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Forks Campground (Inyo)

Federal campground in Inyo National Forest

Location: Bishop, CA, CA

Price: From $34 per night

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (49 reviews)

Season: May through October

Forks Campground is located near the junction of the South Fork and the Middle Fork of Bishop Creek. Most of the sites are tucked into the aspen and pine trees, some sites are along the banks of Bishop Creek. The campground offers 27 single-family sites, all with picnic tables, food storage lockers and campfire rings with grills.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Bear Boxes, Camp Host

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

Forks Campground offers ideal settings for camping, wildlife viewing, hiking, and fishing with sites nestled in aspen and pine trees, some along Bishop Creek banks. Campers praise the friendly deer, plentiful fish, and low bug activity.

Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, Gray-headed Pika, American Beaver, Gray Fox, Hepburn's Rosy-Finch, Sierra Nevada Rosy-Finch, Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, and Panamint Rattlesnake present in area.

Insider tips for Forks Campground (Inyo): Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited availability Sites are designed for tents and self-contained RVs; no hookups available Site 10 and similar locations are closer to bathrooms and water faucets

Skip Forks Campground (Inyo) if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only. You prefer more spacious tent-only sites — some sites better suited for trailers.

Best time to visit Forks Campground (Inyo): May-October — Official operating season for the campground.

Nearby campgrounds: Bishop Park Group (INYO, CA), Four Jeffrey (BISHOP, CA), Table Mountain (Inyo) (Bishop, CA), Horton Creek Campground (Bishop, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Forks Campground (Inyo)

Cell signal at Forks Campground (Inyo) (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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    Bishop, CA, CA★ 4.7 (49 reviews)From $34/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Forks Campground is located near the junction of the South Fork and the Middle Fork of Bishop Creek. Most of the sites are tucked into the aspen and pine trees, some sites are along the banks of Bishop Creek. The campground offers 27 single-family sites, all with picnic tables, food storage lockers and campfire rings with grills.

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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
    HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    Bear boxesYes — at every site
    ToiletsFlush toilets
    PetsAllowed
    CampfiresAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsDrinking Water
    Recreation
    Picnic TablesBear Boxes
    Family & Pets
    Vault ToiletsCamp Host

    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 — no hookups available at most sites✕ You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only✕ You prefer more spacious tent-only sites — some sites better suited for trailers

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early

    this is a popular federal campground with limited availability

    Sites are designed for tents and self-contained RVs; no hookups available

    Site 10 and similar locations are closer to bathrooms and water faucets

    Best: May-October

    Official operating season for the campground

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

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    at campground coordinates

    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: Mule Deer, Gray-headed Pika, American Beaver, Gray Fox, Hepburn's Rosy-Finch, Sierra Nevada Rosy-Finch, Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, and Panamint Rattlesnake present in area.

    Location

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    760-872-4552· Inyo National Forest
    Getting there →

    From Bishop, go west on State Route 168 (Line Street) approximately 15 miles. Turn left at the junction of the South Lake Road, the campground will be the first right turn about 1/4 mile.

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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 Forks Campground (Inyo) cost per night?+
    Forks Campground (Inyo) costs $34 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What season is Forks Campground (Inyo) open?+
    Forks Campground (Inyo) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Forks Campground (Inyo) have hookups?+
    No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What is the maximum RV length at Forks Campground (Inyo)?+
    Forks Campground (Inyo) is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Forks Campground (Inyo)?+
    Forks Campground (Inyo) 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 Forks Campground (Inyo)?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Forks Campground (Inyo) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Forks Campground (Inyo) open, and what are check-in times?+
    Forks Campground (Inyo) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    $34 /night★ 4.7 (49)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Bishop Park Group

    INYO, CA

    From $94/night

    Four Jeffrey

    BISHOP, CA

    From $34/night

    Table Mountain (Inyo)

    Bishop, CA

    From $90/night

    Horton Creek Campground

    Bishop, CA

    From $10/night

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