Palisades Group Campground
Palisades Group Campground is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 37.48333, -118.71667
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 760-935-4825
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Palisades Group Campground
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, a
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Mammoth Community Water District · 17 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 417 designated routes (184 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA) | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| East Fork Cg | National forest campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| East Fork Campground | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Palisade Cg | National forest campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Palisade Group Camp | Private campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Pine Grove Campground | Private campground | 1.0 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.