USDA Forest Service · California
Table Mountain (Inyo)
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Sites
- 1
- Hookups
- 1 no hookups
- Season
- May 15 to October 3
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 8,848 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- TABLE MTN GROUP CG SERVICE RD (NFSR 08S01H-1) · native material · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Inyo National Forest
- Address
- INYO, CA
- Phone
- 760-873-2500
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Wildlife Viewing
1 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34° | 21° | 5° | 53° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 32° | 19° | -1° | 52° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 35° | 21° | 2° | 64° | 10 of 11 |
| April | 41° | 26° | 4° | 54° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 52° | 34° | 16° | 64° | 9 of 11 |
| June | 66° | 46° | 21° | 75° | 1 of 11 |
| July | 74° | 54° | 46° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 71° | 52° | 45° | 76° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 65° | 46° | 36° | 74° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 57° | 39° | 14° | 70° | 5 of 10 |
| November | 47° | 34° | 11° | 66° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 38° | 25° | 1° | 51° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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- Willow Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi
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- Bishop Park Group · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 1 sites
- Intake 2 Walk-in Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi
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