Big Pine Creek Campground
Inyo National Forest
Big Pine Creek Campground, surrounded by sprawling meadows and towering trees, is perfectly situated in the scenic Big Pine Canyon. Campsites are perched along the cool, fish-filled waters of Big Pine Creek.
Big Pine Canyon is heralded for having both the largest and southern most glaciers in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
The campground sits at 7,700 feet elevation among vegetation like Jeffrey pine, sagebrush, aspen and cottonwood trees.
This is a family-friendly and pet-friendly campground. Some campsites boast creek-front access, and each site accommodates a maximum of six campers. Vault toilets are provided for basic conveniences. Firewood is sold on-site.
Need to Know
- Electric hookups are not available
Two pets per site and leashed at all times.
This is a dry campground, no water.
Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground.
Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.
Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
Click here for more information about the Inyo National Forest
Natural Features
Big Pine Canyon is heralded for having both the largest and southern most glaciers in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Palisade Glacier, the largest, sits above Big Pine Lakes. These impressive glacial lakes at around 10,000 feet elevation are the source of the North Fork of Big Pine Creek. The South Fork is bordered by the Palisade Crest with peaks over 14,000 feet and Middle Palisade Glacier, the southernmost glacier.
Nearby Attractions
Glaciers in the nearby John Muir Wilderness make an exciting hiking destination. A commercial pack station is within close proximity for horse enthusiasts looking for an outdoor adventure. A general store, pay showers and pond fishing can be found at a nearby resort.
Recreation
The creek and nearby Big Pine Lakes are great for fishing. Both water spots have rainbow, brown and brook trout.
The North Fork Trail gives hikers access to Big Pine Lakes and the Palisade Glacier. The trail climbs past waterfalls and zigzags through Jeffrey pine, manzanita and sage before it reaches Big Pine Lakes.
Contact Information
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INYO CA
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 760-935-4339
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From Highway 395, turn west on Crocker Street in Big Pine, the continue west up Big Pine
Canyon Road for 10 miles to end of road. Turn left crossing Big Pine Creek
and left again past Glacier Lodge for 100 yards.
Available Campsites
- Site 002, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop BIG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop BIG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop BIG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop BIG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
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