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Palisades Group Campground
4 mi west of Swall Meadows, CA · No signal at camp
About Palisades Group Campground
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. 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. 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…
- Fees: $93.00 per night.
- Season: May
- Managed by: Inyo National Forest, FS
- Where: 4 mi west of Swall Meadows, CA · 37.48333, -118.71667
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Rock Creek Canyon | Horse | 0.2 mi | 4.3 mi |
| Sand Canyon Trail | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.4 mi | 8.4 mi |
| Wheeler Crest Trail | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.5 mi | 4.2 mi |
| Hilton Lakes | Horse | 0.8 mi | 4.1 mi |
| Pine Grove To Hilton Lakes | Horse | 1.0 mi | 0.7 mi |
| FR 4S15E | ATV road | 1.1 mi | 0.1 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: 5.5 mi
Water fill-up: 17.4 mi