Big Trees Campground Inyo National Forest California

Big Trees Overview

Big Trees Campground is located among a forest of tall Jeffrey Pines and along the banks of Bishop Creek. The campground has 16 campsites (some walk-in tent only) and all are first-come first-serve.   The campground is generally open mid-May to mid-October.

Our favorite Big Trees campsites are 5, 6, 10, 13, 14 and 16.

Amenities include drinking water, vault and flush toilets. Each campsite also has a table, fire ring, grate and food storage locker.

Big Trees – Area Recreation

Outdoor recreation in the area includes fishing, backpacking, hiking, horseback riding, picnicking and wildlife viewing.

Other campgrounds in the area include Four Jeffrey, Forks, Bishop Park, Bitterbrush and Sabrina.

Reservations:

First Come, First Served

Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Campsite Tables
• Comfort Station
• Drinking Water
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Food Storage Locker
• Hike/Bike Campsites
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Restrooms (Flush Toilets, Vault Toilets)

Activities

• Backpacking
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Creek
• Fishing
• Fly Fishing
• Hiking
• Horseback riding
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing