Palisades Group Campground

Inyo National Forest, CA · ≈70.8 mi to Sanger
Sites
1
Max rig
40 ft
Pull-through
No
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
70.8 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Groups up to 30 people
  • Boating and fishing enthusiasts
  • Hikers and historic site visitors
  • Campers seeking remote solitude

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVers needing hookups
  • Visitors wanting cell service
  • Large RVs and big rigs

Connectivity

Plan to be offlineNo modeled cell coverage from any carrier. If you need connectivity here, a satellite communicator or hotspot device is worth considering.

What's here

1 Group Standard (no Hookups)Reserved as one unit · largest capacity: 30 people
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

Site-level rig length data isn't reported for this campground (the managing agency lists a general max of 40 ft, but individual site dimensions aren't recorded here).

Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedPets allowedShade
Activities
BoatingCampingFishingHikingHistoric & Cultural Site
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Workable for mid-size rigsRig fit
Remote — plan aheadAccess
Minimal servicesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Sanger, ~70.8 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: RRM

Overview

Overview Palisades Group Campground lies along Rock Creek in Inyo National Forest, near Mammoth Lakes and Bishop, California. Well-suited for large families and groups, the facility provides access to fishing, hiking, scenic driving, photography and wildlife viewing. Recreation Hiking and fishing opportunities abound, with local lakes and streams within walking and driving distance. The eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains are known for their exceptional trout fishing. A catch from the creek may including brook, brown, rainbow and stocked Alpers trout, while anglers may be treated to golden trout in the backcountry. There are several hiking trails in and around Rock Creek Canyon, some of which meander around high-elevation alpine lakes. Facilities Palisades has ample shade and a private loop with five tables and campfire rings. The site can also serve as an overflow group campground for groups of 25 or less who are not able to reserve the nearby Rock Creek Lake Group site. Natural Features The campground sits at an elevation of 8.800 feet, at the bottom of a steep canyon adjacent to Rock Creek and amidst aspen and lodgepole pine trees. The area is home to abundant wildlife, including black bear, mountain lions, mule deer, pine martin, pika and many species of fish and birds. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (760) 935-4824. Nearby Attractions For campers interested in local events, Mule Days are held in nearby Bishop over Memorial Day weekend, and the Mammoth Jazz Jubilee is hosted in Mammoth in mid-July.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Primitive campground