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Big Pine Creek Campground Introduce

Big Pine Creek Campground, located in Big Pine, CA 93513, provides a convenient and well-maintained base for exploring the stunning natural beauty of the area, particularly the Big Pine Lakes trail. As part of the Campgrounds & RV Parks category, it caters to both tent campers and those with small trailers or RVs. You can contact them at (916) 653-6995 or +1 916-653-6995.

Based on customer reviews, the campground is praised for its cleanliness and thoughtful layout. It offers suitable spots for various camping setups, including vehicles with tents and small trailers or RVs. The campground's location makes it an excellent starting point for hikers venturing to the Big Pine Lakes.

Key features and observations from customer reviews include:

  • Clean and well-organized campsites.
  • Suitable for tent camping and small trailers or RVs.
  • Direct access to the Big Pine Lakes trail, a challenging but rewarding hike.
  • The Big Pine Lakes trail is approximately 15 miles round trip, requiring 8-10 hours of hiking.
  • The trail is known for its lush vegetation and wildflowers during June and July.
  • Important note: Upon entering the driveway, you will first pass through a separate RV trailer campground before reaching the Big Pine Creek Campground, indicated by a Park Service sign.

The primary feature of Big Pine Creek Campground is its strategic location for accessing the Big Pine Lakes trail. It offers a clean and organized camping environment, making it a comfortable base for outdoor adventures.

For local users, this campground provides an excellent option for those looking to explore the scenic Big Pine Lakes region. The campground's layout and cleanliness make it a pleasant place to stay, and its accessibility to the trail is a major advantage for hikers.

When planning a trip, be aware that the driveway leads through a separate RV trailer campground before reaching the Big Pine Creek Campground. Hikers should prepare for a challenging 15-mile trail to the lakes, with an estimated 8-10 hours of hiking time. The best time to experience the trail's lush vegetation and wildflowers is during June and July. Contact the campground for specific details on campsite availability and any regulations.

Location

CaliforniaInyo CountyBig Pine

Customer Reviews

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TERESA “Gaby Sanchez” Ramirez
Jul 24, 2024

Big Pine Lakes is a beautiful trail. It's well marked and clean. The trail is considered hard. around June or July, the trail is covered with lush vegetation and wild flowers. Being out in nature and being mesmerized by mother nature beauty the trek becomes more bearable. Especially once you reach the lakes, the long challenging trek is well worth it. It's about 15 miles to all the 7 lakes and 8-10 hours, depending on your pace.

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Erik Basil
Oct 07, 2024

A great campground, clean and nicely laid out. Very good spots for vehicles with tents, and several very suitable for small trailers or RVs. Notably, when you enter the driveway you are actually entering a separate RV trailer campground. Drive through that, heading back East, and you will find a Park Service sign indicating you've come to the correct part and correct campground.

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Michael Headley
Jul 20, 2024

Beautiful campground very close to an amazing trailhead and on Big Pine Creek. Pit toilets and no water, so come prepared. This was campsite #14. It was nestled in a nice patch of trees that felt very private, with a short walk to the creek.

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Tracy T
Aug 12, 2024

Beautiful, special place next to a river. Hiking access to some of the best views around with the Big Pine Lakes and the glacier. Non smelly pit toilets and I think the store is open now. Sleeping at 7700' MSL. Store is open. Update: no bears have been seen yet this year at the campground per host. showers are $7 at lodge - you bring the supplies. New photo.

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Jamie B
Oct 18, 2022

Absolutely gorgeous campsite. Wanted to get away from the chaos of the city and this is certainly the place! Camping is in a first come, first serve basis. There is a kiosk when you arrive with envelopes to insert the nightly fee (bring cash!). The campground manager lives on site in an RV near the front. Each site also comes with a firepit that includes a removable grill for cooking. There is a creek the runs right next to the campsite and our site was a minute walk from it. The sites gather into the campground are nicely spread apart, so you are not right next to your neighbor. There is a great hiking trail about a 5 minute walk from the grounds. The photos surreal for themselves. Will definitely be visiting again. Oh and speaking of away from the city- this place is definitely off the grid. No cell service!

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Debra Louis
Jun 02, 2025

Beautiful campground surrounded by snow-capped peaks and tall trees with lots of shade. Goid privacy between most sites. Excellent hiking from camp and close to the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest for terrific views and more hikes.

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Michelle Calkins
Oct 12, 2019

Might be one of my favorite campgrounds now. An “Off the Grid” campground. There is zero cell service. There is also no potable water... BUT, there is river, so if you have a filtration system, it’s perfect. The campsite itself seams almost so far off the grid they have forgot about it. The paved roads are pretty bad, but we didn’t mind because the campground was still so awesome! The bathrooms were very clean. We went in early October so it was very quiet and also very cold at night. You are at the bottom of the Big Pine Lakes trail, so that’s easy to get to. They are a dog friendly campground and did allow camp fires. Keep in mind the spots are small, we have a travel trailer so we fit in the most spots easy!