Big Trees Campground, Central Sierra Nevada, California Custom Search   The only way to drop a kayak in Kings river is a very long drive (maybe 4-5 hours) to the west side or the range, or lugging it through the wilderness (over the spine). I think I would have to give a gold medal to anyone who would lug a kayak from Big Trees to Kings river. Just a heads-up. Says Mark C As expected it could be challenging to get to a primitive campground like this one, but it's worth the effort. Experience the outdoors in California       at its best at a primitive campground like Big Trees Campground. Needless to say services are few in a primitive campground such as Big Trees Campground. Natural beauty surrounds this primitive campground. You really can't be in a   building every day; you've gotta get out every now and then; Big Trees Campground is a good local campground if you happen to be in California. With such an incredible array of things to do in California you'll never get bored. The good variety of local attractions and all the outdoors recreation are great motives to come. There is so much enjoyable stuff in the neighborhood of Big Trees Campground; it really is a good campground. Big Trees Campground       is one of the places to camp here in the Central Sierra Nevada. Kings River - Middle Fork has a grade V+ section of whitewater nearby. The 29-mile-in-length Dusy Branch to South Fork confluence portion is good to kayak. This   section of Kings River - Middle Fork is well suited for whitewater boaters who have been whitewater paddling for a period of time. Don't go whitewater paddling in advance of first checking conditions; it's treacherous matter. Splendid trekking awaits you on the in the vicinity Kings River Trail; this backcountry trail has a height difference of 2,759 feet and is 14.   Map and Contact Info Days Inn Bishop, Bishop 13 miles away    Super 8 Bishop, Bishop 14 miles away        Outdoors Recreation Near Bishop, California Outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bishop, California, the metro area neareast to Big Trees Campground. Find info on campgrounds, marinas, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater, golf courses and more. Hotels and Campgrounds Near Big Trees Campground, Central Sierra Nevada, California   California Campgrounds Complete list of all campgrounds in California Inyo County Campgrounds Complete list of all campgrounds in Inyo County Books about campgrounds in California List of books available on Amazon.com about campgrounds in California. 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Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Weather Local weather forecast All Inyo County Campgrounds All California Campgrounds These outdoors activities are available near Big Trees Campground.   Campgrounds Near Big Trees Campground: Intake Campground, Inyo County, 1 miles away Bishop Park Groupyo, -blank-, 2 miles away Creekside RV Park, Bishop, 3 miles away Sabrina Campground, Inyo County, 3 miles away Aspen Meadow Campground, Inyo County, 3 miles away North Lake Campground, Inyo County, 4 miles away Willow Campground, Inyo County, 4 miles away   Marinas Near Big Trees Campground: South Lake Boat Landing, Bishop , 4 miles away Lake Sabrina Boat Landing, Bishop , 10 miles away   Hotels Near Big Trees Campground: Days Inn Bishop, Bishop , 13 miles away Super 8 Bishop, Bishop , 14 miles away Thunderbird Motel, Bishop , 14 miles away La Quinta Inn Bishop Mammoth Lakes, Bishop , 14 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites BISHOP, Bishop , 14 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Bishop , 14 miles away Creekside Inn Bishop CA, Bishop , 14 miles away   Trails Near Big Trees Campground: Kings River Trail, Inyo County , 8 miles away,  14.4 hiking miles, 2759 feet elevation difference John Muir Trail - Pacific Crest Section, overlapping County , 11 miles away, 142.1 hiking miles, 7476 feet elevation difference   Ski Areas Near Big Trees Campground: Mammoth Mountain, California , 36 miles away, 3100 foot drop, 27 lifts, 156 runs Sierra Summit, California , 40 miles away, 1679 foot drop, 11 lifts, 45 runs June Mountain, California , 45 miles away, 2580 foot drop, 7 lifts, 37 runs Badger Pass, California , 78 miles away, 540 foot drop, 5 lifts, 10 runs Shirley Meadow, California , 86 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 7 runs   Whitewater Near Big Trees Campground: Kings River - Middle Fork, Fresno County , 10 miles away, Class V+ - 29 miles long (Dusy Branch to South Fork confluence) San Joaquin River - South Fork, Fresno/ Madera County , 18 miles away, Class V - 14 miles long (Bridge over Piute Creek to Florence Lake) Kings River - Middle Fork, Fresno County , 23 miles away, Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Above Wishon Reservoir) San Joaquin River - South Fork, Fresno/ Madera County , 27 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Florence Lake to Mono Hot Springs) Mono Creek, Fresno County , 29 miles away, Class IV(V) - 1.5 miles long (Vermillion Dam to Mono Diversion)   Public Lands Near Big Trees Campground: Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes - CA , 20 miles away Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, Three Rivers - CA , 50 miles away   Golf Courses Near Big Trees Campground: Sierra Star Golf Course, Bishop , 13 miles away Bishop Country Club, Bishop , 14 miles away   Lakes Near Big Trees Campground Lake Sabrina, Inyo County , 4 miles away Marie Louise Lakes, Inyo County , 6 miles away Lake Crowley, Mono County , 20 miles away