Campground

Forks Campground (Inyo)

Inyo National Forest · Bishop · California — managed by USDA Forest Service

Weekend availability at Forks Campground (Inyo)

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 12:54 AM PT

Sold out 1 of the next 6 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.

  • Fri, Sep 18
    Sold out
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Open
    18/26 sites
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Open
    10/26 sites
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Open
    15/26 sites
  • Fri, Oct 16
    Open
    14/26 sites
  • Fri, Oct 23
    Open
    26/26 sites

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

About this campground

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.

Getting there

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.

Contact
760-872-4552

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