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Inyo/Four Jeffrey
Overview
Four Jeffrey Campground offers a classic Eastern Sierra experience, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Inyo National Forest. Located at an elevation of approximately 8,000 feet, this park provides a cool mountain escape from the Owens Valley heat. It is a rustic destination that prioritizes scenery and immediate access to the outdoors over luxury resort features, providing a quiet atmosphere for those who love the mountains.
Location & Surroundings
The campground is situated in the scenic Bishop Creek Canyon, perched along the South Fork of Bishop Creek. Visitors are surrounded by towering granite peaks and a mix of Jeffrey pines and sagebrush. Its location provides a unique transition between the high desert floor and the rugged alpine environment, offering expansive views and fresh mountain air that define the Eastern Sierra Nevada region.
Amenities & Park Features
This is a traditional dry camping facility that accommodates both tents and RVs with various site lengths. While there are no utility hookups, the park provides the essentials for a comfortable wilderness stay. Key features include:
- Spacious paved parking spurs designed to accommodate trailers and motorhomes.
- On-site potable water access and well-maintained vault toilets.
- Each site is equipped with a picnic table, a fire ring, and a mandatory bear-resistant food locker for safety.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Anglers flock to this area for the world-class trout fishing found in the nearby South Lake, Lake Sabrina, and North Lake. Hikers can easily access numerous trailheads leading into the John Muir Wilderness for high-country treks. For those seeking local culture, the town of Bishop is just a short drive down the canyon, offering famous stops like Erick Schat’s Bakkery and various local galleries and gear shops.
Who This Park Is Best For
This campground is ideal for self-contained RVers who appreciate a natural, quiet setting and are comfortable without electricity or sewer connections. It serves as a perfect basecamp for outdoor enthusiasts, alpine photographers, and families looking to unplug. If you enjoy falling asleep to the sound of a rushing creek and waking up to crisp mountain temperatures, this park fits your travel style perfectly.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
George Doehne
Friendly and helpful host. Beautiful location - sites close to the creek have good shade and nice noises, sites closer to the slope have gorgeous views of the surrounding mountains. Bathrooms have running water and plumbing, are clean, and do not smell! Potable water stations are frequent.
Natalia Barber
stayed here one night in late july — no reservation, but we had no problem finding a spot !! the host was awesome and recommended a site by the river that was open just for the night. great views, clean bathrooms (w flushing toilets !!), a cute bunny sighting.. what more could a girl want! 10/10, will definitely be coming here again
Esteban Rivera
Beautiful sites, Amazing hosts, best maintained bathrooms I've seen. Always a great time!
Lucy Torres
Beautiful location, very clean and well maintained and it is also close to town. It is however a very popular sight so this is not the place to camp out if you want solitude. You have a very fair amount of space in your campsite but you will run into a lot of people there.
Sam Avasapian
A great campground with multiple FCFS sites and several loops of reservable sites. Clean bathrooms, nice benches and fire-pits and water available close to every site. The sites by the creek have a lot of shade but may be difficult for some folks to climb up and down. The majority of the sites don’t have much shade but are good size, you can bring an awning for shade. The camp hosts are great people, at least for the 6+ years I have gone. The location is great, very close to Intake 2, South lake, Sabrina lake, and of course Bishop creek.
Tan 譚Jim 宇均
Very good campground. The view is amazing in fall. You can camp beside the fall leaves and river. The best part is that it is flush toilet and it has light in the restrooms.
Rob Vomund
My wife and I camped at Four Jeffrey Campground for the first 9 days of October, 2024. During our first weekday period the camp was maybe 15% full. Come Friday and the weekend, however, the camp was 95% full, with lots of large groups. Then, come Monday, I bet the place was 5% full. What a difference! The camp offers many sites that are out in the wide open with no shade, but fantastic views of the mountains. However, there are maybe a dozen or so sites along the outer perimeter that offer aspen tree shade. And, a few of these back up to Bishop Creek. There was a wide mix of tent and RV campers. Not many huge RV's however, and generators were rare during our stay, thankfully! The bathrooms are flush with a sink, not hot water, but clean. The hosts were super nice and circled the place several times a day. The location is fantastic, being 10-15 minutes from North Lake, South Lake, Lake Sabrina and all of the hikes and beauty that come with those! We stayed in site #10, which was definitely one of the nicest, in our opinion. It offered partial shade, backing to the creek and decent spacing from the neighboring sites.
Anyi Chao
We came here for fall foliage in mid-October. It is an excellent location near South Lake and Lake Sabrina. Clean, beautiful scene, quiet and airy. The restroom is clean, too. The manager is friendly. There are wood for $9 a pack, so get your coins ready. Many sites are first come, first serve.
Courtney Rosiak-Quinto
Fantastic reservable campground at the base of an incredible outdoor playground. We timed the season just right so we got to see the beautiful aspens in their full display of color. Sites 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 are amongst the aspens, with the lower numbers being closest to the raging creek (if you appreciate that background noise). We camped on a mid-October weekend, and the campground was full, so we didn't feel totally alone but yet it was extremely peaceful (the cold probably scares away the fair weather campers). Potable water available, although in the late season temperatures, it was not available in the mornings as the spigots froze overnight (so come prepared with your own extra water), and the bathrooms were clean (despite the full campgrounds). No overflowing trash in the bins, and I'd say everyone there was doing their part to keep this beautiful spot clean. Camp hosts were very nice, and checked with folks every evening. About 15 minutes from the town of Bishop in case you forget something, or your length of stay requires a grocery trip. In the warmer months, I'd definitely bring a pop up, or shade structure, since most of these sites are in exposed sagebrush. Dog friendly; please leash your dogs! Even though your's may be friendly, others are in training/timid/etc., and there's nothing worse than stressing over someone's off-leash dog coming over to say hello when trying to relax in the outdoors. Not to mention when we were there, a collared mountain lion had several pings in the meadow behind the aspens. Lovely magical spot under the care of the National Forest Service. Well done!
Gerry Saenz
Nestled amidst the Eastern Sierra Nevada, Four Jeffrey Campground offers a perfect escape for those seeking a tranquil early summer getaway. June temperatures provide warm days averaging around 65°F and crisp nights dipping into the mid-40s. The campground has lively creek, its fast-flowing waters providing a constant soundtrack and a potential spot for fishing (depending on regulations). Scattered trees line the creek banks, offering shade for some campsites. Spacious, open sites dominate the central area, ideal for large groups. For those seeking shade, options closer to the creek might be preferable. All sites come equipped with essential amenities like bear boxes, fire pits, and picnic tables. The well-maintained restrooms feature flush toilets and sinks, but remember to pack your own soap and paper towels as these are not provided.