Big Trees Campground is off Highway 168 near Bishop Creek, 14½ miles west of Bishop. Access to the campground is 1 mile along Big Trees Road. Visitors to the campground enjoy a secluded site along the creek. Nearby Lake Sabrina and South Lake attract anglers who enjoy fishing from boats or float tubes. The speed limit on Lake Sabrina is 10 MPH. Anglers also find plenty of trout in Bishop Creek.
Hikers often set out from the trailhead at Lake Sabrina into the Sabrina Basin for day trips or overnight stays at one of the many beautiful lakes. Photographers and nature lovers appreciate the fall color of the aspens along the valley.
Big Trees Campground has 16 campsites along Bishop Creek. All of the sites can accommodate small RVs, trailers, and tents. The maximum stay at the campground is 7 days.
| Big Trees Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Big Trees Campground Location: | One mile off Lake Sabrina Road/Highway 168, 13½ miles west of Bishop |
| Elevation: | 7,440 feet |
| Mileage from major cities: | 281 miles north of Los Angeles 212 miles south of Reno. |
| Number of Campsites: | 16 |
| Camping Season: | Mid-May through mid-September, depending on weather |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 vehicles, 2nd vehicle $7 per night |
| Maximum Length of Stay: | 7 days |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Recreation Resource Management for Inyo National Forest |
| Information - Inyo NF, Bishop | (760) 873-2400 |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| No Reservations | All campsites at Big Trees Campground are first-come, first-served. |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: | 22 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | None designated, but some facilities are accessible |
| Fees: | $30 per night |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, 1:00 PM |
| Big Trees Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring, bear-proof food storage locker; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, vault toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | Available at nearby Four Jeffrey Campground |
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Bishop Creek
Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. Purchase firewood locally to avoid spreading pests.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Big Trees Campground
Many interesting areas to explore are spread along the Eastern Sierra. Among them are Sabrina Lake, Big Pine, Convict Lake, Rock Creek, and South Lake. For those staying at Big Trees Campground, Bishop Creek and Lake Sabrina are nearby.
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