Forks Campground (Inyo)

FS USDA Forest Service · Bishop, CA · Primitive

Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Not recorded
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access or season for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Style Primitive Potable Water Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites27
Sites Accepting RVs15
Tent-Only Sites11
Overnight Sites27

Location

37.2546, -118.5791 · 3 South Lake Road , Bishop , CA 93514

Description

Overview

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 Bishop Creek. 

Recreation

Forks Campground (Inyo) is an ideal setting for camping, wildlife viewing, hiking, and fishing.

Camphost on site.

Facilities

The campground offers 27 single-family sites, all with picnic tables, food storage lockers and campfire rings with grills. Amenities include drinking water, one accessible flush toilet and two vault toilets. All food must be secured in bear boxes provided and must be used (typical bear box size 48" 

Natural Features

Campsites are among aspen and pine trees, some sites are along the banks of Bishop Creek. 

Directions

From Bishop, go west on State Route 168 (Line Street) approximately 15 miles. Turn left at the junction of the South Lake Road, the campground will be the first right turn about 1/4 mile.

Details

Phone760-872-4552
ReservableYes

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