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Horton Creek Campground

Image of Horton Creek Recreation Site entrance

Thermometer showing 80% completion

The campground is now closed for reconstruction. This project will continue into 2012.  At this time there is no projected opening date for the 2012.

Current completion status as of 10/26/2011:

  • Pull through sites completed.
  • Picnic tables installed.
  • Firerings installed.
  • Lantern holders installed.
  • Well and tank completed. 

Campround Host Positions Available

BLM is currently looking for Campground Hosts for all Bishop Field Office campgrounds for the 2012 season.  For more information please contact Becky Hutto, Park Ranger at (760) 872-5008. 

 

 

Elevation - 4,975 ft. Campground is located on an alluvial fan, next to Horton Creek with an outstanding view of Mt. Tom and Wheeler Crest in the Sierra Nevada Range. Nearby is the Tungsten Hills. Wintering deer herds often graze in the early spring. Plenty of opportunities for exploring, hiking, sightseeing. Closest amenities are in Bishop (12 miles).

At a Glance
Fees:First Come, First Served, No reservations accepted.
$5.00/night per site, Long Term Visitor Area permits accepted
Number of Sites:49 RV/tent sites, pull through trailer spaces.
Open:Dependent on deer herd migration. Generally first of May.
Usage:Moderate
Busiest Season:September - November
Restrictions:Horses and horse trailers prohibited in campground, dogs must be under the owners control at all times
Closest Town:Bishop (12 miles)
Water:Drinking Water available from opening to October 31st.
Restrooms:5 Vault Toilets
Dumpstation:Available from campground opening - November 1, $5.00 fee for use
Campground Host:On-Site
Other Amenities:Campfire rings (bring your own wood), tables, lantern holders

Directions: US Hwy 395 north, 8.5 miles to Sawmill Road. Turn left (south) onto Sawmill Road and then take an immediate right (west) onto Round Valley Road for 3 miles. Follow sign to campground.

GPS Coordinates (WGS84 Decimal Degrees): Latitude 37.380, Longitude -118.578

   
Last updated: 01-04-2012