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Average nightly rates26 total sites
RV Sites
7 sites
Tent Sites
19 sites
Number of accommodations: 26
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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General Store
Parking
Pet friendly
Picnic Table
Showers
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Campfire Ring
- Firewood Available
Parking and Transport
- Parking
On Site Services
- General Store
Water Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (286)
What Guests Are Saying
Rock Creek Lake campground offers a beautiful and well-maintained setting with friendly and helpful camp hosts. Visitors appreciate the clean facilities, ample outdoor activities like fishing and hiking, and the scenic locations of the campsites. However, some campers noted the proximity of sites, potential bear encounters, and the need for better signage during check-in as areas for improvement.
What Guests Are Saying
Rock Creek Lake campground offers a beautiful and well-maintained setting with friendly and helpful camp hosts. Visitors appreciate the clean facilities, ample outdoor activities like fishing and hiking, and the scenic locations of the campsites. However, some campers noted the proximity of sites, potential bear encounters, and the need for better signage during check-in as areas for improvement.
Review Summary
Robert I
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
We had a trip planned for three nights at Rock Creek Lake. We were snowed out with such bad snow, it collapsed our tent and there was nobody around. We were hoping to be refunded due to the weather, however, no compensation was offered.
Robert I
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
We had a trip planned for three nights at Rock Creek Lake. We were snowed out with such bad snow, it collapsed our tent and there was nobody around. We were hoping to be refunded due to the weather, however, no compensation was offered.
Rita H
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
This is a wonderful lake but it was the construction happening across the lake at the boat lauch that really limited the enjoyment this fall. Yes, I do know that there has to be constrution, but it would be helpful if the webiste noted that there would be heavy equipment with backup signals and heavy drilling of bedrock going on all day long from 7am-5pm. The campground it wonderful. Go if you can. Hope the work is done by next season. (This is Sept of 2024).
Rita H
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
This is a wonderful lake but it was the construction happening across the lake at the boat lauch that really limited the enjoyment this fall. Yes, I do know that there has to be constrution, but it would be helpful if the webiste noted that there would be heavy equipment with backup signals and heavy drilling of bedrock going on all day long from 7am-5pm. The campground it wonderful. Go if you can. Hope the work is done by next season. (This is Sept of 2024).
Bruce A
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
Good campground but not enough sites, needs to be reconfigured and add more sites. It’s always booked up from spring to fall not easy getting reservations.
Bruce A
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
Good campground but not enough sites, needs to be reconfigured and add more sites. It’s always booked up from spring to fall not easy getting reservations.
Greg DeYoung D
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
With the work being done at the lake, too many people are going to fish at the inlet especially on the weekend. Other than that, the weather was wonderful and during the week it was very quiet and peaceful. Love that place!
Bruce A
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
Good campground but not many sites so only two nights there. It’s become quite crowded over the years so the two nights were plenty.
Greg DeYoung D
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
With the work being done at the lake, too many people are going to fish at the inlet especially on the weekend. Other than that, the weather was wonderful and during the week it was very quiet and peaceful. Love that place!
Bruce A
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
Good campground but not many sites so only two nights there. It’s become quite crowded over the years so the two nights were plenty.
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.
Elevation: 2963 feet
33 mi drive to downtown Bishop (about 41 min)
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: September 4, 2026
