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Big Trees Campground Inyo National Forest California

Big Trees Overview

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Big Trees Campground is located among a forest of tall Jeffrey Pines and along the banks of Bishop Creek. The campground has 16 campsites (some walk-in tent only) and all are first-come first-serve.

The seasonal campground is generally open mid-May to mid-October. Amenities include potable (drinking) water, vault and flush toilets, and trash colleciton (dumpsters). Each campsite also has a table, fire ring, grate and food storage locker. Hookups are not available. Cell service is also not avalable.

Big Trees Campground – Area Recreation & Activities

Outdoor recreation in the area includes fishing, backpacking, hiking, horseback riding, picnicking and wildlife viewing.

Other campgrounds in the area include Four Jeffrey, Forks, Bishop Park, Bitterbrush and Sabrina.

Amenities
  • BBQ Grills
  • Campsite Tables
  • Cell Service - None
  • Comfort Station
  • Drinking Water
  • Equestrian trail
  • Fire Pit
  • Fire Rings
  • Firewood Available
  • Food Storage Locker
  • Pets OK
  • Picnic Tables
  • Restrooms (Flush Toilets, Vault Toilets)
  • Trash Collection
Activities
  • Backpacking
  • Biking
  • Bird Watching
  • Fishing
  • Fly Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Mountain Biking
  • Nature Trails
  • Photography
  • Picnicking
  • Stargazing
  • Wildlife Viewing
Last updated September 28th, 2026
Big Trees Road
Bishop, California 93514
760 873-2538
Lat / Long:

37.2657, -118.5784

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# of Campsites:

16

Campsite Vehicle Size:

30ft. to 50ft.

Season:

Mid May – Mid October

Elevation:

7,500

Dump Station:

Off-Site

The nearest RV dump station is about 11 miles down the road at Brown's Town Campground in Bishop.

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