Rock Creek Lake Campground
The campsites at Rock Creek Lake sit on a low hill overlooking the lake with great views and a few trees. This 28 unit campground is a perfect location for limitless mountain recreation opportunities including fishing, camping, hiking and horseback riding at the nearby pack station.
At a Glance
Reservations: | Sites must be reserved at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Closes September 29, 2024 OR October 6, weather dependant |
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Rentals & Guides: | Pack station nearby |
Fees: | $33.00 per night. |
Usage: | Heavy |
Best Season: | Fall color season with fewer mosquitos is delightful |
Busiest Season: | July & August |
Restrictions: | Dogs on leash only. Maximum stay 14 days. Active bear area. All food must be secured overnight and when not attended, bear boxes are provided and must be used (typical bear box size 48" x 30" x 36"). Always keep a clean camp and do not feed wildlife. Fires permitted only in fireplaces provided. |
Closest Towns: | Bishop 25 miles, Crowley Lake ten miles |
Water: | Drinking water |
Restroom: | Flush toilets |
Passes: | America the Beautiful Senior and Access Passes are accepted for half priced camping. Follow the instructions on the bulletin board at the campground. |
Operated By: | Concessionaire |
General Information
Directions:Directions from Mammoth Lakes: Drive south on US 395 for approximately 13 miles. Take the Tom's Place turnoff and proceed west up the canyon for about ten miles. Directions from Bishop: Travel north on US 395 for about 30 miles, turn left at the Tom's Place turnoff then proceed west up the canyon for about ten miles.
Parking:
Please note that parking can be 25 to 75 feet away from the individual campsite so your vehicle will not actually be "in" the campsite but rather adjacent or near to it.
Activities
Campground Camping
General Info:
Seasonal InformationThis campground is at high elevation and usually is not clear of snow until late in May or early June.
Alerts & Warnings
- Mammoth Welcome Center's phone lines and internet still down
- Reds Meadow Road schedule change
- Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
- Temporarily impacts to Shady Rest roads/trails through early December
- Roads and trails to Inyo Craters closed through November 15
- Restroom site improvements resume August 26 through mid-October (see list here)
- Rock Creek Lake Boat Launch under construction
- Intake 2 Dam in Bishop Creek under maintenance by SCE until October 31