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Rock Creek Lake Group Campground
Rock Creek Lake Group Campground is a walk in site, located overlooking Rock Creek Lake. The maximum size group allowed is 25 people.
At a Glance
| Reservations: | Use is by reservation only. Call at 1-877-444-6777 or visit www.recreation.gov for reservations. Closes September 29, 2024 OR October 6, weather dependant |
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| Fees: | $93.00 per night. |
| Usage: | Medium-Heavy |
| 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. |
| Closest Towns: | Crowley Lake, ten miles or Bishop 36 miles. |
| Water: | Drinking water |
| Restroom: | Flush Toilet |
| Operated By: | Concessionaire |
General Information
Directions:From Mammoth Lakes go south on US 395 for approximately 13 miles. Take the Tom's Place exit and follow Forest Service Highway 12 (Rock Creek Road) for about ten miles. From Bishop go north on US 395 for about 30 miles. Take the Tom's Place exit and follow Forest Service Highway 12 (Rock Creek Road) for about nine miles to the campground on the left.
Activities
Group Camping
Alerts & Warnings
- Phone lines and internet down intermittently at Visitor Centers
- Stage 1 Fire Restrictions effective July 1
- Restroom site improvements resume August 26 through mid-October (see list here)
- Rock Creek Lake Boat Launch under construction starting August 26
- Mechanical fuel reduction treatment in Sherwin Creek area August through October
- Intake 2 Dam in Bishop Creek under maintenance by SCE until October 31
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