Bitterbrush Campground
Bitterbrush is a popular campground in spring and fall as it is frequently below the snow line or just has minor amounts of snow. 30 campsites. Bearproof food storage containers available in the campground. Free winter camping November-March
More like this: first-come in California · tent only in California
Site map
35 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 | $31.00 per night |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | Inyo National Forest |
| Booking | No Reservations. Register at campground. |
| Fees | $31.00 per night |
| Rules | Dogs on leash only. Maximum stay 14 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. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 37.2868° N, 118.5584° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedThree Creeks Rx/Support Season
38 mi from the campground
- PrescribedCy26 Snf Rx Support
39 mi from the campground
- PrescribedGrant Grove Fall Rx
44 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 ↗ | 2.8 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Fixe Hardware ↗ | 10.3 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
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BITTERBRUSH campground in Bishop, CA near the 395
Trails nearby
- 0.3 miEgypt1.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.9 miSchober Lookout Trail ↗5.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 4.1 miLongley Reservoir2.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.1 miHorton Lakes3.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.9 miCoyote Ridge Trail2.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
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
- 5 miJohn Muir Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 652,903 acres
- 8.9 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 · 13.6 mi
- Laws Narrow Gauge Railroad Historic DistrictHistoric district · Bishop · 14 mi
Guidebooks for Inyo National Forest and California
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Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject heading or by title.
Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Bitterbrush Campground?
No. Bitterbrush Campground is first-come, first-served. No Reservations. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Bitterbrush Campground?
$31.00 per night
Source: Forest Service
Is Bitterbrush Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Bitterbrush Campground have?
30 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Bitterbrush Campground?
Bitterbrush Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Bitterbrush Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Big Trees Campground (1.8 mi, first-come), Forks Campground (Inyo) (2.5 mi), and Four Jeffrey (2.6 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby