Horton Creek Campground
Federal campground in Alabama Hills
Location: Bishop, CA, CA
Price: From $10 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (3 reviews)
Season: May through October
Horton Creek Campground offers 49 RV/tent sites, with four pull-through trailer spaces, maximum recommended RV length is 30 feet. All sites include a fire pit, picnic table and a lantern holder. Dump station fee is $10.00, no passes accepted.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Dump Station
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Horton Creek Campground offers 49 sites in a peaceful valley setting with creek access and Eastern Sierra mountain views. Google reviewers praise the calm winds, creek sounds, and variety of site options for tents and RVs up to 30 feet.
Wildlife alert: Rattlesnakes (Panamint Rattlesnake, Crotalus oreganus lutosus) and California King Snakes present; be mindful around site edges. Also present: White-tailed Jackrabbit, American Kestrel, Northern Yellow Warbler, Common Nighthawk, Olive-sided Flycatcher.
Insider tips for Horton Creek Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with no reservations, sites fill quickly Maximum stay is 14 days at one time, not exceeding 28 days per calendar year Dump station available for $12 fee; no passes accepted Closest amenities are 12 miles south in Bishop
Skip Horton Creek Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available. You require camping outside May-October seasonal window. You need reservations—first-come, first-served only.
Best time to visit Horton Creek Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Pleasant Valley Pit Campground (Bishop, CA), Forks Campground (Inyo) (Bishop, CA), Four Jeffrey (BISHOP, CA), Bishop Park Campground (Ca) (Bishop, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Horton Creek Campground
Cell signal at Horton Creek Campground (Bishop, CA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Horton Creek Campground offers 49 RV/tent sites, with four pull-through trailer spaces, maximum recommended RV length is 30 feet. All sites include a fire pit, picnic table and a lantern holder. Dump station fee is $10.00, no passes accepted.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with no reservations, sites fill quickly
Maximum stay is 14 days at one time, not exceeding 28 days per calendar year
Dump station available for $12 fee; no passes accepted
Closest amenities are 12 miles south in Bishop
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Alabama Hills fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Alabama Hills before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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