Mcgee Creek
Inyo National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Mammoth Lakes, CA, CA
Price: From $35 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (114 reviews)
Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day
McGee Campground provides a pleasant, sunny location for family camping between Bishop and Mammoth Lakes in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains. The campground’s proximity to U.S. Highway 395 and the adjacent John Muir Wilderness make it a hot spot for hiking, rock climbing, fishing, wildlife viewing, horseback riding, hunting, photography and geology study.Majestic scenery and challenging trails draw in hikers, mountain bikers and equestrian enthusiasts.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Bear Boxes, Camp Host, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/mcgee-creek to be notified when sites open up.
McGee Creek offers a pleasant, sunny location in the eastern Sierra Nevada with stunning views and proximity to the John Muir Wilderness, making it ideal for hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing. Campers consistently praise the clean establishment, friendly staff, and beautiful scenery.
Wildlife alert: Greater Sage-Grouse, Great Basin Rattlesnake, Northern Rubber Boa, Mule Deer, and Canada Geese are present in the area.
Insider tips for Mcgee Creek: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with only 28 sites. Located 2 miles up paved McGee Creek Road from Highway 395, 8 miles south of Mammoth Lakes. Campground is near a pond with water views available at select sites. Firewood is available for purchase on-site.
Skip Mcgee Creek if: You need RV hookups—none are available at most sites, though self-contained RVs are suitable.. You require year-round camping—seasonal operations end after Labor Day..
Best time to visit Mcgee Creek: Memorial Day - Labor Day — Campground operates seasonally during this verified window only..
Nearby campgrounds: Crowley Lake Campground (Mammoth Lakes, CA), Convict Lake Campground (CROWLEY LAKE, CA), Aspen Group (Inyo) (Bishop, CA), French Camp (Bishop, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Mcgee Creek
Cell signal at Mcgee Creek (Mammoth Lakes, CA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 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.
McGee Campground provides a pleasant, sunny location for family camping between Bishop and Mammoth Lakes in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains. The campground’s proximity to U.S. Highway 395 and the adjacent John Muir Wilderness make it a hot spot for hiking, rock climbing, fishing, wildlife viewing, horseback riding, hunting, photography and geology study.Majestic scenery and challenging trails draw in hikers, mountain bikers and equestrian enthusiasts.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 28 sites.
Located 2 miles up paved McGee Creek Road from Highway 395, 8 miles south of Mammoth Lakes.
Campground is near a pond with water views available at select sites.
Firewood is available for purchase on-site.
Campground operates seasonally during this verified window only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From U.S. Highway 395 in California, take the McGee Creek exit, located 8 miles south of Mammoth Lakes and 37 miles north of Bishop. Proceed 2 miles south up the paved McGee Creek Road. The campground is on the left.
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- 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.
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