East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (Ca)

Inyo National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Bishop, CA, CA

Price: From $35 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (301 reviews)

Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day

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.Rock Creek and other waterways in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains are known for their exceptional trout fishing.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Bear Boxes, Camp Host, Fishing, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/east-fork-campground-inyo-national-forest-ca to be notified when sites open up.

Large, well-maintained federal campground in scenic Rock Creek Canyon with excellent trout fishing and hiking opportunities. Campers praise the clean facilities, attentive camp hosts, and beautiful eastern Sierra Nevada location (4.8/5 rating from 90 reviews).

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Mountain Lion, Mule Deer present in area. Bear boxes provided at sites.

Insider tips for East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (Ca): Book early — federal campground fills quickly during peak season No hookups available; ensure RV is self-contained or plan accordingly Camp hosts actively maintain grounds; campsites raked and cleaned after departures Exceptional trout fishing in Rock Creek and nearby waterways

Skip East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (Ca) if: You need RV hookups — none available at most sites. You require year-round access — seasonal operations only (Memorial Day–Labor Day). You prefer off-season visits — weather-dependent closures likely outside peak season.

Best time to visit East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (Ca): Memorial Day through Labor Day — Official operating season; weather-dependent opening/closing dates.

Nearby campgrounds: Palisades Group Campground (Tom’s Place, CA), Rock Creek Lake (Inyo National Forest, Ca) (BISHOP, CA), Aspen Group (Inyo) (Bishop, CA), French Camp (Bishop, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (Ca)

Cell signal at East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (Ca) (Bishop, 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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East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (Ca)

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Bishop, CA, CA★ 4.6 (301 reviews)From $35/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.Rock Creek and other waterways in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains are known for their exceptional trout fishing.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMemorial Day through Labor Day
Stay limit14 days
Max RV38 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
Bear boxesYes — at every site
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsCamp Host
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Bear BoxesFirewood for Sale

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:✕ You need RV hookups — none available at most sites✕ You require year-round access — seasonal operations only (Memorial Day–Labor Day)✕ You prefer off-season visits — weather-dependent closures likely outside peak season

Insider tips & when to go

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Book early

federal campground fills quickly during peak season

No hookups available; ensure RV is self-contained or plan accordingly

Camp hosts actively maintain grounds; campsites raked and cleaned after departures

Exceptional trout fishing in Rock Creek and nearby waterways

Best: Memorial Day through Labor Day

Official operating season; weather-dependent opening/closing dates

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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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: American Black Bear, Mountain Lion, Mule Deer present in area. Bear boxes provided at sites.

Location

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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.

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

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How much does East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (Ca) cost per night?+
East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (Ca) costs $35 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (Ca) open?+
East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (Ca) is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (Ca) have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (Ca)?+
East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (Ca) can accommodate RVs up to 38 feet.
How do I make reservations at East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (Ca)?+
East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (Ca) 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 East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (Ca)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (Ca) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (Ca) open, and what are check-in times?+
East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (Ca) is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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$35 /night★ 4.6 (301)
SeasonMemorial Day through Labor Day
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Palisades Group Campground

Tom’s Place, CA

From $95/night

Rock Creek Lake (Inyo National Forest, Ca)

BISHOP, CA

From $35/night

Aspen Group (Inyo)

Bishop, CA

From $95/night

French Camp

Bishop, CA

From $35/night

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