Established Camping
Cedar Flat Group Campground
Cedar Flat Group Campground is located near Bishop in the Inyo National Forest, surrounded by forested terrain. The area experiences temperature highs around 90°F in summer and lows near 20°F in winter. Visitors can explore the nearby Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest and the scenic Bishop Creek Canyon.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Inyo National Forest
Overview
Cedar Flat Group sites are popular with academic institutions for geology field trips. With no nearby light sources, the night sky is brilliant for star gazing and night photography.
Recreation
A perfect location for star gazing, geology and hiking.
Natural Features
Cedar Flat is in the Inyo National Forest, east of the Owens Valley in the White Mountains. The campsites are at an elevation of 7,300ft. and located in an arid landscape dotted with pinyon and juniper trees, rabbit brush and sage.
Nearby Attractions
White Mountain Peak is the third highest peak in California at 14,246 feet. Trails in the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest lead to the oldest living trees in the world.
Location
Cedar Flat Group Campground is located in California
Directions
From Big Pine go east on Highway 168 APPROXIMATELY 11.5 miles and turn left into the campground entrance. The junction of 168 and White Mt Road (to the BRISTLECONE PINES) is about 1/2 mile beyond the campground entrance. Highway 168 is narrow and steep. RV's and large vehicles should note a section of the road is a single lane with very limited visibility. UPHILL traffic has the right of way, BUT BE prepared to stop and back up to the last wide spot if necessary.
Address
798 North Main Street
Bishop, CA 93514
Coordinates
37.2770083 N
118.1514722 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonGood
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Pets
- Fires