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Intake 2 Walk-In Campground

May–Sep
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  • At 8,113 ftHigh camp: expect cold nights, even in summer
  • White Mountain Ranger DistrictInyo National Forest

Intake 2 Walk-In Campground is a small Forest Service site in the White Mountain Ranger District of Inyo National Forest, about 0.2 miles from Intake 2 Campground. It sits along the road to Lake Sabrina, just past the South Lake turnoff, and is known for its fishing. The site has five walk-in sites on the west shore of the lake and 11 small-vehicle sites near the creek above Intake 2. Flush toilets are among the amenities, and a fee is charged for stays. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Mammoth Lakes show July highs around 78°F with lows near 49°F, while winter highs stay around 41°F. Bishop Park Group is 0.4 miles away, and Cardinal Pinnacle offers climbing about 1.4 miles off. Grass Lake Trail and Middle Fork Bishop Creek are both within about 2.3 miles.

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  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Intake 2 Walk-In Campground

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      41° / 17°

    2. Feb

      41° / 18°

    3. Mar

      45° / 22°

    4. Apr

      51° / 27°

    5. May

      60° / 35°

    6. Jun

      70° / 42°

    7. Jul

      78° / 49°

    8. Aug

      77° / 47°

    9. Sep

      71° / 40°

    10. Oct

      61° / 30°

    11. Nov

      49° / 23°

    12. Dec

      41° / 17°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mammoth Lakes Rs, CA, 34.5 mi away at 7,804 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.