Camp ObserverBig Pine Canyon
Camp site features
Across 2 camp sites:
- Pets allowed: all 2 sites
- Group sites: all 2 sites
- Longest RV: 35 ft
- Largest party: 25 people
Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap
Nearest dump station: 11.7 mi
Directions
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.
Stay Limit
Check in from 2 PM, check out by 11 AM.
Reviews
Rigoberto S
Loop:Glac
Site:
Reviewed 3 months ago
Big Pines is one of the greatest places in California and in the United States, hands down for the hike. I would like to mention some improvements for this campground. When you book it shows 5 vehicles and 25 people, if you have 5 families and each family has a cooler or food, there is no way you will be able to fit all your food for 5 families in two bear boxes. Example Yosemite has Wawona for the same people and 5 cars but around 10 bear boxes, it would be great if they can put at least one more or two per group campground. There is also only one bathroom for the two biggest campsites, if each group takes their 25 guest, you can imagine one set of bathroom with two rooms for 50 people, it would work if it gets clean often. Big Pine Campground is smaller than Clyde Glacier, so be aware of spacing if you have a big group.
Emily A
Loop:Glac
Site:
Reviewed 3 months ago
Great site away from the main campground. Far enough from creek that there were few mosquitos. A bit exposed (super sunny during the day-- bring some easy-ups to shade tables). The bathroom did smell when there was a down canyon wind.
George K
Loop:Cglc
Site:
Reviewed 4 months ago
There was a clear breakdown in campground management during my stay. On my second day, I was unable to purchase firewood at either Sage Flat Campground or Upper Sage Flat Campground. . As a result, I had to drive all the way to Big Pine Creek Campground near Glacier Lodge just to buy firewood. This unnecessary trip took a significant amount of time and could have been avoided with proper campground management and staffing. Firewood is a basic necessity for campers, and it should be readily available at the campground where guests are staying.
Steven G
Loop:Cglc
Site:
Reviewed 5 months ago
Perfect campsite. Easy to access, clean, plenty of parking and space for tents. Location is great and the shade provided by the trees made enjoying the campsite during the day easy. I will be back.
Esteban F
Loop:Glac
Site:
Reviewed 5 months ago
Great area for a large group of people. We had 16 men and the grill area was very useful.
Emma M
Loop:Glac
Site:
Reviewed a year ago
The site was large enough for 2 4-person tents and 1 large 8-person tent. We did not realize we were sharing a restroom with the Clyde Glacier Group Site. So, you had 2 restrooms for over 35 people. Also, the Clyde Glacier group shared the same trash bin. The trash bin is located at Palisades Group Site. Also keep in mind this site was infested with bees. We had one person get stung, but the bees were attracted to the food. Best time was at night; view of the stars was incredible. Great site if you are going to do the big pine hike. Overall, we had a great time exploring nearby at Mammoth which was 40 minute drive.
Season dates
Peak season
May 14, 2027 – Oct 2, 2027
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Peak season
May 12, 2028 – Sep 30, 2028
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