Some come to Bishop for adrenaline fueled adventures. Others come for relaxing hot springs, small town atmosphere, history, and unparalleled scenery. Whatever your speed, Bishop has something for everyone. This larger-than-life landscape of deserts and mountains, alpine forests and spectacular waterfalls holds is ready for adventure. Early reservations for campsites are highly recommended.
Many Bishop area campgrounds sell out, especially during peak travel seasons. Camping in the Bishop area brings back childhood memories of roasting marshmallows over an open fire, sleeping under the starlit sky and breathing the cool, fresh, pine-scented air. You can relive those times and create even more memories for yourself and your children and grandchildren in one of the many campgrounds the Bishop Area has to offer.
Most campgrounds in the Inyo National Forest are first come-first served, but a few such as group campgrounds for Boy Scouts and church groups are available on a reserve basis. Want to camp in town? Grab a first-come, first-served camp spot at the Tri-County Fairgrounds with a gorgeous view of the Sierra, nice bathrooms and hot showers.
Have the convenience of walking to restaurants, coffee shops and even the grocery store. Need a new tent, fuel, sleeping bags, warm clothing, or new boots?
Cafe and country store specialize in hot and cold sandwiches, homemade pies, old-fashioned ice cream fountain, fine candies and souvenirs. Phone: Ballfields, tennis courts, playground, fishing pond, and horseshoe pits.
