Set along a creek in the eastern Sierra Nevada, Bishop Park Campground operates under US Forest Service management within Inyo National Forest. The facility provides water hookups for RVs and allows both campfires and pets. Sites cost $34 per night with advance reservations available.
The campground's proximity to both creek and lake access makes it a functional base for anglers and paddlers. Campers can explore additional places to camp around Bishop for extended stays in the region. The Intake 2 Campground sits just 0.3 miles east for those needing backup options. Book ahead during peak season as hookup sites fill quickly.
Description
Overview
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 creek.__Families, friends, and special interest groups enjoy Bishop Park for its access to prime fishing and its serene setting on Bishop Creek. Bishop Park is an ideal setting for horseback riding, wildlife viewing, hiking, and fishing.
Recreation
Bishop Park is an ideal setting for horseback riding, wildlife viewing, hiking, and fishing. Tent sites back to the creek, allowing anglers to fish from the comfort of their campsite. The stocked stream contains rainbow, brown, brook and Alpers trout. Similar fishing opportunities can be found just upstream at Intake Lake II.
Facilities
The campground has 21 single campsites. All sites are reservable. Each site has provided picnic tables, fire rings with cooking grills, tent pads, food storage boxes. A campground host on site. The campground has drinking water and flush toilets. Bishop Park Campground is pet friendly. Pets must always be restrained or on a leash.
Natural Features
Bishop Park has campsites right on the creek. Many of the campsites are walk in tent sites. Not recommended for large RVs, there are a few sites that will accommodate smaller rigs. Families enjoy Bishop Park for its access to prime fishing and its serene setting on Bishop Creek. The campground is located near Inyo and John Muir Wilderness areas, with access to several trailheads, glaciers, and lakes.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundBishop Park Campground (Ca) — Inyo National Forest is located in California
Directions
From Highway 395 in the center of Bishop, turn west on Line Street (Highway 168), and drive 15 miles to the campground on the left.
Coordinates
37.244598 N
118.594407 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 5 hrs 1 min from Visalia, CA
- 5 hrs 9 min from Hanford, CA
- 5 hrs 31 min from Fresno, CA
- 6 hrs 18 min from Merced, CA
