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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.
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
Cindy F
VerifiedJuly 23, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
Good
Cindy F
VerifiedJuly 23, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
Good
Meg S
VerifiedJuly 19, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
High Elevation and an accessible nearby trailhead to Long Lake. A favorite for fishing & hiking. Very sincere & nice camp hosts doing an excellent job. Thank you
Meg S
VerifiedJuly 19, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
High Elevation and an accessible nearby trailhead to Long Lake. A favorite for fishing & hiking. Very sincere & nice camp hosts doing an excellent job. Thank you
Jerry E
VerifiedJuly 18, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 019, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
Beautiful!
The camp hosts were a lovely couple, very nice. But they mentioned that usually charge for a second vehicle. I made the reservation on line that clearly says that we are allowed 2 cars per site. They didnβt charge us saying that they are supposed to but donβt usually. Not sure where the disconnect is butβ¦. Itβs a little troubling.
Jerry E
VerifiedJuly 18, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 019, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
Beautiful!
The camp hosts were a lovely couple, very nice. But they mentioned that usually charge for a second vehicle. I made the reservation on line that clearly says that we are allowed 2 cars per site. They didnβt charge us saying that they are supposed to but donβt usually. Not sure where the disconnect is butβ¦. Itβs a little troubling.
Aida S
VerifiedJuly 5, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 018, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
So peaceful, lots of mosquitoes and thunderstorms which flooded our site from 4-5pm every day we were there in June. A few sites donβt have good drainage (site18) which could potentially leave you and your bags in a muddy mess. Thankfully we had a small hand trowel which the kids were using for playing in the beach, which freed up some debris and provided relief with drainage.
Also be aware, fishermen here can be territorial with, unforgiving. We were told the water was not for playing in, moments later, man enters water with his rod. π Please remember, we share this world with many species. Fish are not there for your consumption, waters can not be owned for your recreation. Water brings us life, we all depend on these waters. The waters depend on us to care and be respectful to them. We are ALL guests here. Come with an open heart, to be one with all those sharing this space.
Aida S
VerifiedJuly 5, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 018, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
So peaceful, lots of mosquitoes and thunderstorms which flooded our site from 4-5pm every day we were there in June. A few sites donβt have good drainage (site18) which could potentially leave you and your bags in a muddy mess. Thankfully we had a small hand trowel which the kids were using for playing in the beach, which freed up some debris and provided relief with drainage.
Also be aware, fishermen here can be territorial with, unforgiving. We were told the water was not for playing in, moments later, man enters water with his rod. π Please remember, we share this world with many species. Fish are not there for your consumption, waters can not be owned for your recreation. Water brings us life, we all depend on these waters. The waters depend on us to care and be respectful to them. We are ALL guests here. Come with an open heart, to be one with all those sharing this space.
Loren R
VerifiedJune 3, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 018, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
Beautiful lake and area. The only thing I didnt like is that the campsite is separate from your parking spot for your car. Im used to having the parking spot and camping spot conjoined. I was looking forward to using a tent on my tailgate but my camp spot was a few yards away. That and all the cars are parked together like a parking lot.
Loren R
VerifiedJune 3, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 018, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
Beautiful lake and area. The only thing I didnt like is that the campsite is separate from your parking spot for your car. Im used to having the parking spot and camping spot conjoined. I was looking forward to using a tent on my tailgate but my camp spot was a few yards away. That and all the cars are parked together like a parking lot.
Location Rock Creek Lake (Inyo National Forest, CA)
Address:
Bishop, CA, 93515
United States
From Mammoth Lakes, California, drive south on Highway 395 for approximately 13 miles. Take the Tom's Place exit and proceed west up the canyon for about 10 miles. At the lake, follow the signs to the family campground.
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
