East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA)

Inyo National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundEastern Sierra / MammothCalifornia⭐ 4.6 (379)

🟢 15 open windows as of Sep 9 — soonest Sun Sep 13–Wed Sep 16

11 of the last 147 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

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 72 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 11h ago.

📈 CampSage caught 7 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA) 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 →👥 6 in a row, EAST #022–EAST #027 next to each othersites #001, #003, #016, #017, #018, #019, #020, #022, #023, #024, #025, #026, #027, #030, #031, #037, #049, #054, #112, #122, #127, #128

Sun Sep 13 – Tue Sep 152 nightsbook these dates →sites #021, #036, #048, #113

Mon Sep 14 – Thu Sep 173 nightsbook these dates →👥 EAST #041 & EAST #042 next to each othersites #041, #042, #050, #051, #108

Fri Oct 2 – Sun Oct 42 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, EAST #021–EAST #026 next to each othersites #017, #018, #019, #021, #022, #023, #024, #025, #026, #030, #031, #032, #033, #034, #036, #038, #040, #042, #043, #046, #049, #125, #127, #128

Mon Sep 14 – Wed Sep 162 nightsbook these dates →sites #119

Tue Sep 15 – Fri Sep 183 nightsbook these dates →👥 EAST #033 & EAST #034 next to each othersites #033, #034

Tue Sep 15 – Thu Sep 172 nightsbook these dates →sites #044

Wed Sep 16 – Fri Sep 182 nightsbook these dates →sites #032, #040, #043, #120, #125, #129

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 17.3 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Mammoth Lakes Old Mammoth Road Supercharger17.3 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger17.6 midirections →

⚡ Bishop Rocking W Drive Supercharger17.8 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

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

📍 ~239 mi from LA💵 $35/nightStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 horseback riding

Ratings

4.6★★★★★367 ratings

5★280

4★57

3★9

2★11

1★10

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile0.1/4

Verizon0.1/4

AT&T0.0/4

Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA) FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA)?

East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA) 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 East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA)?

Campsite fees at East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA) run about $35/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA) when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA) 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 East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA)?

CampSage's scans caught 26 openings at East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA) over the last 30 days, on 25 separate days, most of them for stays 10–22 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 East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA) a good campground?

East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA) holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 379 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA)?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA), T-Mobile rates highest at 0.1 out of 5 from 54 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA) located?

East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA) 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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