Camping at Cedar Flat Group Campground

Weekend camping trip at Cedar Flat Group Campground. About a 4 hour drive from LA area.

About the campsite: Maximum of 35 people allowed and 10 cars, so carpooling is required if we get enough people interested. There will be picnic tables, fire rings, BBQ, and vault toilets. No water or electric hookups. Tents or car camping preferred.

Getting there: If you search “Cedar Flat Group Campground" on Apple Maps or "Cedar Flat Group Camps" on Google Maps, it should pop up. From the town of Big Pine, head east on 168 for about 11.5 miles. Be cautioned: Highway 168 is steep and narrow so be careful.
Coordinates are: 37° 16' 37.2299" N 118° 9' 5.2999" W

Activities: The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest is only 30 minutes away. Various hikes available in the area. Great place for stargazing. Bishop and Big Pine are both nearby if you’d like to venture into town. Feel free to bring whatever campsite activities you may enjoy - cards, soccer ball, frisbee, bikes, alcohol, etc.

Important Things to Note:

• The closest water, food, and gas is 12 miles away, so do not show up on an empty tank!
• There will be a fee for this trip (for the campsite reservation, firewood, and breakfasts). It'll be based on the number of people going - should be fairly cheap - less than $30.
• We will be doing group breakfasts - plan is eggs, bacon, and hash browns or potatoes
• If you have any dietary restrictions, please let me know ahead of time or you are also welcome to bring your own food for breakfast
• If you want to bring firewood beyond what we'll purchase for the group, please purchase firewood in one of the nearby towns, do not bring it from another region!
• There will likely be no cell service at the campsite. If you drive back into Bishop or Big Pine, there should be service there.

What to bring:

• Tent
• Sleeping pad/cot/mattress
• Sleeping bag
• Pillow
• Camp chair or something to sit on
• Lanterns/headlamps
• Cooking supplies
• Food for yourself (lunch, dinner, snacks)
• Plenty of water
• Hiking boots (if you want to hike)
• Camp stove (if you have one)
• Bathing suit (potential day trip to hot springs or lake)
• Jacket (nights may be cold)
• Sunscreen!
• Bug spray
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Any activities you may enjoy (games, books, alcohol)

Tentative Agenda:
Friday, May 9

• Arrive around 3pm (3pm is earliest check in)
• Set up camp
• Get to know each other
• Short hike - Piñon Nature Trail (0.5 miles)
• Cook dinner (individually)
• Chill around campfire
  Saturday, May 10
• Breakfast (group)
• Get ready and head out for day activities:
• Visit the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest
• Longer hike
• Visit Bishop or Big Pine (lots of fun places in town)
• Potential visit to nearby hot springs or mountain lakes
• Lunch (individual)
• Activities/chill around campsite
• Dinner (individual)
• Campfire
  Sunday, May 11
• Breakfast (group)
• Pack up
• Check out by noon
• Extra time to explore the surrounding area or start heading home

Quick note: you are not required to do any/all the activities planned - this is just a weekend to meet some new people and explore a beautiful area before it gets too hot so feel free to tailor your activities to whatever you would prefer to do! Please let me know if you have any questions! RSVP by May 1, 2025.