Mountain Glen Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Typically operates from early May through September, weather permitting. First-come, first-served only with no advance reservations.
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.
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.
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.
Reds Meadow Road Closure Order
This Forest Closure Order prohibits being on the entirety of Reds Meadow Road to provide public safety during the 2025 reconstruction season.
ESCCRP Project Area Closure
This forest order prohibits access to roads affected by the ESCRRP project to provide for public safety while contractors perform forest health and fuels reduction work surrounding the Town of Mammoth Lakes and beyond.
Inn Fire Closure Order
This Forest Closure Order prohibits entrance into the Inn Fire Area Closure to protect public health and safety from environmental hazards, wildfire, and wildfire suppression operations.
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.
About
Mountain Glen Campground is a small, intimate campground located along Bishop Creek on the South Lake Road in Inyo National Forest. With just five walk-in sites tucked among aspens and willows next to the creek, it offers a peaceful camping experience at 8,200 feet elevation. The campground is particularly popular as a staging area for backpacking trips into the John Muir Wilderness or as a quiet weeklong retreat. The campground provides basic amenities including vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings at each site. Bear boxes are provided and must be used, as this is active bear country. No potable water is available, so campers must bring their own. The intimate setting and limited parking make this campground best suited for tent campers and those seeking a more primitive experience. Sites are first-come, first-served with no advance reservations. Bishop Creek offers excellent fishing opportunities for rainbow and brown trout. The campground's location provides easy access to South Lake and numerous hiking trails leading into the Sierra Nevada backcountry. The scenic Bishop Creek canyon features stunning alpine scenery, particularly during fall when the aspens turn golden.
Directions
From Bishop, take State Route 168 (Line Street) west approximately 15 miles. Turn left at the junction of South Lake Road. The campground is on the left approximately 3 miles past Four Jeffrey Campground.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| 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 | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 873-2500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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