Big Pine Creek Campground

Cappie’s Scoop: I like camping especially when it’s right next to fun trails, a creek and a waterfall! The campground was very quiet and we had lots of choices on which campsite to pick. I told mom to get the one near the creek please. We got some fire wood and had a campfire which is a lot of fun and very warm. Since it was very chilly outside we slept in the car where it was very cozy and warm. Don’t hesitate to add YOUR scoop in the comments below!

Tips: Camp sites have a picnic table, food storage box, and a fire ring. Firewood is available for sale, $8 per bundle. Our favorite site is #29 because you can tent camp or sleep in the car and the driveway to park the car is “level” for sleeping. Yeah you really have to think about that! Site #9 is also really cool because it has a rock wall built around it with a rock chimney! Water is available across the way in the creek. Hiking trails to South Fork and North Fork Big Pine Creek to different alpine lakes are within walking distance. If Big Pine is full, Upper Sage Flat and Sage Flat Campgrounds are down the road.

Directions: From the town of Big Pine on 395 (south of Bishop and north of Independence and Lone Pine), head west on W Crocker Ave which turns into Glacier Lodge Rd. Continue for almost 10 miles and just before the road dead ends (at the trailhead), turn left and head towards the campground.