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Reviews (311)
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
Adam S
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
Beautiful area. Watch the weather. 30 at night and 65 during the day means very cold night and hot days (the sun is very strong!). Fishing and hiking and good in the area.
Louise Y
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
QUIET AND BEAUTIFUL
Louise Y
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
QUIET AND BEAUTIFUL
Tim B
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
Campsites are combined -- so you share the space with 2 other campers. In our case, one camper was quite considerate and nice -- we spent some time talking and sharing that was quite pleasant. The other campers showed up at sunset -- two families and at least 6 kids. Im not against children, having been one myself, but to not control your kids, have them not respect your space and run around and make noise until 10:30 PM was just rude. When they finally went to bed the adults stayed up till around midnight and always seemed to be talking in their "outdoor" voice (that is very loud). Having to get up early for a long hike, we certainly did not appreciate the noise. Campsite and lake are beautiful -- but your experience can be ruined if your campsite is joined with some bad neighbors.
Tim B
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
Campsites are combined -- so you share the space with 2 other campers. In our case, one camper was quite considerate and nice -- we spent some time talking and sharing that was quite pleasant. The other campers showed up at sunset -- two families and at least 6 kids. Im not against children, having been one myself, but to not control your kids, have them not respect your space and run around and make noise until 10:30 PM was just rude. When they finally went to bed the adults stayed up till around midnight and always seemed to be talking in their "outdoor" voice (that is very loud). Having to get up early for a long hike, we certainly did not appreciate the noise. Campsite and lake are beautiful -- but your experience can be ruined if your campsite is joined with some bad neighbors.
Mary F
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
The site, (023), has wonderful views of and access to the creek and is well situated for solitude. The walk-in distance is about 100 yards; the host has several wheelbarrows available, which are invaluable for this distance. The tent pad accommodates one large tent; it might accommodate two smaller tents. There was an area which accommodated a second smaller tent (4-person). The picnic table was level and near the bear box, so very convenient for cooking. We were caught off guard about the walk-in distance, but felt it was worth the effort.
Mary F
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
The site, (023), has wonderful views of and access to the creek and is well situated for solitude. The walk-in distance is about 100 yards; the host has several wheelbarrows available, which are invaluable for this distance. The tent pad accommodates one large tent; it might accommodate two smaller tents. There was an area which accommodated a second smaller tent (4-person). The picnic table was level and near the bear box, so very convenient for cooking. We were caught off guard about the walk-in distance, but felt it was worth the effort.
Donald M
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
Great place to camp. The two heated bathrooms (w/flushing toilets!) was a welcome amenity given the temperature in the am was mid/high 30’s.
Donald M
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
Great place to camp. The two heated bathrooms (w/flushing toilets!) was a welcome amenity given the temperature in the am was mid/high 30’s.
Micah M
VerifiedAugust 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE
such beautiful area/ my campsite was a bit hard to find in the night when we arrived. But not bad.
Location & Directions for Rock Creek Lake (Inyo National Forest, CA)
, Bishop, CA 93515 United States
Elevation: 2,963 ft
Getting There
From Mammoth Lakes, California, drive south on Highway 395 for approximately 13 mi. Take the Tom's Place exit and proceed west up the canyon for about 10 mi. At the lake, follow the signs to the family campground.
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.
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: October 19, 2026
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