4.43135 reviewsPrice
$14/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$14/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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1360 N. Main St., BISHOP, California, 93514, United States
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Learn more about alerts →Trout fishers and fall campers get the most out of this place. October hits a sweet spot: aspens turn, mosquitoes thin out, crowds drop after Labor Day, and the creek stays fishable. Site 19 gets specific praise; skip sites 6-11 and 17 under the powerlines.
Summer weekends without a camp host means loud music past midnight is a real possibility, not just a risk. Add unreal mosquito pressure after dark and no guaranteed potable water, and light sleepers or families expecting enforced quiet hours will be disappointed.
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Rated higher than 31% of graded campgrounds
Graded on what 62 campers actually wrote - graded on 14 things that make or break a trip. Each topic is graded against every other campground on it - A is among the best, C about average. No star ratings.
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Fall brings the most comfortable camping conditions. Daytime temperatures typically range from 55–75°F with crisp nights between 30–45°F. Creek flows ease from spring runoff, making fishing steady and trails firm. Aspen and cottonwood color peaks in October. Crowds thin after Labor Day, so you'll find quieter sites and easier access. Summer delivers reliably warm, dry days but expect dust and mosquitoes during peak season. Winter occasionally dusts the landscape with snow and brings cold temperatures, appealing mainly to cold-weather campers seeking solitude.
Spring runoff keeps creek flowing and fishing steady; some reviews note seasonal variability.
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Taboose Creek Campground offers basic but essential amenities for a rustic camping experience. Notable features include fire rings and picnic tables at campsites, a stream/creek running through the campground, and vault toilets. A dumpster is available for trash disposal. The campground lacks potable water as it is currently unavailable, according to official information. However, mixed reviews exist in user feedback: 'There is now a well for potable water on site!' (Grant Cooper, 2018) and 'They have potable water but it's not always working.' (Larry Haberkern, 2021). Additionally, there is no camp host present, leading to some complaints about noise and lack of enforcement, as noted by users: 'People play loud music every night' (Kevin Kim, 2023).
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