Cedar Flat Group Campground

798 North Main Street
Bishop, CA 93514

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

Three large group camp sites can accommodate between 25 and 50 people. Each has a picnic shelter with table, campfire ring and vault toilet. There is no water at this location nor is there a natural water source. The nearest source for water, food, or fuel is 12 miles away in the town of Big Pine, CA.

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.

Camp site features

Across 3 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 3 sites
Picnic table: all 3 sites
Pets allowed: all 3 sites
Group sites: all 3 sites
Longest RV: 60 ft
Largest party: 50 people

Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap

Nearest dump station: 23.3 mi

Directions

From Big Pine go east on Highway 168 APPROXIMATELY 11.5 miles and turn left into the campground entrance. The junction of 168 and White Mt Road (to the BRISTLECONE PINES) is about 1/2 mile beyond the campground entrance. Highway 168 is narrow and steep. RV's and large vehicles should note a section of the road is a single lane with very limited visibility. UPHILL traffic has the right of way, BUT BE prepared to stop and back up to the last wide spot if necessary.

Stay Limit

Check in from 3 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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David H

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Reviewed 23 days ago

It's not the most scenic campground, but it's quiet, well maintained, and easy to get to. That's good enough for me.

Rupayan H

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Reviewed a year ago

No water as expected, be wary of large number of field mice in the area. Otherwise clean.

Dillan L

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Reviewed 2 years ago

Very Nice Campground!

JORGE R

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Reviewed 3 years ago

Very private camp site. There are not showers but the non flushable restroom is very clean. Some wood for the the fire pit was provided but I recommend buying extra somewhere locally. There is no phone service at all but just be prepared with plenty of water and warm clothes for the night. I’ll be booking this camp site again.

Zarah L

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Reviewed 3 years ago

Cedar Flat Group Campground was really nice. The pavilion was great, the firepit was awesome and the bathrooms were clean. Each group site was separate and private. One of the nicest campsites I have ever stayed at.

dillan s

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Reviewed 4 years ago

The campsite was very nice and well maintained. Far enough away from the other sites to be a nice quite getaway. The site itself was very large with enough trees for shade and room for large tents.

Availability

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