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Recreation Region: Bishop Region

Bishop Park Group Campground

Located along Bishop Creek located between the turn-off to South Lake and the community of Aspendell, this group camp is by reservation only. Facilities include flush toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings.

Popular activities include horseback riding, wildlife viewing, hiking, and fishing in a stocked trout stream. There are stores, marinas, restaurants, and pack stations in the canyon area. Campground is located near John Muir Wilderness trailheads.

CAUTION: Bears are frequent in this area. All food must be kept in approved containers. There are 2 bear proof storage lockers on site.

Current Conditions
Closed for the winter season. Tentative opening date: May 15, 2025

Reservations

Reservations required at www.recreation.gov or 877-444-6777

General Information

Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

Tent camping only. No RV camping in parking lot. Maximum of 25 people on this group site. There is room for only 8 vehicles on this group site. This site is not suitable for RVs or trailers. Maximum stay 14 days. Active bear area. All food must be secured overnight and when not attended, bear boxes are provided and must be used (typical bear box size 48" x 30" x 36").  Always keep a clean camp and do not feed wildlife.

Overnight Use:
Group (nonelectric) Site: $94/night.

 Two night minimum on weekends.

Dogs must be leashed in all developed recreation sites.

"White Mountain Ranger Station and Visitor Center in Bishop, CA"

Address: 798 N Main St Bishop, CA 93514
Phone: (760) 873-2500
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 8:30-4:30 (closed 12-1 for lunch) Closed Saturday-Sunday, Monday (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 37.2442

Longitude: -118.5934

Elevation

8,400'

Directions

From Bishop go west on State Route 168 (Line Street)approximately 13 miles toward Lake Sabrina and Aspendell. Bishop Park Group Campground will be on your left, about 2 miles after the South Lake road junction.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Other Amenities

No electrical hook ups.

Last updated April 30th, 2025