Go if
Hikers staging for Piute Pass or Lamarck Trail will wake up at the trailhead. Grab a walk-in site for real separation from the loop, and fish North Lake for Rainbow, Brook, and Alpers trout within half a mile of camp.
North Lake Campground
4.2134 reviews37.2272, -118.6273 is the general location near North Fork Bishop Creek, California.
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Quick Facts
9,500 ftPrice
$32/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
11 campsites
Season
Open from May 15 to ...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Quick Facts
9,500 ftPrice
$32/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
11 campsites
Season
Open from May 15 to ...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
North Lake Campground
$32.00 - $32.00 / night
Campsite Fees
Single Site: $32 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $10 per vehicle per night
Standard Site Fee$32.00
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37.2272, -118.6273 is the general location near North Fork Bishop Creek, California.
North Lake Campground
37.2272, -118.6273 is the general location near North Fork Bishop Creek, California.
Nearby places
Bishop (approximately 18 miles), Mammoth Lakes (approximately 55 miles).
Nearby supplies
Cardinal Village Resort offers limited groceries, fishing supplies, internet access, and a cafe serving breakfast and lunch, located nearby.
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About North Lake Campground
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Skip if
No potable water, no showers, and sites packed close together with thin screening between them. First-come, first-served means a Friday arrival with no backup plan leaves you hunting for camp in the dark on a narrow access road.
From the U.S. Forest Service
Reference information about North Lake Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
Overview
<p>North Lake Campground is situated among the trees and adjacent to the north fork of Bishop Creek. It is a lovely campground - all 11 campsites have shade among the tall Jeffery and Lodgepole pines. Three of the sites are very short walk-in's. The remainder have small parking spots at the sites. The road to North Lke is partially paved and partially gravel and is narrow and winding. Trailers and RVs are prohibited. In the spring and early summer, mosquitoes can be an annoyance. No piped water. </p>
Activities
<p> This is a nice tent area frequented by fishermen and backpackers. No RV's or trailers permitted.</p>
About the campground
The elevation is 9,200 ft. The campground, pack it in, pack it out, is a single loop through a pleasant stand of Aspen and Lodgepole pine next to North Fork Bishop Creek. Only 0.5 miles from the well stocked North Lake, the campground offers everything an angler might want. Grass and wildflowers provide color but little privacy. Some walk-in tent sites are tucked in among trees and are the most private. Bear box food containers are found throughout campground. The nearby Cardinal Village Resort offers a variety of services from limited groceries and fishing supplies to internet access, a cafe serving breakfast and lunch, and much more. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. "Possessing/storing food so bears/wild animals have access will result in a fine of at least $150."
Seasons & access
Open May 16 through October 15 Inyo National Forest 131
Directions
In Bishop, CA, at intersection of US Rt. 395 and State Rt. 168, take Rt. 168 west 18.5 miles to North Lake sign. Turn right after sign and go 2.2 miles to campground. NOTE: The last 2.1 miles are steep, single-lane alternating gravel and paved road.
- National Forest
- Inyo National Forest
- Ranger District
- White Mountain
- Elevation
- 9,200
- Rate
- $23 per day
- Maximum Stay
- 7
