Can you reserve a site at East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA)?

Yes, East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA) have?

134 sites in total, of which 71 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA)?

38 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA)?

Yes, pets are allowed at East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA).

Are campfires allowed at East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA)?

Campfires are allowed at East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA)

Campground · California · 71 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Inyo National Forest (NF) · Open Access

71
Bookable sites: 38 ft
Max rig length: up to 6
People per site: 9,027 ft
Elevation

East Fork view — Photo: Local staff · Recreation.gov

Overview

East Fork Canyon is in a beautiful wooded section of Rock Creek Canyon, near Lower Rock Creek. Anglers, hikers and photographers enjoy this scenic location in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California.

The facility is large and accommodating, with several loops of campsites.Opening and closing dates for the season are dependent on weather.

Recreation

Rock Creek and other waterways in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains are known for their exceptional trout fishing. A catch from the creek may include brook, brown, rainbow and stocked Alpers trout, while anglers in the backcountry are treated to populations of golden trout.

The area's majestic scenery and challenging trails are an obvious draw for hikers and mountain bikers. There are several trails in and around Rock Creek Canyon, some of which meander around high-elevation alpine lakes.

Facilities

The campground has four loops. Some campsites are close together, and some sit along the banks of the creek. There is a mix of sun and shade.

Firewood is available for purchase on-site.

Bears inhabit the area; bear-proof lockers for food storage are located throughout the campground.

Natural Features

This beautifully wooded area is dense with pine and fir trees, with aspens that turn golden and shimmer in the fall. Sitting at an elevation of 8,900 ft., East Fork offers views of the taller mountain peaks that surround it.

The campground is adjacent to the clear, cold and cascading Rock Creek, which originates in the John Muir Wilderness and runs for 22 miles through the bottom of Rock Creek Canyon.

The area is home to abundant wildlife, including black bear, mountain lions, mule deer, pine marten, pika and many species of fish and birds.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (760) 935-4012.

Nearby Attractions

For campers interested in local events, Mule Days are held in nearby Bishop over Memorial Day weekend, and the Mammoth Jazz Jubilee is hosted in Mammoth in mid-July.

The facts

71 bookable sites
134 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 38 ft
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: EAST

Site types

63 Management
46 Standard Nonelectric
25 Tent Only Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

134 campsites at East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA)

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
002	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
003	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
004	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
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016	EAST	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
017	EAST	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
018	EAST	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
019	EAST	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	18 ft	6	🐾
020	EAST	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	18 ft	6	🐾
021	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
022	EAST	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
023	EAST	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	22 ft	6	🐾
024	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
025	EAST	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
026	EAST	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
027	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	38 ft	6	🐾
028	EAST	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
029	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	27 ft	6	🐾
030	EAST	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
031	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
032	EAST	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	21 ft	6	🐾
033	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
034	EAST	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	18 ft	6	🐾
035	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
036	EAST	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	10 ft	6	🐾
037	EAST	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	10 ft	6	🐾
038	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
039	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
040	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
041	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
042	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
043	EAST	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	15 ft	6	🐾
044	EAST	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
045	EAST	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	15 ft	6	🐾
046	EAST	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
047	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
048	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	15 ft	6	🐾
049	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
050	EAST	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	15 ft	6	🐾
051	EAST	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	10 ft	6	🐾
052	EAST	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	6	🐾
053	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	15 ft	6	🐾
054	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	10 ft	6	🐾
055	EAST	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
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102	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
103	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
104	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	18 ft	6	🐾
105	EAST	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	6	🐾
106	EAST	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	6	🐾
107	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
108	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
110	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
111	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
112	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
113	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	15 ft	6	🐾
114	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
115	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
116	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
117	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
118	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
119	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
120	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
121	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
122	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
123	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
124	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
125	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
126	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	29 ft	6	🐾
127	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
128	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	18 ft	6	🐾
129	EAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
XXX	EAST	Management	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾

Getting there

From Bishop or Mammoth Lakes, California, follow U.S. Highway 395 (about 30 miles north of Bishop). Take the Tom's Place exit and go 6 miles on Rock Creek Road.

37.48361, -118.71750 · 37°29'1.0"N 118°43'3.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 78°F in Jul, down to 41°F in Feb.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	41	41	46	51	60	70	78	77	71	61	49	41
Low °F	17	18	22	27	35	42	49	47	40	30	23	17
Precip in	4.2	3.8	3.3	1.5	1.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	1.4	2.0	4.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 17.5 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 East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA)

Can you reserve a site at East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA)?: Yes, East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA) have?: 134 sites in total, of which 71 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA)?: 38 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA)?: Yes, pets are allowed at East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA).
Are campfires allowed at East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA)?: Campfires are allowed at East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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

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