Palisades Group Campground
Campground · California · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Inyo National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- 40 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 30
- People per site
- 9,099 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Palisades Group Campground lies along Rock Creek in Inyo National Forest, near Mammoth Lakes and Bishop, California. Well-suited for large families and groups, the facility provides access to fishing, hiking, scenic driving, photography and wildlife viewing.Recreation
Hiking and fishing opportunities abound, with local lakes and streams within walking and driving distance. The eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains are known for their exceptional trout fishing. A catch from the creek may including brook, brown, rainbow and stocked Alpers trout, while anglers may be treated to golden trout in the backcountry.There are several hiking trails in and around Rock Creek Canyon, some of which meander around high-elevation alpine lakes.
Facilities
Palisades has ample shade and a private loop with five tables and campfire rings. The site can also serve as an overflow group campground for groups of 25 or less who are not able to reserve the nearby Rock Creek Lake Group site.Natural Features
The campground sits at an elevation of 8.800 feet, at the bottom of a steep canyon adjacent to Rock Creek and amidst aspen and lodgepole pine trees.The area is home to abundant wildlife, including black bear, mountain lions, mule deer, pine martin, pika and many species of fish and birds.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (760) 935-4824.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
- 1 bookable site
- Vehicles up to 40 ft
- Up to 30 people per site
- Loops: PALISADES GROUP CAMPGROUND
Site types
- 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
1 campsite at Palisades Group Campground
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G01 | PALISADES GROUP CAMPGROUND | Group Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | 40 ft | 30 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From U.S. Highway 395, take the Tom's Place exit, 13 miles south of Mammoth Lakes or 30 miles north of Bishop. Turn left on Rock Creek Road and follow for about 6 miles to Palisades Group Campground on the right.
37.48333, -118.71667 · 37°28'60.0"N 118°43'0.0"W
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, 17.6 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 Palisades Group Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Palisades Group Campground?
- Yes, Palisades Group Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Palisades Group Campground have?
- 1 site.
- What is the maximum RV length at Palisades Group Campground?
- 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Palisades Group Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Palisades Group Campground.
- Are campfires allowed at Palisades Group Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Palisades Group Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Palisades Group Campground
- East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA) less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Rock Creek Lake Group Camp (Inyo National Forest, CA) 2.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Rock Creek Lake (Inyo National Forest, CA) 2.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Aspen Group (Inyo) 2.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- French Camp 5.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- East Fork Campground 0.7 mi · Campground
- Palisade Group Camp 0.8 mi · Campground
- Pine Grove Campground 1 mi · Campground
- Big Meadow Campground 2 mi · Campground
- Iris Meadow Campground 2.5 mi · Campground
- Mosquito Flat Backpacker Campground 3.7 mi · Campground
- Holiday Campground 5.1 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 760-935-4825
- 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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