California · published-coordinate region
East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA)
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USDA Forest Service71Supported overnight records
2Published site categories
71Sites with a reported party limit
A useful starting point, not a fit guarantee. Site-specific warnings are absent from this export. Published lengths may include a tow vehicle. Check the official site page for current notes, restrictions, approach and configuration before booking. No live availability is shown.
A closer look at the campground
Overview
East Fork Canyon is in a beautiful wooded section of Rock Creek Canyon, near Lower Rock Creek. Anglers, hikers and photographers enjoy this scenic location in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California.
The facility is large and accommodating, with several loops of campsites.Opening and closing dates for the season are dependent on weather.Recreation
Rock Creek and other waterways in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains are known for their exceptional trout fishing. A catch from the creek may include brook, brown, rainbow and stocked Alpers trout, while anglers in the backcountry are treated to populations of golden trout.
The area's majestic scenery and challenging trails are an obvious draw for hikers and mountain bikers. There are several trails in and around Rock Creek Canyon, some of which meander around high-elevation alpine lakes.Facilities
The campground has four loops. Some campsites are close together, and some sit along the banks of the creek. There is a mix of sun and shade.
Firewood is available for purchase on-site.
Bears inhabit the area; bear-proof lockers for food storage are located throughout the campground.Natural Features
This beautifully wooded area is dense with pine and fir trees, with aspens that turn golden and shimmer in the fall. Sitting at an elevation of 8,900 ft., East Fork offers views of the taller mountain peaks that surround it.
The campground is adjacent to the clear, cold and cascading Rock Creek, which originates in the John Muir Wilderness and runs for 22 miles through the bottom of Rock Creek Canyon.
The area is home to abundant wildlife, including black bear, mountain lions, mule deer, pine marten, pika and many species of fish and birds.
Nearby Attractions
For campers interested in local events, Mule Days are held in nearby Bishop over Memorial Day weekend, and the Mammoth Jazz Jubilee is hosted in Mammoth in mid-July.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (760) 935-4012.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 71 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
71
Vehicle limit
71
Vehicle length
68
Driveway entry
63
Shade
42
Bars show counts, not a quality, accessibility or suitability score.
The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
46
Tent Only Nonelectric
25
Operator directions
From Bishop or Mammoth Lakes, California, follow U.S. Highway 395 (about 30 miles north of Bishop). Take the Tom's Place exit and go 6 miles on Rock Creek Road.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
71 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 71 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 001 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 002 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 003 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 004 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 016 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 017 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Not reported 28 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 018 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 019 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 18 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 020 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 23 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Not reported 18 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 021 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 022 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 023 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 024 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 36 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 32 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 025 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 23 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 026 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 28 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Not reported 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 027 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 38 ft Tent: 38 ft Trailer: 38 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 028 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 029 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 27 ft Tent: 27 ft Trailer: 27 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 030 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 23 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Not reported 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 031 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 20 ft Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 32 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 032 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 21 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Not reported 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 033 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 034 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 18 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Not reported 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 035 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 20 ft Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 036 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 26 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 037 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 21 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 038 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 42 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 039 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 040 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 34 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 041 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 34 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 042 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 043 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Not reported 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 044 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 045 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 18 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 046 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 33 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 047 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 20 ft Tent: 28 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 048 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 15 ft Tent: 26 ft Trailer: 15 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 049 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 55 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 050 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 18 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 051 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 052 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 053 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 15 ft Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 15 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 054 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 10 ft Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 10 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 055 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 102 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 36 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 103 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 104 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 18 ft Tent: 23 ft Trailer: 18 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 28 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 105 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 106 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 107 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 38 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 108 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 24 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 110 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 20 ft Tent: 28 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 111 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 112 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 20 ft Tent: 37 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 113 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 15 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 15 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 114 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 115 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 44 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 116 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 117 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 38 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 118 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 55 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 119 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 38 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 120 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 121 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 55 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 122 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 65 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 123 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 55 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 124 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 55 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 125 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 126 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 127 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 128 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 18 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 18 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 28 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 129 EAST Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 42 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
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