## Overview

Cedar Flat Group sites are popular with academic institutions for geology
field trips. With no nearby light sources, the night sky is brilliant for star
gazing and night photography.

## Recreation

A perfect location for star gazing, geology and hiking.

## Facilities

A perfect location for star gazing, geology and hiking.

## Natural Features

Cedar Flat is in the Inyo National Forest, east of the Owens Valley in the
White Mountains. The campsites are at an elevation of 7,300ft. and located in
an arid landscape dotted with pinyon and juniper trees, rabbit brush and sage.

## Nearby Attractions

White Mountain Peak is the third highest peak in California at 14,246 feet.
Trails in the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest lead to the oldest living trees
in the world.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Cedar Flat Group sites are popular with academic institutions for geology field trips. With no nearby light sources, the night sky is brilliant for star gazing and night photography.<h2>Recreation</h2>
A perfect location for star gazing, geology and hiking.<h2>Facilities</h2>
A perfect location for star gazing, geology and hiking.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Cedar Flat is in the Inyo National Forest, east of the Owens Valley in the White Mountains.  The campsites are at an elevation of 7,300ft. and located in an arid landscape dotted with pinyon and juniper trees, rabbit brush and sage.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
White Mountain Peak is the third highest peak in California at 14,246 feet. Trails in the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest lead to the oldest living trees in the world.

Cedar Flat Group Camp

Cedar Flat Group Campground

## Overview

Big Pine Canyon Recreation Area includes two group campground sites. Named for
glaciers that can be seen at the end of the valley, Clyde Glacier Group Site
and Palisade Glacier Group Site sit along Big Pine Creek.

## Recreation

Fishing is a popular activity in the creek and nearby lakes. Climbers make use
of the steep, glacier-carved canyon walls for excellent climbing
opportunities.  
  
The North Fork Trail climbs past waterfalls and zigzags through Jeffrey pine,
manzanita and sage before it reaches Big Pine Lakes with views of Palisade
Glacier, the largest glacier.  
  
The South Fork Trail climbs to small lakes fed by glacial waters from Norman
Clyde and Middle Palisade Glaciers, the southernmost glaciers.

## Facilities

Fishing is a popular activity in the creek and nearby lakes. Climbers make use
of the steep, glacier-carved canyon walls for excellent climbing
opportunities.  
  
The North Fork Trail climbs past waterfalls and zigzags through Jeffrey pine,
manzanita and sage before it reaches Big Pine Lakes with views of Palisade
Glacier, the largest glacier.  
  
The South Fork Trail climbs to small lakes fed by glacial waters from Norman
Clyde and Middle Palisade Glaciers, the southernmost glaciers.

## Natural Features

Big Pine Canyon is heralded for having both the largest and southern most
glaciers in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Palisade Glacier, the largest, sits
above Big Pine Lakes. These impressive glacial lakes at around 10,000 feet
elevation are the source of the North Fork of Big Pine Creek. The South Fork
is bordered by the Palisade Crest with peaks over 14,000 feet and Middle
Palisade Glacier, the southernmost glacier.

## Nearby Attractions

The glaciers in the nearby John Muir Wilderness provide an exciting hiking
destination. A commercial pack station is within close proximity for horse
enthusiasts looking for an outdoor adventure. A general store, pay showers and
pond fishing can be found at a nearby resort.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Big Pine Canyon Recreation Area includes two group campground sites. Named for glaciers that can be seen at the end of the valley, Clyde Glacier Group Site and Palisade Glacier Group Site sit along Big Pine Creek.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Fishing is a popular activity in the creek and nearby lakes. Climbers make use of the steep, glacier-carved canyon walls for excellent climbing opportunities.
<br/><br/>
The North Fork Trail climbs past waterfalls and zigzags through Jeffrey pine, manzanita and sage before it reaches Big Pine Lakes with views of Palisade Glacier, the largest glacier.
<br/><br/>
The South Fork Trail climbs to small lakes fed by glacial waters from Norman Clyde and Middle Palisade Glaciers, the southernmost glaciers.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Fishing is a popular activity in the creek and nearby lakes. Climbers make use of the steep, glacier-carved canyon walls for excellent climbing opportunities.
<br/><br/>
The North Fork Trail climbs past waterfalls and zigzags through Jeffrey pine, manzanita and sage before it reaches Big Pine Lakes with views of Palisade Glacier, the largest glacier.
<br/><br/>
The South Fork Trail climbs to small lakes fed by glacial waters from Norman Clyde and Middle Palisade Glaciers, the southernmost glaciers.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Big Pine Canyon is heralded for having both the largest and southern most glaciers in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Palisade Glacier, the largest, sits above Big Pine Lakes. These impressive glacial lakes at around 10,000 feet elevation are the source of the North Fork of Big Pine Creek. The South Fork is bordered by the Palisade Crest with peaks over 14,000 feet and Middle Palisade Glacier, the southernmost glacier.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The glaciers in the nearby John Muir Wilderness provide an exciting hiking destination. A commercial pack station is within close proximity for horse enthusiasts looking for an outdoor adventure. A general store, pay showers and pond fishing can be found at a nearby resort.

BIG PINE CANYON

Big Pine Canyon

## Overview

Big Pine Creek Campground, surrounded by sprawling meadows and towering trees,
is perfectly situated in the scenic Big Pine Canyon. Campsites are perched
along the cool, fish-filled waters of Big Pine Creek. Big Pine Canyon is
heralded for having both the largest and southern most glaciers in the Sierra
Nevada mountains. The campground sits at 7,700 feet elevation among vegetation
like Jeffrey pine, sagebrush, aspen and cottonwood trees.

## Recreation

The creek and nearby Big Pine Lakes are great for fishing. Both water spots
have rainbow, brown and brook trout.  
  
The North Fork Trail gives hikers access to Big Pine Lakes and the Palisade
Glacier. The trail climbs past waterfalls and zigzags through Jeffrey pine,
manzanita and sage before it reaches Big Pine Lakes.

## Facilities

The creek and nearby Big Pine Lakes are great for fishing. Both water spots
have rainbow, brown and brook trout.  
  
The North Fork Trail gives hikers access to Big Pine Lakes and the Palisade
Glacier. The trail climbs past waterfalls and zigzags through Jeffrey pine,
manzanita and sage before it reaches Big Pine Lakes.

## Natural Features

Big Pine Canyon is heralded for having both the largest and southern most
glaciers in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Palisade Glacier, the largest, sits
above Big Pine Lakes. These impressive glacial lakes at around 10,000 feet
elevation are the source of the North Fork of Big Pine Creek. The South Fork
is bordered by the Palisade Crest with peaks over 14,000 feet and Middle
Palisade Glacier, the southernmost glacier.

## Nearby Attractions

Glaciers in the nearby John Muir Wilderness make an exciting hiking
destination. A commercial pack station is within close proximity for horse
enthusiasts looking for an outdoor adventure. A general store, pay showers and
pond fishing can be found at a nearby resort.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Big Pine Creek Campground, surrounded by sprawling meadows and towering trees, is perfectly situated in the scenic Big Pine Canyon. Campsites are perched along the cool, fish-filled waters of Big Pine Creek.
  
Big Pine Canyon is heralded for having both the largest and southern most glaciers in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
  
The campground sits at 7,700 feet elevation among vegetation like Jeffrey pine, sagebrush, aspen and cottonwood trees.<h2>Recreation</h2>
The creek and nearby Big Pine Lakes are great for fishing. Both water spots have rainbow, brown and brook trout. 
<br/><br/>
The North Fork Trail gives hikers access to Big Pine Lakes and the Palisade Glacier. The trail climbs past waterfalls and zigzags through Jeffrey pine, manzanita and sage before it reaches Big Pine Lakes.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The creek and nearby Big Pine Lakes are great for fishing. Both water spots have rainbow, brown and brook trout. 
<br/><br/>
The North Fork Trail gives hikers access to Big Pine Lakes and the Palisade Glacier. The trail climbs past waterfalls and zigzags through Jeffrey pine, manzanita and sage before it reaches Big Pine Lakes.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Big Pine Canyon is heralded for having both the largest and southern most glaciers in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Palisade Glacier, the largest, sits above Big Pine Lakes. These impressive glacial lakes at around 10,000 feet elevation are the source of the North Fork of Big Pine Creek. The South Fork is bordered by the Palisade Crest with peaks over 14,000 feet and Middle Palisade Glacier, the southernmost glacier.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Glaciers in the nearby John Muir Wilderness make an exciting hiking destination. A commercial pack station is within close proximity for horse enthusiasts looking for an outdoor adventure. A general store, pay showers and pond fishing can be found at a nearby resort.

Big Pine Creek Campground campsite.

BIG PINE CREEK CAMPGROUND

Big Pine Creek Campground

## Overview

Take the family to Upper Sage for a pleasant camping trip along the banks of
Big Pine Creek. Here, visitors can experience the beauty of the creek that
runs along the base of a narrow canyon. Visitors can swim or fish, in the
creek that is stocked annually with trout, or head to a nearby lake for power
boating.

## Recreation

Rainbow, brown, brook and alpers trout swim in the stream, enticing anglers.
Hikers are fans of the Big Pine Creek Trail, a 1.5-mile footpath that provides
access to the John Muir Wilderness trails.

## Facilities

Rainbow, brown, brook and alpers trout swim in the stream, enticing anglers.
Hikers are fans of the Big Pine Creek Trail, a 1.5-mile footpath that provides
access to the John Muir Wilderness trails.

## Natural Features

The campground is sprawled out along Big Pine Creek beneath shady Jeffrey
pines and cottonwoods, just 9 miles west of the town of Big Pine.  
  
Inyo National Forest is home to many natural wonders, including Mt. Whitney,
Mono Lake, Mammoth Lakes Basin, and the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest atop
the White Mountains.  
  
Bristlecone pines rank as the oldest trees in the world and have achieved
immense scientific and cultural importance.

## Nearby Attractions

Head to the neighboring John Muir Wilderness for incredible views of Palisades
Glacier, the southern-most glacier in the country. Nearby Tinemaha Reservoir
provides additional fishing opportunities.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Take the family to Upper Sage for a pleasant camping trip along the banks of Big Pine Creek. Here, visitors can experience the beauty of the creek that runs along the base of a narrow canyon. Visitors can swim or fish, in the creek that is stocked annually with trout, or head to a nearby lake for power boating.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Rainbow, brown, brook and alpers trout swim in the stream, enticing anglers. Hikers are fans of the Big Pine Creek Trail, a 1.5-mile footpath that provides access to the John Muir Wilderness trails.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Rainbow, brown, brook and alpers trout swim in the stream, enticing anglers. Hikers are fans of the Big Pine Creek Trail, a 1.5-mile footpath that provides access to the John Muir Wilderness trails.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground is sprawled out along Big Pine Creek beneath shady Jeffrey pines and cottonwoods, just 9 miles west of the town of Big Pine. 
<br/><br/>
Inyo National Forest is home to many natural wonders, including Mt. Whitney, Mono Lake, Mammoth Lakes Basin, and the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest atop the White Mountains.
<br/><br/>
Bristlecone pines rank as the oldest trees in the world and have achieved immense scientific and cultural importance.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Head to the neighboring John Muir Wilderness for incredible views of Palisades Glacier, the southern-most glacier in the country. Nearby Tinemaha Reservoir provides additional fishing opportunities.

Cedar Flat Group Campground

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