Aspen Group (Inyo)

Overview

Aspen Group Campground is a secluded, creek side camp in Inyo National Forest between Mammoth Lakes and Bishop, California. The group camping area is primitive and provides spectacular scenery, as well as fishing, hiking, photography and wildlife viewing.

The campground has plenty of wide-open spaces and group picnic areas, making it ideal for large parties and family functions.

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 may be treated to golden trout in the backcountry.

Hikers can explore the area majestic scenery on trails that meander around high-elevation alpine lakes. Several non-wilderness trails that range from easy to challenging, are a draw for mountain bikers in and around Rock Creek Canyon.

Facilities

The group camping area can be reserved for up to 25 guests. It provides flush toilets and drinking water, as well as ample space for RVs and tents.

Natural Features

The campground sits in a stand of rustling aspen trees that shimmer golden in fall. Situated at an elevation of 8,100 feet, Aspen offers views of massive peaks to the west and surrounding steep canyons.

The group site 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 martin, marmot and many species of fish and birds.

Nearby Attractions

A commercial pack station is within close proximity for horse enthusiasts looking for an outdoor adventure. Several general stores, restaurants, and pay showers are available at nearby resorts.

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

  • Pets allowed: all 1 sites
  • Group sites: all 1 sites
  • Longest rig: 30 ft
  • Largest party: 25 people

Directions

From Bishop, California, take Highway 395 northwest for 25 miles. Turn south at Tom's Place, and continue driving south for 4 miles onto Rock Creek Road, following signs to the campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

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John K
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Reviewed a year ago
Bathrooms fantastically clean Site is great My only issue is this: After avalanche / flooding a few years ago, parking area mow has golf ball size rock/ gravel. Very bad traction and difficult to manuever trailers. Often got stuck while backing or pulling Probably wouldnt bring trailers anymore
Yessica C
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Reviewed 2 years ago
Typically this is my absolute favorite site but the Avalanche did it dirty. Although the camp host should have prepared for camp season, that’s really what my review is about. Gravel was a large pile in the middle of the area where cars are parked. They removed 2 camp tables near the restaurant leaving only 2 near the field. For such a large camp site two tables aren’t suitable. The bear box closest to the tables did not have a key therefore we couldn’t use it. Had to trek to the one near the bathroom with no tables. They could have at least try to level the field in some way. It was soooo bumpy and full of holes with water (bugs were terrible), we ended up putting our tent along the parking area. I plan on going back of course because I’m super loyal to this site - it just wasn’t worth the price this go around. Bathrooms were clean. Trees were super bare and the creek path changed.
Yessica C
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Reviewed 4 years ago
My goodness did we have a wonderful time! The camp host helped us scare a teenage bear away when it got wind of our pastries. Totally our fault for leaving our items out for and unattended (even if it was for 7 mins). Camp site is clean there are plenty of bear boxes and bathrooms were private and very, very clean. Hands down the best site that I have camped at.
david s
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Reviewed 5 years ago
Campground is in a beautiful location alongside Rock Creek and has plenty of room for tents, RV’s, and activities. We had (4) tents(room for lots more) and (1) 30’ motor home. The (4) or (5) bear boxes provided more than enough room for all of the food and coolers to be stored. The restrooms were very clean and the large fire ring was really nice for cold nights we had. Would’ve been convenient to have a full size dumpster on site, but other than that everything else was perfect.
Dylan O
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Reviewed 5 years ago
This site never disappoints!
phillip s
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Reviewed 7 years ago
One of the bear lockers remains unfixed year after year. Depending on time of the year; some of the campsite might be muddy/ unusable. Site is great otherwise.
Availability

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Popularity: Moderate

Busiest in August, when about 41% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 11 years of reservations.

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