Families, friends and special interest groups enjoy Bishop Park for its access to prime fishing and its serene setting on Bishop Creek. The group campground one of the most popular facilities in the Bishop Creek Area.
The campground is located near Inyo and John Muir Wilderness areas, with access to several trailheads, glaciers and lakes.
Recreation
Bishop Park is an ideal setting for horseback riding, wildlife viewing, hiking and fishing.
Tent sites back onto 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 in Intake Lake II.
Facilities
Bishop Park's level, dirt-surfaced tent-only campsites border the creek. Two bear-proof food storage lockers are provided, as are flush toilets and drinking water. No electric hookups are available and RVs are not allowed.
Natural Features
Bishop Park, in the Inyo National Forest, extends along the North Fork of Bishop Creek. It is shaded by aspens, cottonwoods and Jeffrey and lodgepole pines.
The Inyo National Forest is home to many natural wonders, including Mt. Whitney, Mono Lake, Mammoth Lakes Basin and the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest.
Nearby Attractions
A nearby resort provides limited groceries, fishing supplies and Internet access.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (760) 872-4552.
The facts
1 bookable site
Vehicles up to 22 ft
Up to 25 people per site
Loops: BISH
Site types
1 Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
Amenities
✓ Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Photo: USFS · Recreation.gov
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Common questions about Bishop Park Group
Can you reserve a site at Bishop Park Group?
Yes, Bishop Park Group is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Bishop Park Group have?
1 site.
What is the maximum RV length at Bishop Park Group?
22 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Bishop Park Group?
Yes, pets are allowed at Bishop Park Group.
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Bishop Park Group also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Bishop Park Group's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
$94.00 per night - two night minimum on weekends.
Restrictions:
Maximum 25 persons. Dogs on leash only. Maximum stay 14 days. Active bear area. All food must be secured overnight and when not attended, bear boxes are provided and must be used (typical bear box size 48" x 30" x 36"). Always keep a clean camp and do not feed wildlife.
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