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Big Pine Creek Campground

Updated November 2, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
30[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
45 ft[3]

Big Pine Creek Campground is run by the USDA Forest Service in Inyo National Forest, California[4]. Recreation.gov lists 30 overnight campsites and the campground can be reserved there[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov lists 26 standard nonelectric sites and 4 tent only nonelectric sites[1]. The listing says 26 sites accept an RV or trailer and 30 accept a tent[5]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 45 feet[3]. Recreation.gov lists a maximum of 6 people at most sites[6]. The Recreation.gov description mentions vault toilets and says firewood is sold on-site[7]. Site details come from Recreation.gov records and can lag behind changes on the ground.

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 30
Site types[1] 26 standard nonelectric, 4 tent only nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Longest RV or trailer[3] 45 ft (median 30 ft)
Equipment[5] RV or trailer at 26 sites, tent at 30 sites
Pets[8] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[9] 2:00 PM
Check-out[10] 11:00 AM
People per site[6] 6

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can you reserve Big Pine Creek Campground?
Yes, it can be reserved on Recreation.gov[2].
Are dogs allowed at Big Pine Creek Campground?
Recreation.gov lists pets as allowed at all 30 campsites with this detail listed[8].
How long can an RV be at Big Pine Creek Campground?
The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 45 feet[3].
What are check-in and check-out times?
Recreation.gov lists check-in at 2:00 PM[9] and check-out at 11:00 AM[10].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 30 overnight campsites at Big Pine Creek Campground: 26 standard nonelectric, 4 tent only nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Big Pine Creek Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Big Pine Creek Campground: 45 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 30 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Big Pine Creek Campground is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Inyo National Forest, California. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Permitted equipment at Big Pine Creek Campground: 26 sites accept an RV or trailer and 30 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Maximum people per campsite at Big Pine Creek Campground: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 6). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Recreation.gov description for Big Pine Creek Campground. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Big Pine Creek Campground: yes at all 30 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Check-in time at Big Pine Creek Campground on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Check-out time at Big Pine Creek Campground on Recreation.gov: 11:00 AM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.