Bishop, CA

Table Mountain (Inyo)

Mountain viewsForestRiverside / CreeksideHikingFishingHorseback ridingWildlife watchingVault toiletsFire pitBear box / locker

Availability

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About this spot

Overview

Table Mountain Group Campground is located 18 miles southwest of Bishop, California, along the South Fork of Bishop Creek. Here, the creek has bountiful trout to please anglers. Nearby glaciers and lakes make for incredible scenery and wildlife viewing is excellent. With over 2 million acres, the Inyo National Forest is home to many natural wonders, including Mt. Whitney, Mono Lake, Mammoth Lakes Basin and the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest.

Recreation

Located near John Muir Wilderness, the area offers access to several trailheads for hiking and horseback riding. Less than a mile up the road is the trailhead for the Tyee Lakes Trail, highlighting epic views of the Inconsolable Range and the peaks that surround South Lake.

Facilities

The campground accommodates up to 25 guests for tent camping only. Campground conveniences include a vault toilet, bear boxes, campfire rings and easy access to trails. Within a few miles, campers can access a boat ramp and convenience store.

Natural Features

The campground sits adjacent to Bishop Creek among a variety of conifers like Jeffrey pine. Situated on Table Mountain, the campground is part of the White Mountain Ranger District. This district alone boasts he Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, numerous 14,000 foot peaks, ancient glaciers and pristine lakes.

Nearby Attractions

Take the John Muir Trail into the John Muir Wilderness and be swept away by excellent views of Devils Postpile.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (760) 872-4552.

Typical weather

Bishop Creek

Estimated
Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Bishop Creek, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.38°JJanuary: average water temperature 38°F39°FFebruary: average water temperature 39°F42°MMarch: average water temperature 42°F46°AApril: average water temperature 46°F52°MMay: average water temperature 52°F58°JJune: average water temperature 58°F63°JJuly: average water temperature 63°F62°AAugust: average water temperature 62°F57°SSeptember: average water temperature 57°F50°OOctober: average water temperature 50°F43°NNovember: average water temperature 43°F39°DDecember: average water temperature 39°F

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