Willow Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. The 2025 operating season was May 16 through October 7. The campground typically reopens in mid-May depending on snow 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.
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
Willow Campground is a small, intimate campground in the Bishop Creek drainage of Inyo National Forest, featuring just 8 campsites shaded by quaking aspen with willow thickets along the creek. Located at 9,000 feet elevation on South Lake Road, this primitive campground offers a peaceful retreat for tent campers, with RVs and trailers prohibited. The campground provides basic amenities including vault toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and bear-proof food storage lockers at each site. No potable water is available on-site, though the nearby creek can be filtered or treated. The South Fork of Bishop Creek offers fishing opportunities for rainbow and brown trout. The Tyee Lakes trailhead is located near the campground, providing access to high-country hiking. This first-come, first-served campground operates seasonally with a 7-day maximum stay during peak summer months. The location provides convenient access to South Lake and other Bishop Creek Canyon recreation areas while maintaining a quieter atmosphere than busier campgrounds closer to the trailheads.
Directions
From Bishop, head west on State Route 168 (Line Street) for approximately 15 miles. Turn left on South Lake Road. The campground is on the left approximately 4 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 | $29 |
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 | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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