Inyo National Forest

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Inyo National Forest campgrounds continue to impress with their beautiful, spacious sites and well-maintained, clean restrooms. Visitors appreciate the helpful camp hosts and proximity to natural features like creeks and lakes. While some sites offer seclusion and quiet even close to town, campers are reminded to secure food in bear boxes due to aggressive wildlife. The presence of vault toilets remains a downside, though the cleanliness and posted cleaning schedules are notable. Roads within some campgrounds can be rough and narrow, particularly challenging for large RVs. Noise from other campers occasionally disrupts the peaceful experience, and summer heat and wind remain a challenge at certain sites.

Spotless and well-maintained restroom facilities

Spacious campsites with creek and mountain views

Friendly, knowledgeable, and approachable camp hosts

Proximity to natural features like creeks and hiking trailheads

On-site amenities including firewood for sale and food lockers

Vault toilets are standard, lacking showers at most sites

Narrow and rough roads challenge large RV and trailer access

Some noise disturbances from other campers, especially past quiet hours

Wildlife activity requires strict adherence to food storage rules

Some sites lack shade and can be hot and windy in summer

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Erin S

Campground:New Shady Rest Campground

Loop:Area New Shady Rest Campground

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Reviewed 7 days ago

great time of year

Mary S

Campground:Twin Lakes Campground

Loop:Area Twin Lakes Campground

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Reviewed 8 days ago

Beautiful campground.

Hugo C

Campground:Big Pine Creek Campground

Loop:Big

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Reviewed 9 days ago

Stayed at campsite 28. You can hear the creek at all times which was relaxing, specially while sleeping. The bathroom was clean, stocked, and within a 1 minute walk. Some trash bins were near the bathroom as well which made site cleanup a breeze. Loved this campsite and the campground. Hiked to some of the alpine lakes as well which was amazing. Trailhead was about a 5-10 minute walk from campground. Recommend this spot!

Aileen Y

Campground:Twin Lakes Campground

Loop:Area Twin Lakes Campground

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Reviewed 9 days ago

Our spacious site was perfect for two 4-person tents, and the driveway had room for two SUVs, ($10 fee each night for the additional car). The campsite was super peaceful, and the bathrooms were one of the cleanest we’ve seen, no nasty smells at all. Nice camp host as well.

Bryan B

Campground:Silver Lake Campground June Lake (CA)

Loop:Area Silver Lake Campground

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Reviewed 10 days ago

Always great experience. Camp host are always on it.

DEAN T

Campground:Whitney Portal

Loop:Whit

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Reviewed 10 days ago

Another wonderful experience at the Whitney Portal. Second week this year in preparation for our ascent on Mt Whitney next year, my 75th birthday. Camp Host Bob was, as always, exceptional.

Keep your options open

Watch for a matching campsite across monitored campgrounds in Inyo National Forest.

Popularity: Very quiet

Busiest in November, when about 12% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 8 years of reservations.