Intake 2 Campground
Known for the fishing, Intake 2 is a small lake along the road to Lake Sabrina, just past the South Lake turn off. There are 5 walk in sites on the west shore of the lake and 11 sites suitable for small vehicles near the creek above Intake 2.
More like this: first-come in California · tent only in California
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | $34.00 per night. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | Inyo National Forest |
| Fees | $34.00 per night. |
| Rules | Active bear area; bear boxes are provided and must be used (typical bear box size 48" x 30" x 36"). |
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Getting there
| Coordinates | 37.2474° N, 118.5870° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedCy26 Snf Rx Support
37 mi from the campground
- PrescribedThree Creeks Rx/Support Season
39 mi from the campground
- PrescribedGrant Grove Fall Rx
40 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 ↗ | 0.8 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Fixe Hardware ↗ | 13.1 mi |
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Intake 2 Campground - Inyo National Forest, CA
Trails nearby
- 2.2 miGrass Lake Outlet1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.4 miSchober Lookout Trail ↗5.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 2.6 miPiute Pass ↗4.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.7 miSabrina Basin ↗6.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.7 miLamarck Lakes2.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.1 miGrass Lake Spur0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse
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
- 1.9 miJohn Muir Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 652,903 acres
- 7.3 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 · 10.4 mi
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Intake 2 Campground?
No. Intake 2 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 Intake 2 Campground?
$34.00 per night.
Source: Forest Service
Is Intake 2 Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Intake 2 Campground have?
5 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Intake 2 Campground?
Intake 2 Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Intake 2 Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Bishop Park Group (0.4 mi), Bishop Park Campground (0.5 mi), and Forks Campground (Inyo) (0.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby