Bishop, CA Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)

Inyo County operates parks and campgrounds through its Parks and Recreation / Public Works function. The County's published camping information sets the operative rules for park use. County campgrounds are open all year-round, and camping is limited to 15 days at any one campground in any six-week period; a 30-day camping permit is available to people 55 years of age and older or to those with disabilities. The standard fee is $14.00 per night for each camping vehicle at County-operated campgrounds (subject to change). Campfires are permitted only in designated areas, the use of firearms is prohibited within all campgrounds, and pets are allowed but dogs must be leashed unless posted otherwise. Vehicle speed within campgrounds is limited to under 5 mph, and off-highway-vehicle use is prohibited at Diaz Lake. Notably, the County's published park rules do not state a specific day-use closing time, overnight curfew, or formal quiet hours - so this site reports the documented camping rules rather than inventing a closing-hour curfew. Visitors should treat posted rules at each individual campground as controlling, since the County notes fees and rules are posted at each site. For any question about park hours, closures, or enforcement, contact Inyo County Parks and Recreation or the Public Works office in Independence (open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., closed noon-1 p.m.).