McGee Creek

Campground · California · 28 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Inyo National Forest (NF) · Open Access

28
Bookable sites
35 ft
Max rig length
up to 6
People per site
7,545 ft
Elevation
A shrub grass campground with several RVs parked in campsite spurs
Photo: USFS · Recreation.gov

Overview

McGee Campground provides a pleasant, sunny location for family camping between Bishop and Mammoth Lakes in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains.

The campground's proximity to U.S. Highway 395 and the adjacent John Muir Wilderness make it a hot spot for hiking, rock climbing, fishing, wildlife viewing, horseback riding, hunting, photography and geology study.

Recreation

Majestic scenery and challenging trails draw in hikers, mountain bikers and equestrian enthusiasts. The McGee Creek Trailhead, a popular trail for hiking and horseback riding into the McGee Canyon area of the John Muir Wilderness, lies just two miles from the campground.

The eastern Sierras are known for exceptional trout fishing. McGee Creek and nearby Crowley Lake have some of the best fishing in the area.

The area's interesting geology also makes it popular for rock hounding.

Facilities

McGee offers about 28 reservable, open and sunny campsites. Each site has a picnic shelter. Roads and camping spurs are paved.

Bear-proof lockers are provided for food storage and firewood is for sale on-site.

Natural Features

The campground is situated in an expanse of silvery white sagebrush and near a meadow lined with aspens. It sits at an elevation of 7,600 feet and offers outstanding views of high mountain peaks in the John Muir Wilderness. McGee Creek runs alongside it, with some sites sitting along the banks of the water.

Nearby Attractions

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

Visitors can explore the magnificent John Muir Wilderness, which stretches for 100 miles along the crest of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It is a land of lofty snow-capped mountains, deep canyons and vast expanses of glacially-carved terrain, and offers extensive hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails.

The facts

  • 28 bookable sites
  • Vehicles up to 35 ft
  • Up to 6 people per site
  • Loops: MCGE

Site types

  • 28 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Pets allowed

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

Book on Recreation.gov

28 campsites at McGee Creek

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
001MCGEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved22 ft6 🐾
002MCGEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved22 ft6 🐾
003MCGEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved22 ft6 🐾
004MCGEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved20 ft6 🐾
005MCGEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved24 ft6 🐾
006MCGEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved20 ft6 🐾
007MCGEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved20 ft6 🐾
008MCGEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved21 ft6 🐾
009MCGEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved24 ft6 🐾
010MCGEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved20 ft6 🐾
011MCGEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved30 ft6 🐾
012MCGEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved30 ft6 🐾
013MCGEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved30 ft6 🐾
014MCGEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved30 ft6 🐾
015MCGEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved30 ft6 🐾
016MCGEStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel35 ft6 🐾
017MCGEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved30 ft6 🐾
018MCGEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved35 ft6 🐾
019MCGEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved20 ft6 🐾
020MCGEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved24 ft6 🐾
021MCGEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved30 ft6 🐾
022MCGEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved30 ft6 🐾
023MCGEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved22 ft6 🐾
024MCGEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved24 ft6 🐾
025MCGEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved16 ft6 🐾
026MCGEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved24 ft6 🐾
027MCGEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved20 ft6 🐾
028MCGEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved22 ft6 🐾

Getting there

From U.S. Highway 395 in California, take the McGee Creek exit, located 8 miles south of Mammoth Lakes and 37 miles north of Bishop. Proceed 2 miles south up the paved McGee Creek Road. The campground is on the left.

37.56444, -118.78472 · 37°33'52.0"N 118°47'5.0"W

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Typical weather

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

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F414146516070787771614941
Low °F171822273542494740302317
Precip in4.23.83.31.51.50.50.50.50.51.42.04.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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MCGEE CREEK
A brown and yellow Forest Service sign for McGee Creek Campground
Photo: USFS · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about McGee Creek

Can you reserve a site at McGee Creek?
Yes, McGee Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does McGee Creek have?
28 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at McGee Creek?
35 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at McGee Creek?
Yes, pets are allowed at McGee Creek.
Are campfires allowed at McGee Creek?
Campfires are allowed at McGee Creek. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

McGee Creek also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by McGee Creek's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • $32.00 per night.

Restrictions:

  • 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 McGee Creek

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

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