OutReserve

Rock Creek Lake (Inyo National Forest, CA)

Rock Creek Lake Picnic Area
Rock Creek Lake
Rock Creek Lake
Rock Creek Lake Picnic Area
Rock Creek Lake

Number of accommodations: 26

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 22 to Sep 26

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

26 Sites Available

Site
Price
001, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
002, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
003, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
004, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
005, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
006, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
No Hookups
Price not available
014, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
015, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
016, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
017, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
018, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
019, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
020, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
021, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
022, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
023, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
024, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
025, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
026, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (244)

What Guests Are Saying

Rock Creek Lake offers a stunning campground with beautiful views, plenty of hiking trails, and excellent opportunities for fishing and paddleboarding. The camp hosts, Jean and Luis, are highly praised for their friendliness and cleanliness, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere. While some sites require a walk to access facilities and mosquitoes can be a nuisance, many guests express a strong desire to return for the overall positive experience.

Review Summary

4.3
244 reviews
5
61.5%
150
4
21.3%
52
3
7.4%
18
2
2.5%
6
1
7.4%
18

Benjamin B

Verified

January 7, 2026 Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE

5

Beautiful location with plenty of hiking trails, opportunities for fishing, paddleboarding, etc.! Good food at the General Store down the road (short walk from the campground), and the ability to take a hot shower there was clutch. There were a bunch of random bees (they didn't sting or bite) that were constantly buzzing around our camper and were a bit annoying, so would recommend mosquito netting or a screened tent or patio if you plan to spend time just relaxing in your campsite. Overall, great experience and can't wait to return and explore more trails!

Benjamin B

Verified

January 7, 2026 Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE

5

Beautiful location with plenty of hiking trails, opportunities for fishing, paddleboarding, etc.! Good food at the General Store down the road (short walk from the campground), and the ability to take a hot shower there was clutch. There were a bunch of random bees (they didn't sting or bite) that were constantly buzzing around our camper and were a bit annoying, so would recommend mosquito netting or a screened tent or patio if you plan to spend time just relaxing in your campsite. Overall, great experience and can't wait to return and explore more trails!

Bryan H

Verified

December 24, 2025 Stayed at: 025, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE

5

Beautiful campground right next to the lake

Bryan H

Verified

December 24, 2025 Stayed at: 025, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE

5

Beautiful campground right next to the lake

Christina C

Verified

September 26, 2025 Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE

5

Wonderful location with many beautiful hikes in the surrounding area. The campsite itself was scenic and clean. Would love to come back.

Christina C

Verified

September 26, 2025 Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE

5

Wonderful location with many beautiful hikes in the surrounding area. The campsite itself was scenic and clean. Would love to come back.

Andrew P

Verified

September 22, 2025 Stayed at: 025, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE

4

Review for Site 25: It is a beautiful site located near a creek. It is a walk-in site approximately 400 ft away from the parking lot (which is not detailed on the site information), so be prepared to carry in all of your gear. The site fronts part of a trail that tracks along the lake, and while it may appear secluded, there is a constant flow of strangers essentially bypassing the site throughout the entire day. The site is very shady for hot summer days, but does not get sun for cold mornings and afternoons. The nearest bathroom is a good distance away.

Andrew P

Verified

September 22, 2025 Stayed at: 025, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE

4

Review for Site 25: It is a beautiful site located near a creek. It is a walk-in site approximately 400 ft away from the parking lot (which is not detailed on the site information), so be prepared to carry in all of your gear. The site fronts part of a trail that tracks along the lake, and while it may appear secluded, there is a constant flow of strangers essentially bypassing the site throughout the entire day. The site is very shady for hot summer days, but does not get sun for cold mornings and afternoons. The nearest bathroom is a good distance away.

Jackie B

Verified

September 17, 2025 Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE

3

Beautiful campground, beautiful site, we got site 4, walkable distance to great fishing spots. Just make sure you’re up early to get the best spot :) seems like live bait worked best for other campers, we used powerbait which didn’t work too well. The walk to camp was not bad at all. Happy Camping :)

Morgan S

Verified

September 17, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE

5

Perfect place to camp!
Next time we will stay longer!

Location Rock Creek Lake (Inyo National Forest, CA)

Address:

Bishop, CA, 93515
United States

Highway access

Rock Creek Lake is accessible via Highway 395, which is approximately 13 miles to the east. From Highway 395, take the Tom's Place exit to access Rock Creek Road leading to the campground.

Latitude & Longitude: 37.4538 / -118.739

Elevation: 2963 feet

Policies & Rules

General

  • This is a high elevation facility; please use caution when traveling from lower elevations
  • Fires permitted only in fire rings provided
  •  2 pets allowed on leash only. 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. 
  • Be bear aware; keep all food out of site in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating; always keep a clean camp and do not feed any wild animals
  • Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground. 
  • Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. Campfires permitted only in fire rings provided.
  • Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
  • Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).
  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
  • Click here for more information about the Inyo National Forest

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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