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Big Pine Creek Campground

Inyo National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundEastern Sierra / MammothCalifornia⭐ 4.4 (240)
Big Pine Creek Campground
🟢 15 open windows as of Sep 9 — soonest Sun Sep 13–Wed Sep 16
3 of the last 76 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 1h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🔥 Just opened — our latest scan caught 1 cancellation here, marked below
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 30 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 1d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 8 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Big Pine Creek Campground in California has 15 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Sep 13–Wed Sep 16. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Sun Sep 13 – Wed Sep 163 nightsbook these dates →sites #012
Sun Sep 13 – Tue Sep 152 nightsbook these dates →sites #011, #013
Mon Sep 14 – Wed Sep 162 nightsbook these dates →sites #018
Wed Sep 16 – Fri Sep 182 nightsbook these dates →sites #008, #010
Tue Sep 22 – Thu Sep 242 nightsbook these dates →sites #006, #016, #020
Wed Sep 23 – Fri Sep 252 nightsbook these dates →sites #014
Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nightsbook these dates →sites #015
Wed Sep 30 – Fri Oct 22 nightsbook these dates →🔥 just openedopened 1h agosites #028

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite BIG #012 — Big Pine Creek Campground Site #12 with views and provided c
Site BIG #012 · Big Pine Creek Campground Site #12 with views and provided cRecreation Resource Management
Campsite BIG #012 — Big Pine Creek Campground Site #12
Site BIG #012 · Big Pine Creek Campground Site #12Recreation Resource Management
Campsite BIG #011 — Big Pine Creek Campground Site #11 featuring picnic table, f
Site BIG #011 · Big Pine Creek Campground Site #11 featuring picnic table, fRecreation Resource Management
Campsite BIG #011 — Big Pine Creek Campground Site #11 featuring picnic table, f
Site BIG #011 · Big Pine Creek Campground Site #11 featuring picnic table, fRecreation Resource Management
Campsite BIG #013 — Big Pine Creek Campground Site #13 entrance to site
Site BIG #013 · Big Pine Creek Campground Site #13 entrance to siteRecreation Resource Management
Campsite BIG #013 — Big Pine Creek Campground Site #13 entrance to site parking
Site BIG #013 · Big Pine Creek Campground Site #13 entrance to site parking Recreation Resource Management
Campsite BIG #018 — Big Pine Creek Campground Site #18 featuring picnic table, f
Site BIG #018 · Big Pine Creek Campground Site #18 featuring picnic table, fRecreation Resource Management
Campsite BIG #018 — Big Pine Creek Campground Site #18 featuring picnic table, f
Site BIG #018 · Big Pine Creek Campground Site #18 featuring picnic table, fRecreation Resource Management
Campsite BIG #008 — Big Pine Creek Campground Site #8 views and campsite
Site BIG #008 · Big Pine Creek Campground Site #8 views and campsiteRecreation Resource Management
Campsite BIG #008 — Big Pine Creek Campground Site #8 featuring picnic table, fo
Site BIG #008 · Big Pine Creek Campground Site #8 featuring picnic table, foRecreation Resource Management
Campsite BIG #010 — Big Pine Creek Campground Site #10 entrance to site
Site BIG #010 · Big Pine Creek Campground Site #10 entrance to siteRecreation Resource Management
Campsite BIG #010 — Big Pine Creek Campground Site #10 featuring picnic table, f
Site BIG #010 · Big Pine Creek Campground Site #10 featuring picnic table, fRecreation Resource Management
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 16.3 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger16.3 midirections →
⚡ Bishop Rocking W Drive Supercharger17.4 midirections →
🔌 Rivian16.9 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 30 openings at Big Pine Creek Campground over the last 30 days, on 30 separate days, most of them for stays 9–32 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~213 mi from LA💵 $26/nightStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆235 ratings
5★149
4★57
3★16
2★6
1★7
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T0.1/4
Verizon0.1/4
T-Mobile0.1/4
Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Big Pine Creek Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Big Pine Creek Campground?

Big Pine Creek Campground in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Big Pine Creek Campground?

Campsite fees at Big Pine Creek Campground run about $26/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Big Pine Creek Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Big Pine Creek Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Big Pine Creek Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 30 openings at Big Pine Creek Campground over the last 30 days, on 30 separate days, most of them for stays 9–32 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Big Pine Creek Campground a good campground?

Big Pine Creek Campground holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 240 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Big Pine Creek Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Big Pine Creek Campground, AT&T rates highest at 0.1 out of 5 from 49 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Big Pine Creek Campground located?

Big Pine Creek Campground is located in Eastern Sierra / Mammoth, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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