 5 | Area Bishop Park | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 6 | Area Bishop Park | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 7 | Area Bishop Park | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 8 | Area Bishop Park | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 9 | Area Bishop Park | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
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.
37.24460, -118.59441 · 37°14'40.6"N 118°35'39.9"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 1.9 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 1.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Bishop Park Campground (CA)
- Can you reserve a site at Bishop Park Campground (CA)?
- Yes, Bishop Park Campground (CA) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Bishop Park Campground (CA) have?
- 21 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Bishop Park Campground (CA)?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Bishop Park Campground (CA).
- Does Bishop Park Campground (CA) have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Bishop Park Campground (CA)?
- Campfires are allowed at Bishop Park Campground (CA). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Bishop Park Campground (CA)
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- Intake 2 Campground 0.5 mi · Campground
- Four Jeffrey Campground 1.3 mi · Campground
- Big Trees Campground 1.7 mi · Campground
- Sabrina Campground 2 mi · Campground
- Mountain Glen Campground 2.1 mi · Campground
- North Lake Campground 2.1 mi · Campground
- Bitterbrush Campground 3.5 mi · Campground
- Willow Campground 3.8 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 760-872-4552
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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