Palisades Group Campground
Inyo National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Tom’s Place, CA, CA
Price: From $95 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day
Palisades Group Campground lies along Rock Creek in Inyo National Forest, near Mammoth Lakes and Bishop, California. Well-suited for large families and groups, the facility provides access to fishing, hiking, scenic driving, photography and wildlife viewing.Hiking and fishing opportunities abound, with local lakes and streams within walking and driving distance. The eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains are known for their exceptional trout fishing.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Camp Host, Fishing
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Palisades Group Campground offers excellent fishing and hiking access along Rock Creek in Inyo National Forest near Mammoth Lakes, well-suited for large groups and families seeking trout fishing in the eastern Sierra Nevada.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Mountain Lion, Mule Deer, Great Basin Rattlesnake, and Great Basin Gopher Snake present in area.
Insider tips for Palisades Group Campground: Book a year in advance for summer availability at this popular group campground Arrive after June for optimal conditions; May trips may encounter snow and frozen lakes Self-contained RVs only—no hookups available
Skip Palisades Group Campground if: You need RV hookups. You're visiting before late June when snow and ice may still be present. You prefer year-round camping—seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Palisades Group Campground: July-August — Peak season after snow melts; campground operates Memorial Day through Labor Day with better fishing conditions than early May based on camper reports..
Nearby campgrounds: East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (Ca) (Bishop, CA), Rock Creek Lake (Inyo National Forest, Ca) (BISHOP, CA), Aspen Group (Inyo) (Bishop, CA), French Camp (Bishop, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Palisades Group Campground
Cell signal at Palisades Group Campground (Tom’s Place, 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.
Palisades Group Campground lies along Rock Creek in Inyo National Forest, near Mammoth Lakes and Bishop, California. Well-suited for large families and groups, the facility provides access to fishing, hiking, scenic driving, photography and wildlife viewing.Hiking and fishing opportunities abound, with local lakes and streams within walking and driving distance. The eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains are known for their exceptional trout fishing.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook a year in advance for summer availability at this popular group campground
Arrive after June for optimal conditions; May trips may encounter snow and frozen lakes
Self-contained RVs only
no hookups available
Peak season after snow melts; campground operates Memorial Day through Labor Day with better fishing conditions than early May based on camper reports.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From U.S. Highway 395, take the Tom's Place exit, 13 miles south of Mammoth Lakes or 30 miles north of Bishop. Turn left on Rock Creek Road and follow for about 6 miles to Palisades Group Campground on the right.
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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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