Bishop Park Group

Inyo National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: INYO, CA, CA

Price: From $94 per night

Rating: 3.6 out of 5 (7 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.Bishop Park, in the Inyo National Forest, extends along the North Fork of Bishop Creek.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Bear Boxes, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/bishop-park-group to be notified when sites open up.

Bishop Park Group offers prime fishing access on Bishop Creek in a serene setting near Inyo and John Muir Wilderness areas. The campground provides ideal recreation for hiking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, and access to multiple trailheads, glaciers, and lakes.

Wildlife alert: Panamint Rattlesnake present in area. Also Gray-headed Pika, American Beaver, Gray Fox, Mule Deer, and various rosy-finch species.

Insider tips for Bishop Park Group: Book early - this is a federal campground and one of the most popular facilities in the Bishop Creek Area Tent sites back onto the creek for direct angler access Directions: From Highway 395 in Bishop center, turn west on Line Street (Highway 168) and drive 15 miles

Skip Bishop Park Group if: Need full hookups - electric hookups available on select sites only, no water or sewer hookups at most sites. Traveling outside May through October - seasonal operations only. Prefer larger selection - only 1 group site available.

Best time to visit Bishop Park Group: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.

Nearby campgrounds: Bishop Park Campground (Ca) (Bishop, CA), Forks Campground (Inyo) (Bishop, CA), Four Jeffrey (BISHOP, CA), Table Mountain (Inyo) (Bishop, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Bishop Park Group

Cell signal at Bishop Park Group (INYO, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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INYO, CA, CA★ 3.6 (7 reviews)From $94/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.Bishop Park, in the Inyo National Forest, extends along the North Fork of Bishop Creek.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV22 ft
HookupsElectric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
Bear boxesYes — at every site
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Flush ToiletsBear Boxes

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ Need full hookups - electric hookups available on select sites only, no water or sewer hookups at most sites✕ Traveling outside May through October - seasonal operations only✕ Prefer larger selection - only 1 group site available

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early - this is a federal campground and one of the most popular facilities in the Bishop Creek Area

Tent sites back onto the creek for direct angler access

Directions: From Highway 395 in Bishop center, turn west on Line Street (Highway 168) and drive 15 miles

Best: May-October

Official operating season for the campground

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Panamint Rattlesnake present in area. Also Gray-headed Pika, American Beaver, Gray Fox, Mule Deer, and various rosy-finch species.

Location

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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.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Inyo National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Inyo National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Bishop Park Group cost per night?+
Bishop Park Group costs $94 per night. Hookup options: Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What season is Bishop Park Group open?+
Bishop Park Group is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Bishop Park Group have hookups?+
Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What is the maximum RV length at Bishop Park Group?+
Bishop Park Group can accommodate RVs up to 22 feet.
How do I make reservations at Bishop Park Group?+
Bishop Park Group is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Bishop Park Group?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Bishop Park Group is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Bishop Park Group open, and what are check-in times?+
Bishop Park Group is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$94 /night★ 3.6 (7)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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