Most of the Owens River in the Owens Valley is part of the city of LA's water shed and has signs saying day use only. No canping. I don't know of anywhere you can camp there. There is a campground just north of Bishop right on the river at Pleasant Valley however. There might be something above crowley lake, I don't know for sure.
The Owens above Crowley Lake is all open range and at any given time/place will be groups of cattle....which of course means lots of cow patties.
The only place I'm aware of (above Crowley Lake) is Glass Creek which is about 5 miles north of the Mammoth Lakes turn off. However, it is pretty popular during the summer months and can be quite dusty at times.
Pleasant Valley (as John mentioned above) is a pretty good place, but is also crowded during the summer months. It is located just north of Bishop before you start Sherman's grade.
South of Bishop and between there and Lone Pine are numerous state park campgrounds situated on just about every creek that flows out of the Sierras...take your choice as they are all about the same.
Hope this helps
Ron
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Last May I stayed at Horton Creek CG (BLM) about 10 miles north of Bishop. Owens River would be across hwy 395 from it. Rather primitive CG, but with a beautiful view. Was $5 last year. Here's where it is: Horton Creek CG
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