Description

California, Forks Campground  Located in the Inyo National Forest.  Although the campground address is "Bishop", the campground is located 12 miles outside town.  

Direction:

From Bishop, go west on State Route 168 (Line Street)approximately 15 miles. Turn left at the junction of the South Lake Road, the campground will be the first right turn about 1/4 mile.

Please see the Campbase map tab for the exact location.

Comment

Forks Campground is located near the junction of the South Fork and the Middle Fork of Bishop Creek.  Most of the sites are tucked into the aspen and pine trees, some sites are along the banks of Bishop Creek.  Bear proof food storage containers are available.  This is an active bear area.  The area is remote and cellular service is not available.  Most camp spots are large.  Campbase estimates that RV's to around 35 feet can be accommodated.  Just 21 total RV or tent camp spots are available.  A camp host is usually available.  Vault toilets and drinking water are available.  The campground was closed during the Campbase visit in October.  This is a seasional campground being open from July through August.  Basically a summer campground.