No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Big Pine Canyon continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 32 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 3, 2026): 16 open for online reservation · 16 reserved.
Where the open windows are
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 3, 2026Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 13 fall on weekdays and 3 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026September holds the most room. 15 of 26 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 2 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| CLY | 9 |
| PAL | 7 |
The 2 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotThe next bookable night is Sep 20. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
Multi-night stays. 4 2-night, 4 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site CLY.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 35 ft. 1 site takes 25 ft, 1 site takes 35 ft.
All 2 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLY | 35 ft | None | 9 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| PAL | 20 ft | None | 7 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
About Big Pine Canyon
Overview
Big Pine Canyon Recreation Area includes two group campground sites. Named for glaciers that can be seen at the end of the valley, Clyde Glacier Group Site and Palisade Glacier Group Site sit along Big Pine Creek.
Recreation
Fishing is a popular activity in the creek and nearby lakes. Climbers make use of the steep, glacier-carved canyon walls for excellent climbing opportunities.
The North Fork Trail climbs past waterfalls and zigzags through Jeffrey pine, manzanita and sage before it reaches Big Pine Lakes with views of Palisade Glacier, the largest glacier.
The South Fork Trail climbs to small lakes fed by glacial waters from Norman Clyde and Middle Palisade Glaciers, the southernmost glaciers.
Facilities
The Clyde Glacier standard campsite fits up to 25 guests. Parking includes two 35-foot and six 20-foot paved spaces. Palisades Glacier campsite is also paved and can accommodate 25 people for tent camping only.
Campfire rings and grills are provided.
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
The glaciers in the nearby John Muir Wilderness provide 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.
Getting there
From Highway 395 in Big Pine, California, turn west at flashing yellow traffic light and continue on Crocker Street/Big Pine Road for 9 miles. The group campground is just above Upper Sage Flat Campground on the left.
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Big Pine Canyon?
Reservations for Big Pine Canyon are made through Recreation.gov. 16 of 32 tracked site-nights are currently open (50%). Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Big Pine Canyon?
4 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 20 at site CLY. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Big Pine Canyon fit a 35-foot RV?
1 of the 2 sites that support RV analysis has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 35 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Big Pine Canyon?
September 2026, with 15 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 26.
When is the next open date at Big Pine Canyon?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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