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Big Pine Creek Campground

Inyo National Forest, California

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As of October 2026, Big Pine Creek Campground is a campground in Inyo National Forest, California with 25 campsites. Big Pine Creek Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Big Pine Creek Campground is located at 37.1258° N, 118.4325° W.

people allowed on each site: 6

Big Pine Creek Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Next Available Dates

Oct 5 (5 sites)Oct 6 (11 sites)Oct 7 (9 sites)

5 sites open on Oct 5 at Big Pine Creek Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 11:48 UTC.

Stay and booking rules

Minimum stay: 1 consecutive nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Big Pine Creek Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Big Pine Creek Campground

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Standard 21
Tent 4

What an RV fits

15 ft1 site
20 ft7 sites
25 ft3 sites
30 ft6 sites
35 ft4 sites

Amenities

restrooms
showers
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, hiking, climbing, photography, horse riding.

All sites at Big Pine Creek Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the BIG loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV
006	Standard	6	25 ft
007	Standard	6	20 ft
008	Standard	6	25 ft
009	Tent	6	-
010	Standard	6	20 ft
011	Standard	6	20 ft
012	Tent	6	-
013	Standard	6	20 ft
014	Standard	6	30 ft
015	Standard	6	20 ft
016	Tent	6	-
017	Standard	6	20 ft
018	Tent	6	-

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV
019	Standard	6	15 ft
020	Standard	6	35 ft
021	Standard	6	35 ft
022	Standard	6	35 ft
023	Standard	6	35 ft
024	Standard	6	30 ft
025	Standard	6	30 ft
026	Standard	6	25 ft
027	Standard	6	30 ft
028	Standard	6	20 ft
029	Standard	6	30 ft
030	Standard	6	30 ft

About Big Pine Creek Campground

Overview

Big Pine Creek Campground, surrounded by sprawling meadows and towering trees, is perfectly situated in the scenic Big Pine Canyon. Campsites are perched along the cool, fish-filled waters of Big Pine Creek.

Big Pine Canyon is heralded for having both the largest and southern most glaciers in the Sierra Nevada mountains.

The campground sits at 7,700 feet elevation among vegetation like Jeffrey pine, sagebrush, aspen and cottonwood trees.

Recreation

The creek and nearby Big Pine Lakes are great for fishing. Both water spots have rainbow, brown and brook trout.

The North Fork Trail gives hikers access to Big Pine Lakes and the Palisade Glacier. The trail climbs past waterfalls and zigzags through Jeffrey pine, manzanita and sage before it reaches Big Pine Lakes.

Facilities

This is a family-friendly and pet-friendly campground. Some campsites boast creek-front access, and each site accommodates a maximum of six campers. Vault toilets are provided for basic conveniences. Firewood is sold on-site.

Natural Features

Big Pine Canyon is heralded for having both the largest and southern most glaciers in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Palisade Glacier, the largest, sits above Big Pine Lakes. These impressive glacial lakes at around 10,000 feet elevation are the source of the North Fork of Big Pine Creek. The South Fork is bordered by the Palisade Crest with peaks over 14,000 feet and Middle Palisade Glacier, the southernmost glacier.

Nearby Attractions

Glaciers in the nearby John Muir Wilderness make an exciting hiking destination. A commercial pack station is within close proximity for horse enthusiasts looking for an outdoor adventure. A general store, pay showers and pond fishing can be found at a nearby resort.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (760) 872-4552.

Rules and notices at Big Pine Creek Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Big Pine Creek Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Electric hookups are not available

Two pets per site and leashed at all times.

This is a dry campground, no water.

Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site. One vehicle per single site is included with your reservation. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground if you did not pay for an Extra Vehicle Add On. Extra vehicles must fit on the parking spur at the site.

Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.

Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.

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Big Pine Creek Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Big Pine Creek Campground?

Big Pine Creek Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 25 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Big Pine Creek Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Big Pine Creek Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Big Pine Creek Campground have?

Big Pine Creek Campground has 25 campsites.