Big Trees Campground
Named for the very large Jeffery pines that grace the site, Big Trees Campground is located along the banks of Bishop Creek and affords nice camping and fishing opportunities. Some sites in shade and some in open sunlight. Bear proof food storage containers available in the campground. 16 campsites.
More like this: first-come in California · tent only in California
Site map
16 campsite locations mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The site numbers are theirs and may not match the posts at the campground. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | $34.00 per night |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Inyo National Forest |
| Fees | $34.00 per night |
| Rules | Dogs on leash only. Maximum stay 7 days. Active bear area. All food must be secured overnight and when not attended; bear boxes are provided and must be used (typical bear box size 48" x 30" x 36"). Always keep a clean camp and do not feed wildlife. |
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Getting there
| Coordinates | 37.2657° N, 118.5784° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedCy26 Snf Rx Support
38 mi from the campground
- PrescribedThree Creeks Rx/Support Season
39 mi from the campground
- PrescribedGrant Grove Fall Rx
42 mi from the campground · 466 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 1.3 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Fixe Hardware ↗ | 12 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
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Big Trees Campground - Inyo National Forest, CA
Trails nearby
- 2.1 miEgypt1.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.9 miSchober Lookout Trail ↗5.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 3 miLongley Reservoir2.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.4 miGrass Lake Outlet1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.8 miPiute Pass ↗4.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.9 miLamarck Lakes2.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Inyo National Forest.
- inInyo National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,097,006 acres
- 3.2 miJohn Muir Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 652,903 acres
- 7.8 miSierra National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,418,790 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- John Muir Memorial ShelterBuilding · Grant Cove · 11.8 mi
Guidebooks for Inyo National Forest and California
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Big Trees Campground?
No. Big Trees Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Big Trees Campground?
$34.00 per night
Source: Forest Service
Is Big Trees Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Big Trees Campground have?
16 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Big Trees Campground?
Big Trees Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Big Trees Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Forks Campground (Inyo) (0.8 mi), Intake 2 Campground (1.4 mi, first-come), and Bishop Park Campground (1.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby