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What campers say
Big Pine Creek Campground provides a picturesque base for hiking the Big Pine Lakes, with creekside sites that feel private and well spaced. Amenities are minimal: pit toilets, no potable water and little to no cell service, so bring drinking water or a filter, cash for kiosk fees, and warm layers—nights can be very cold and snow may linger into spring. Sites generally include fire rings and easy trail access; staff are typically helpful though check-in can occasionally feel slow. The main draw is the trails, fishing and alpine scenery.
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📖 About This Campground
Big Pine Creek Campground, surrounded by sprawling meadows and towering trees, is perfectly situated in the scenic Big Pine Canyon. Campsites are perched along the cool, fish-filled waters of Big Pine Creek. Big Pine Canyon is heralded for having both the largest and southern most glaciers in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The campground sits at 7,700 feet elevation among vegetation like Jeffrey pine, sagebrush, aspen and cottonwood trees.
This is a family-friendly and pet-friendly campground. Some campsites boast creek-front access, and each site accommodates a maximum of six campers. Vault toilets are provided for basic conveniences. Firewood is sold on-site.
The creek and nearby Big Pine Lakes are great for fishing. Both water spots have rainbow, brown and brook trout. The North Fork Trail gives hikers access to Big Pine Lakes and the Palisade Glacier. The trail climbs past waterfalls and zigzags through Jeffrey pine, manzanita and sage before it reaches Big Pine Lakes.