Bishop Park Group

Campground · California · 1 bookable site ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Inyo National Forest (NF) · Open Access

1
Bookable site
22 ft
Max rig length
up to 25
People per site
8,338 ft
Elevation
A gravel group campsite in the forest
Photo: USFS · Recreation.gov

Overview

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.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Bishop Park Group

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
001BISHGroup Tent Only Area Nonelectric—Gravel22 ft25 🐾

Getting there

From Highway 395 in the center of Bishop, turn west on Line Street (Highway 168) west and drive 15 miles to the campground on the left.

37.24389, -118.59333 · 37°14'38.0"N 118°35'36.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in1.92.02.00.60.60.20.40.30.30.71.11.5

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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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.

Also listed by

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.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Bishop Park Group

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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