Rock Creek Lake Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 37.4491, -118.7363
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Rock Creek Lake Campground free?
No. Rock Creek Lake Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Rock Creek Lake Campground?
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.
What are the rules at Rock Creek Lake Campground?
Dogs must always be on leash and under owner control. 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.
Nearby
- Rock Creek Lake (Inyo National Forest, CA)0.4 mi
- Rock Creek Lake Group Camp (Inyo National Forest, CA)0.4 mi
- Rock Creek Lake Group Camp0.4 mi
- Mosquito Flat Backpacker Campground1.2 mi
- Upper Pine Grove Campground1.5 mi
- Pine Grove Campground1.6 mi
- East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA)2.6 mi
- PALISADES GROUP CAMPGROUND2.6 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
