North Lake Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. The 2025 operating season runs from May 15 through September 21. 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
North Lake Campground sits at 9,500 feet elevation in Inyo National Forest, tucked among tall Jeffrey and Lodgepole pines adjacent to the north fork of Bishop Creek. This intimate 11-site campground offers shaded camping with three very short walk-in sites and eight sites with small parking spots at each site. The access road to North Lake is narrow and winding, partially paved and partially gravel, making the campground unsuitable for RVs and trailers. The campground operates first-come, first-served with no advance reservations. Campers register at the campground upon arrival. North Lake serves as a gateway to excellent hiking and fishing opportunities in the Eastern Sierra. Spring and early summer visitors should be prepared for mosquitoes. The campground is located in active bear country, and all food must be stored in the provided bear boxes when not attended. No potable water is available on-site; campers must treat or filter water from nearby sources. The remote, high-elevation setting provides a quiet mountain experience with vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire pits at each site. The 7-day maximum stay limit applies.
Directions
From Bishop, take State Route 168 (Line Street) west approximately 18 miles. Turn right on North Lake Road and drive up the hill approximately 2 miles. Follow signs to the campground, located 1/2 mile past North Lake.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $32 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 0ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 0ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 873-2500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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