Bishop Region
Bishop is named for rancher Samuel Bishop, a First Sergeant with the Mariposa Battalion, who settled here in the 1860s, when the Owens Valley was being settled by cattlemen and miners. Three main drainages of Bishop Creek – the North (North Lake), Middle (Lake Sabrina), and South (South Lake) forks comprise Bishop Creek Canyon. Popular with anglers, campers, and hikers/backpackers. Climbing and bouldering are popular in locations such as the Buttermilks or the Druid Stones in the shoulder seasons when it is cooler.
Recreation Sites
Big Trees Campground
Site Open
Named for the very large Jeffery pines that grace the site, Big Trees Campground is located along the banks of Bishop Creek and affords nice camping and fishing opportunities. Some sites in shade and…
Bishop Park Campground
Site Open
Bishop Park is one of the most popular campgrounds in the Bishop Creek Area. Located on the banks of the Middle Fork of Bishop Creek, Bishop Park has grassy lawns and campsites right on the…
Bishop Park Group Campground
Site Open
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…
Bitterbrush Campground
Site Open
Bitterbrush is a popular campground in spring and fall as it is frequently below the snow line or just has minor amounts of snow. 30 campsites. Bearproof food storage containers available in the…
Forks Campground
Site Open
Forks Campground is located near the junction of the South Fork and the Middle Fork of Bishop Creek. Most of the sites are tucked into the aspen and pine trees, some sites are along the banks of…
Four Jeffrey Campground
Site Open
A large campground, 106 campsites, along the South Fork of Bishop Creek. Some sites have shade and some are in the open. Bear proof food storage containers available in the campground.
Intake 2 Campground
Site Open
Known for the fishing, Intake 2 is a small lake along the road to Lake Sabrina, just past the South Lake turn off. There are 5 walk in sites on the west shore of the lake and 11 sites suitable…
Mountain Glen Campground
Site Open
Mountain Glen is a small campground along Bishop Creek on the way to South Lake. This intimate, five-site campground is tucked in the aspens and willows next to the creek and makes for a perfect…
North Lake Campground
Site Open
North Lake Campground is situated among the trees and adjacent to the north fork of Bishop Creek. It is a lovely campground - all 11 campsites have shade among the tall Jeffery and Lodgepole pines.…
Sabrina Campground
Site Open
Sabrina Campground is a popular destination on the Inyo National Forest. 18 campsites. Most of the sites are in close proximity to Bishop Creek. About half of the sites are in the shade the other…