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McGee Creek Campground

Inyo National Forest, California

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As of October 2026, McGee Creek Campground is a campground in Inyo National Forest, California with 18 campsites. McGee Creek Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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McGee Creek Campground is located at 37.5644° N, 118.7847° W.

people allowed on each site: 6

McGee Creek Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Stay and booking rules

Taxes apply
Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive nights
Minimum stay: 1 consecutive nights

Published by Recreation.gov for McGee Creek Campground, read on October 1, 2026.

Campsites at McGee Creek Campground

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Standard 18

What an RV fits

16 ft1 site
20 ft6 sites
21 ft1 site
22 ft5 sites
24 ft5 sites

Amenities

potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain · Access: Paved road.

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

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

Every site is in the MCGE loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV
001	Standard	6	22 ft
002	Standard	6	22 ft
003	Standard	6	22 ft
004	Standard	6	20 ft
005	Standard	6	24 ft
006	Standard	6	20 ft
007	Standard	6	20 ft
008	Standard	6	21 ft
009	Standard	6	24 ft
010	Standard	6	20 ft
019	Standard	6	20 ft
020	Standard	6	24 ft
023	Standard	6	22 ft
024	Standard	6	24 ft
025	Standard	6	16 ft
026	Standard	6	24 ft
027	Standard	6	20 ft
028	Standard	6	22 ft

About McGee Creek Campground

Overview

McGee Campground provides a pleasant, sunny location for family camping between Bishop and Mammoth Lakes in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains.

The campground's proximity to U.S. Highway 395 and the adjacent John Muir Wilderness make it a hot spot for hiking, rock climbing, fishing, wildlife viewing, horseback riding, hunting, photography and geology study.

Recreation

Majestic scenery and challenging trails draw in hikers, mountain bikers and equestrian enthusiasts. The McGee Creek Trailhead, a popular trail for hiking and horseback riding into the McGee Canyon area of the John Muir Wilderness, lies just two miles from the campground.

The eastern Sierras are known for exceptional trout fishing. McGee Creek and nearby Crowley Lake have some of the best fishing in the area.

The area's interesting geology also makes it popular for rock hounding.

Facilities

McGee offers about 28 reservable, open and sunny campsites. Each site has a picnic shelter. Roads and camping spurs are paved.

Bear-proof lockers are provided for food storage and firewood is for sale on-site.

Natural Features

The campground is situated in an expanse of silvery white sagebrush and near a meadow lined with aspens. It sits at an elevation of 7,600 feet and offers outstanding views of high mountain peaks in the John Muir Wilderness. McGee Creek runs alongside it, with some sites sitting along the banks of the water.

Nearby Attractions

For campers interested in local events, Mule Days are held in Bishop over Memorial Day weekend, and the Mammoth Jazz Jubilee is hosted in Mammoth in mid-July.

Visitors can explore the magnificent John Muir Wilderness, which stretches for 100 miles along the crest of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It is a land of lofty snow-capped mountains, deep canyons and vast expanses of glacially-carved terrain, and offers extensive hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails.

Rules and notices at McGee Creek Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on October 1, 2026. Check McGee Creek Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

No RV or camping trailers over 28ft.

This is a high elevation facility; please use caution when traveling from lower elevations

Be bear aware; keep all food out of site in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating; always keep a clean camp and do not feed any wild animals

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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McGee Creek Campground FAQ

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

McGee Creek Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 18 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

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

Cancellations happen frequently at McGee 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 McGee Creek Campground have?

McGee Creek Campground has 18 campsites.