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Big Meadow Campground
This small 11 unit campground is sited along Rock Creek affording wonderful scenery, fishing and a peaceful setting.
At a Glance
| Reservations: | No Reservations, Register at Campground. |
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| Fees: | $33.00 per night. |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Busiest Season: | July-August |
| Restrictions: | Dogs on leash only. 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. |
| Closest Towns: | Crowley Lake, 8 miles or Bishop, 28 miles |
| Water: | Drinking water |
| Restroom: | Flush Toilet |
| Passes: | The America the Beautiful Access and Senior Passes are honored here for 1/2 price camping. |
| Operated By: | Concessionaire |
General Information
Directions:From Bishop go north on Hwy 395 approximately 23 miles (or South from Mammoth Lakes 10 miles) to Toms Place. Turn west on Rock Creek Road approximately 5 miles. Big Meadow Campground will be on your right about 1/2 mile past Iris Meadow Campground.
Parking:
Parking is limited. See the camp host or instructions on the bulletin board for parking additional vehicles.
Activities
Campground Camping
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Alerts & Warnings
- Phone lines and internet down intermittently at Visitor Centers
- Stage 1 Fire Restrictions effective July 1
- Restroom site improvements resume August 26 through mid-October (see list here)
- Rock Creek Lake Boat Launch under construction
- Mechanical fuel reduction treatment in Sherwin Creek area August through October
- Intake 2 Dam in Bishop Creek under maintenance by SCE until October 31