BLM Crowley Lake and Horton Creek campgrounds are closed for winter
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BISHOP, Calif. – Seasonal closures for Bureau of Land Management’s Crowley Lake and Horton Creek campgrounds are in effect from now until spring; however, three campgrounds will remain open for winter.
Pleasant Valley Pit offers 75 RV/tent sites. Sites include a fire pit and a picnic table. Vault toilets are available. No hook-up, potable water nor dump station. Closest amenities are 12 miles south in Bishop. Cost is $5 per site per night. No reservations accepted.
Tuttle Creek offers 83 RV/tent sites, with ten pull-through trailer spaces. All sites include a fire pit, picnic table and a lantern holder. No hook-up. Vault toilets are available. Potable water is available March through October. Dump station fee is $5, no passes accepted, closed in winter. Closest amenities are five miles northeast in Lone Pine. Cost is $8 per site per night. No reservations accepted.
Goodale Creek offers 43 RV/tent sites, with five pull-through trailer spaces. All sites include a fire pit, picnic table and a lantern holder. Vault toilets are available. No hook-up, potable water nor dump station. Closest amenities are 12 miles north in Big Pine. Cost is $5 per site per night. No reservations accepted.
A California Campfire Permit is not required for fires within established fire rings in developed campgrounds. However, be advised seasonal fire restrictions may prohibit campfires during periods of high fire danger. Please check the BLM’s website for information on current fire restrictions or call the Bishop Field Office at 760-872-5000. For more information on recreational opportunities near Bishop, visit https://www.blm.gov/office/bishop-field-office.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.