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.

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BISHOP, CA, CA★ 4.6 (177 reviews)From $34/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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 RV40 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
Bear boxesYes — at every site
Pull-throughsAvailable
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Flush Toilets

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 want solitude — campground is very popular✕ You have an RV requiring hookups — no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

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: 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.

Location

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760-873-3077· Inyo National Forest
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

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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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Four Jeffrey cost per night?+
Four Jeffrey costs $34 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Four Jeffrey open?+
Four Jeffrey is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Four Jeffrey have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Four Jeffrey?+
Four Jeffrey can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet.
How do I make reservations at Four Jeffrey?+
Four Jeffrey 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 Four Jeffrey?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Four Jeffrey is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Four Jeffrey open, and what are check-in times?+
Four Jeffrey is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
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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$34 /night★ 4.6 (177)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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