Inyo National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hikingLive availability via Recreation.gov· synced every 30 min
Bishop, CA, CA★ 4.6 (5 reviews)From $90/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
Table Mountain Group Campground is located 18 miles southwest of Bishop, California, along the South Fork of Bishop Creek. Here, the creek has bountiful trout to please anglers. Nearby glaciers and lakes make for incredible scenery and wildlife viewing is excellent.
Best for:AnglersHikersWildlife watchersFamiliesSites:Tent
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Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseCheck-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Bear boxesYes — at every site
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people
Amenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedEssentials
Fire RingsBear Boxes
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsBoat Launch
Straight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown 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 require RV hookups — none are available.✕ You're sensitive to mosquitoes — they are documented as significant during certain periods.✕ You need winter camping — seasonal operations close November through April.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand.
Visit during fall for optimal scenery and fewer mosquitoes.
No hookups available; plan accordingly for tent camping only.
Best: September-October
Fall colors are peak and campground is still open before seasonal closure in late October.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetT-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%
FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmAlert: Gray-headed Pika, American Pika, Mule Deer, Gray Fox, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Hepburn's Rosy-Finch, Sierra Nevada Rosy-Finch, Bald Eagle, Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch, and Panamint Rattlesnake have been documented in the area.
Location
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
760-873-2500· Inyo National Forest
Getting there →
From Highway 395 in the center of Bishop, turn west on Line Street (Highway 158) and continue west for 13 miles. Turn south on South Lake Road and continue for 5 miles to South Fork 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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
Frequently asked questions
RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakableHow much does Table Mountain (Inyo) cost per night?+
Table Mountain (Inyo) costs $90 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Table Mountain (Inyo) open?+
Table Mountain (Inyo) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Table Mountain (Inyo) have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Table Mountain (Inyo)?+
Table Mountain (Inyo) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Table Mountain (Inyo)?+
Table Mountain (Inyo) 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 Table Mountain (Inyo)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Table Mountain (Inyo) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Table Mountain (Inyo) open, and what are check-in times?+
Table Mountain (Inyo) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Official resources
●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
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
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
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
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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$90 /night★ 4.6 (5)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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