Four Jeffrey
Inyo National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: BISHOP, CA, CA
Price: From $34 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (177 reviews)
Season: May through October
Four Jeffrey is a mostly shaded campground with gorgeous views of Table Mountain along the South Fork of Bishop Creek. Campers enjoy fishing and swimming in the trout-stocked creek. The nearby John Muir Wilderness provides plenty of hiking opportunities to view impressive lakes and glaciers.The campground offers several 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, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/four-jeffrey to be notified when sites open up.
Four Jeffrey offers gorgeous views of Table Mountain and the South Fork of Bishop Creek with excellent fishing for rainbow, brown, brook and Alpers trout. The campground is well-maintained, close to town, and provides access to John Muir Wilderness hiking and the nearby trailheads.
Wildlife alert: Panamint Rattlesnake and California King Snake present in area. Also Mule Deer, Gray-headed Pika, American Beaver, and Gray Fox. Bird species include Hepburn's Rosy-Finch, Sierra Nevada Rosy-Finch, Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch, and Rose-breasted Grosbeak.
Insider tips for Four Jeffrey: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Sites close to the creek offer good shade and creek sounds; sites closer to the slope offer mountain views Fish cleaning station available on-site for anglers
Skip Four Jeffrey if: You want solitude — campground is very popular. You have an RV requiring hookups — no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs.
Best time to visit Four Jeffrey: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Forks Campground (Inyo) (Bishop, CA), Bishop Park Group (INYO, CA), Table Mountain (Inyo) (Bishop, CA), Horton Creek Campground (Bishop, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Four Jeffrey
Cell signal at Four Jeffrey (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.
Four Jeffrey is a mostly shaded campground with gorgeous views of Table Mountain along the South Fork of Bishop Creek. Campers enjoy fishing and swimming in the trout-stocked creek. The nearby John Muir Wilderness provides plenty of hiking opportunities to view impressive lakes and glaciers.The campground offers several single-family sites, all with picnic tables, food storage lockers and campfire rings with grills.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Sites close to the creek offer good shade and creek sounds; sites closer to the slope offer mountain views
Fish cleaning station available on-site for anglers
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Highway 395 in the center of Bishop, turn west on Line Street (Highway 168) and continue west for 14 miles, then drive south on South Lake Road. The campground is 1 mile up South Lake Road.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
Frequently asked questions
RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakableHow much does Four Jeffrey cost per night?+
What season is Four Jeffrey open?+
Does Four Jeffrey have hookups?+
What is the maximum RV length at Four Jeffrey?+
How do I make reservations at Four Jeffrey?+
What is the cell service like at Four Jeffrey?+
What season is Four Jeffrey open, and what are check-in times?+
Official resources
●Data sources on this page
CamperWatch never fabricates data. Where data is unavailable, it is not shown.
Nearby Campgrounds
Own a campground nearby?
List free on CamperWatch — we take 5% only on bookings we send. No monthly fee.