California
Inyo National Forest Horton Creek Dispersed Sites
Dispersed Camping
Horton Creek offers a string of dispersed sites along the creek bottom about 8 miles northwest of Bishop. Most sites sit in cottonwood groves with creek access and views toward the Sierra escarpment. Popular with climbers heading to the Buttermilks and overlanders exploring the Eastern Sierra. Sites fill quickly on Friday evenings during climbing season.
Turn west from US 395 onto Horton Creek Road about 5 miles north of Bishop. The first 3 miles are paved, then good dirt road for another 5 miles to the camping area. Creek runs year-round but can be low by late summer. Some sites have established fire rings.
Creek-side camping with Sierra escarpment views
Place Details
| Type | Dispersed Camping |
|---|---|
| Elevation (ft) | 5200 ft |
| Nearest town | Bishop, CA |
| Miles from pavement | 3 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | Any vehicle |
| Access road surface | Dirt |
| Cell service | Partial |
| Capacity (# of rigs) | 15 rigs |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | Free |
| Reservation required | No |
| Stay limit (nights) | 14 nights |
| Best season | April-November |
| Land manager | USFS |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Fire ring |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |