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State Park
Cedar Flat Group Campground
Inyo National Forest · Bishop, CA
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- Address:Bishop, CA
About
Overview
Cedar Flat Group sites are popular with academic institutions for geology field trips. With no nearby light sources, the night sky is brilliant for star gazing and night photography.
Recreation
A perfect location for star gazing, geology and hiking.
Facilities
Three large group camp sites can accommodate between 25 and 50 people. Each has a picnic shelter with table, campfire ring and vault toilet. There is no water at this location nor is there a natural water source. The nearest source for water, food, or fuel is 12 miles away in the town of Big Pine, CA.
Natural Features
Cedar Flat is in the Inyo National Forest, east of the Owens Valley in the White Mountains. The campsites are at an elevation of 7,300ft. and located in an arid landscape dotted with pinyon and juniper trees, rabbit brush and sage.
Nearby Attractions
White Mountain Peak is the third highest peak in California at 14,246 feet. Trails in the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest lead to the oldest living trees in the world.
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Amenities
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Individual Sites (3)
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Cedar Flat Group Campground
Trail
Sierra Viewpoint Trail
California
0.3 mi82 ftgain
Easy
Trail
Methuselah Trail
California
3.7 mi1,430 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Cabin Trail to Methuselah
California
4.8 mi1,457 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Schulman Grove Discovery Trail
California
0.9 mi279 ftgain
Easy
Trail
Bristlecone Pine Forest to Mexican Mine Ruins
California
1.3 mi253 ftgain
Easy
Trail
Silver Canyon OHV Road
California
10.2 mi207 ftgain
Moderate
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the California hunting page
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