Fishing enthusiasts will find McGee Creek campground positioned on open foothills terrain within the Inyo National Forest, operating seasonally from May through October. The expansive layout accommodates RVs up to 35 feet alongside tent campers, with both reservation and first-come, first-served sites available at $27 per night.
The campground sits exposed to mountain winds, with individual shelters providing the primary shade at each site. Brooke E. notes the sites include "nice shaded picnic tables with bear box" and flat, clear tent pads. Flush toilets and running water serve campers throughout the facility, with reviewers consistently mentioning the clean, well-stocked bathrooms.
Creek access draws many visitors, while McGee Creek trailhead lies just two miles up the road for hiking opportunities. The campground functions well as a base for exploring the broader Mammoth Lakes area when other facilities reach capacity. Cell service remains available for those needing connectivity.
Campers seeking additional options in the region can explore campgrounds near Inyo National Forest for different elevations and settings. The facility provides firewood sales, trash service, and allows both pets and alcohol, making it suitable for extended stays during the active season.
Description
Overview
McGee Campground provides a pleasant, sunny location for family camping between Bishop and Mammoth Lakes in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains. The campground's proximity to U.S. Highway 395 and the adjacent John Muir Wilderness make it a hot spot for hiking, rock climbing, fishing, wildlife viewing, horseback riding, hunting, photography and geology study.
Recreation
Majestic scenery and challenging trails draw in hikers, mountain bikers and equestrian enthusiasts. The McGee Creek Trailhead, a popular trail for hiking and horseback riding into the McGee Canyon area of the John Muir Wilderness, lies just two miles from the campground. The eastern Sierras are known for exceptional trout fishing. McGee Creek and nearby Crowley Lake have some of the best fishing in the area. The area's interesting geology also makes it popular for rock hounding.
Facilities
McGee offers about 28 reservable, open and sunny campsites. Each site has a picnic shelter. Roads and camping spurs are paved. Bear-proof lockers are provided for food storage and firewood is for sale on-site.
Natural Features
The campground is situated in an expanse of silvery white sagebrush and near a meadow lined with aspens. It sits at an elevation of 7,600 feet and offers outstanding views of high mountain peaks in the John Muir Wilderness. McGee Creek runs alongside it, with some sites sitting along the banks of the water.
Nearby Attractions
For campers interested in local events, Mule Days are held in Bishop over Memorial Day weekend, and the Mammoth Jazz Jubilee is hosted in Mammoth in mid-July. Visitors can explore the magnificent John Muir Wilderness, which stretches for 100 miles along the crest of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It is a land of lofty snow-capped mountains, deep canyons and vast expanses of glacially-carved terrain, and offers extensive hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails.
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Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
McGee Creek Campground will be closed in 2026 until further notice due to wildfire damage. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and hope to be able to open at a later date in 2026 if possible.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundMcgee Creek is located in California
Directions
From U.S. Highway 395 in California, take the McGee Creek exit, located 8 miles south of Mammoth Lakes and 37 miles north of Bishop. Proceed 2 miles south up the paved McGee Creek Road. The campground is on the left.
Address
INYO
CA
Coordinates
37.5644444 N
118.7847222 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 4/21/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 4/21/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 56 min from Merced, CA
- 4 hrs 46 min from Fresno, CA
- 4 hrs 54 min from Visalia, CA
- 5 hrs 2 min from Hanford, CA











