Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232396
When East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA) reopens
East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
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Openings · last 90 days
151
151 openings were recorded here in the last 90 days, but none in the last 30 — the pattern below would describe the past, not this season, so we do not chart it. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
About East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA)
Overview
East Fork Canyon is in a beautiful wooded section of Rock Creek Canyon, near Lower Rock Creek. Anglers, hikers and photographers enjoy this scenic location in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California.
The facility is large and accommodating, with several loops of campsites.Opening and closing dates for the season are dependent on weather.
Recreation
Rock Creek and other waterways in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains are known for their exceptional trout fishing. A catch from the creek may include brook, brown, rainbow and stocked Alpers trout, while anglers in the backcountry are treated to populations of golden trout.
The area's majestic scenery and challenging trails are an obvious draw for hikers and mountain bikers. There are several trails in and around Rock Creek Canyon, some of which meander around high-elevation alpine lakes.
Facilities
The campground has four loops. Some campsites are close together, and some sit along the banks of the creek. There is a mix of sun and shade.
Firewood is available for purchase on-site.
Bears inhabit the area; bear-proof lockers for food storage are located throughout the campground.
Natural Features
This beautifully wooded area is dense with pine and fir trees, with aspens that turn golden and shimmer in the fall. Sitting at an elevation of 8,900 ft., East Fork offers views of the taller mountain peaks that surround it.
The campground is adjacent to the clear, cold and cascading Rock Creek, which originates in the John Muir Wilderness and runs for 22 miles through the bottom of Rock Creek Canyon.
The area is home to abundant wildlife, including black bear, mountain lions, mule deer, pine marten, pika and many species of fish and birds.
Nearby Attractions
For campers interested in local events, Mule Days are held in nearby Bishop over Memorial Day weekend, and the Mammoth Jazz Jubilee is hosted in Mammoth in mid-July.
71 monitored sites7 FCFS sitesRVs up to 65 ftNo hookups42 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 6
Getting there
From Bishop or Mammoth Lakes, California, follow U.S. Highway 395 (about 30 miles north of Bishop). Take the Tom's Place exit and go 6 miles on Rock Creek Road.
Inyo, CA760-935-4825
CampingFishingHikingHorseback RidingPicnickingWildlife Viewing
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA)?
Online reservations for this facility, where offered, are made through Recreation.gov. Campsite Sniper has also detected 151 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. 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 does not currently hold availability data for East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA), so there is nothing to date here. That is a gap in coverage — it does not mean the facility is full or closed. Check Recreation.gov for current dates.
How often do new openings appear at East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA)?
Campsite Sniper detected 151 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which sites at East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA) fit a 35-foot RV?
28 of the 71 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 65 ft. 68 of those 71 sites have a recorded maximum length and 3 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
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