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Big Pine Canyon
7 mi west of Big Pine, CA · No signal at camp
About Big Pine Canyon
Big Pine Canyon Recreation Area includes two group campground sites. Named for glaciers that can be seen at the end of the valley, Clyde Glacier Group Site and Palisade Glacier Group Site sit along Big Pine Creek. Fishing is a popular activity in the creek and nearby lakes. Climbers make use of the steep, glacier-carved canyon walls for excellent climbing opportunities. The North Fork Trail climbs past waterfalls and zigzags through Jeffrey pine, manzanita and sage before it reaches Big Pine Lakes with views of Palisade Glacier, the largest glacier. The South Fork Trail climbs to small lakes fed by glacial waters from Norman Clyde and Middle Palisade Glaciers, the southernmost glaciers. The Clyde Glacier standard campsite fits up to 25 guests. Parking includes two 35-foot and six 20-foot paved spaces. Palisades Glacier campsite is also paved and can accommodate 25 people for tent…
- Fees: $90.00 per night.
- Managed by: Inyo National Forest, FS
- Where: 7 mi west of Big Pine, CA · 37.12833, -118.42222
Things to do:
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Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sage Flat Streamside | Horse | at camp | 1.3 mi |
| North Fork Big Pine Creek | Horse | 0.3 mi | 7.7 mi |
| Glacier Trailer Park Spurq-071 | ATV road | 0.8 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Big Pine Tract (To Creek Q-071 | ATV road | 0.8 mi | 0.1 mi |
| South Fork Big Pine Creek | Horse | 1.0 mi | 4.3 mi |
| Glacier Lodge To 1St Falls Acc | Horse | 1.1 mi | 0.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 11.7 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Sage Flat Campground 0.5 mi
- Big Pine Creek Campground 0.6 mi
- Upper Sage Flat 0.7 mi
- Glacier Lodge Campground 0.8 mi
- Dispersed spot · 12 mi W of Big Pine 4.5 mi
- Dispersed spot · 12 mi W of Big Pine 4.7 mi