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Price
$24 - $34/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
13 campsites
Season
Campground open seas...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Intake 2 Campground, near State Route 168 west of Bishop, California
Anglers and tent campers who can arrive mid-week will get the most out of this place. Fall is the standout season: maples along the creek go gold and crimson, trout feed actively, and the crowds thin. Bring all your own water and pack the bear locker tight.
No potable water on-site, and flush toilets have been swapped for porta-potties in recent years. If dry camping isn't your thing, this setup will wear thin fast. Large rigs should look elsewhere too, the loop is tight and access roads punish anything over mid-size.
Reference information about Intake 2 Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Known for the fishing, Intake 2 is a small lake along the road to Lake Sabrina, just past the South Lake turn off. There are 5 walk in sites on the west shore of the lake and 11 sites suitable for small vehicles near the creek above Intake 2.</p>
The elevation is 8,200-ft. NOTE: This campground came on line after the author's visit to the Inyo National Forest. All information is provided by the White Mountain Ranger District Office. The campground has two sections: Upper and Walk-in. The Walk-in section is sunny walk-in tent campsite, has its own water and flush toilet and is closest to Bishop Creek. A camper-made "beater" trail along Bishop Creek links this section to the nearbay Big Trees campground. The Upper section is a tight single loop and not recommended for large motorhomes or travel trailers. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. Bear-proof food storage boxes are provided at campsites. "Possessing/storing food so bears/wild animals have access will result in a fine of at least $150."
Services provided April 23 through October 31
The parking aprons are gravel. A dump station, with no potable water, is available at 4 Jeffrey campground, one mile east and off Rt. 168.
In Bishop, CA, at intersection of US Rt. 395 and State Rt. 168, take Rt. 168 west 16.3 miles to campground on left.
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Fall is the sweet spot here. Daytime highs from mid-40s to mid-60s°F, nights in the 20s–30s°F, and the maples along the creek turn brilliant gold and crimson. Trout feed actively in the cooling water, trails empty out after summer crowds, and the air feels crisp without the July heat. Early snow is possible, so bring layers. Summer works too, but expect cooler nights at this elevation and busier sites. Winter brings moderate snow and closes most access.
Called the 'sweet spot'; maples turn gold/crimson and trout feed actively—fall is highlighted repeatedly.
Potable water is not available at this site. No electrical hook ups.
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