Big Pine Canyon Group Campground
Closed — Closed for the season due to winter conditions. The campground typically operates seasonally from late spring through fall, closing when snow makes the access road impassable.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Monache Meadows Area Seasonal Road Closure
To provide for public safety and protection of natural resources during snowy and muddy conditions.
Stay Limits, Parking, and Developed Recreation Site Use
This forest order was put in place to protect natural resources and promote public safety.
Reds Meadow Road Reconstruction Project
www.fs.usda.gov/r05/inyo/projects/reds-meadow-road-reconstruction
Wilderness Use Restrictions
This Forest Order prohibits recreating within the portions of the John Muir, Ansel Adams, Hoover, and Golden Trout Wildernesses located in the Inyo National Forest. Please click on the PDF version for all Exhibit maps B - G. The website will not allow for more JPG formats to be uploaded than what…
Mount Whitney Zone Access Restrictions
This forest order prohibits recreating in the Mount Whitney Zone to provide for public safety and protect natural resources.
Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Campfire Restrictions
This forest order prohibits campfires in portions of Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Areas that are located on the Inyo National Forest, as shown on the Exhibits.Please click on the PDF version for all Exhibit maps B - S. The website will not allow for more JPG formats to be uploaded than what…
Golden Trout and Hoover Wilderness Campfire Restrictions
This forest order prohibits campfires in portions of Golden Trout and Hoover Wilderness Areas that are located on the Inyo National Forest, as shown in the Exhibits.
Eastern Sierra Climate and Communities Resilience Project Area Closure
This forest order prohibits access to roads affected by the Eastern Sierra Climate and Communities Resilience Project to provide for public safety while contractors perform forest health and fuels reduction work surrounding the Town of Mammoth Lakes and beyond. The closure orders are dynamic and…
Hot Creek Closure Order
This Forest Order prohibits recreating in Hot Creek within the Mammoth Ranger District.
Goat Prohibition Order
This Forest Order prohibits possessing or storing a goat within the Inyo National Forest Goat Prohibition Area.
Mammoth Mill Site Area and Trail Closure
This Forest Order prohibits recreating, entering or being in the Mammoth Mill Site Closure Area and the Mammoth Stamp Mill Trail.
B&B Mine Closure Order
This Forest Order prohibits recreating within the B&B Mine and Mill Site Closure Area.
Food and Refuse Storage Restrictions
This Forest Order prohibits food and refuse in locations in Exhibits A and C-J, unless stored in a bear-resistant container. Food and refuse in locations shown in Exhibit B must be stored in a bear-resistant container OR counter-balanced at least 15 feet above the ground and 10 feet horizontally…
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 10 at 10:53PM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
* WHAT...Snow and strong winds will make for hazardous conditions in the Eastern Sierra. Snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches between 8,000 and 9,500 feet expected. Snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches above 9,500 feet, with locally higher totals exceeding 1 foot possible along the ridgeline. Winds may gust as high as 60 mph, resulting in blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A break in snow is expected Saturday afternoon before snow moves back in Saturday evening and overnight.
About
Big Pine Canyon Recreation Area offers two distinct group camping experiences along the scenic Big Pine Creek in Inyo National Forest. The Clyde Glacier Group Site can accommodate up to 25 guests with paved parking for two 35-foot vehicles and six 20-foot vehicles, while Palisade Glacier Group Site is tent-only for up to 25 people. Both sites feature campfire rings and grills, with vault toilets and hand-pump drinking water available. The campground sits in a spectacular glacier-carved canyon heralded for having both the largest and southernmost glaciers in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The North Fork Trail climbs past waterfalls through Jeffrey pine, manzanita and sage to Big Pine Lakes at around 10,000 feet elevation, offering views of Palisade Glacier. The South Fork Trail leads to small lakes fed by glacial waters from Norman Clyde and Middle Palisade Glaciers. Fishing is popular in Big Pine Creek and the nearby lakes, while climbers utilize the steep canyon walls. The campground operates seasonally and closes for winter due to snow and road conditions. Bear activity is common in the area, and bear-proof food storage boxes are provided and must be used. Equestrian facilities are available for campers with horses. The campground is located within a designated developed recreation area where dispersed camping is not permitted.
Directions
From Highway 395 in Big Pine, turn west at the flashing yellow traffic light and continue on Crocker Street/Big Pine Road for 9 miles. The group campground is just above Upper Sage Flat Campground on the left.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $90 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| AliceA@camprrm.com | |
| Phone | +1 (760) 935-4339 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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