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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

Daniel V

Verified

July 1, 2025 Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE

5

Peaceful and quiet. Hauling gear from the car to site #4 takes a bit of effort but it's worth it. Feels private with lake views.

Daniel V

Verified

July 1, 2025 Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE

5

Peaceful and quiet. Hauling gear from the car to site #4 takes a bit of effort but it's worth it. Feels private with lake views.

Jim T

Verified

June 26, 2025 Stayed at: 026, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE

5

Jean and Luis are the most gracious hosts and keep the camps and bathrooms in excellent condition.

Mike C

Verified

June 26, 2025 Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE

4

The restrooms were well kept and clean. The camp sites were nice and close to the lake

Jim T

Verified

June 26, 2025 Stayed at: 026, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE

5

Jean and Luis are the most gracious hosts and keep the camps and bathrooms in excellent condition.

Mike C

Verified

June 26, 2025 Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE

4

The restrooms were well kept and clean. The camp sites were nice and close to the lake

Robert M

Verified

June 24, 2025 Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE

3

We booked RV site #7. Not much privacy between the family camped right next to us and the day use parking lot that shared our overnight space. Bathrooms were well kept, and heated. Easy walk to the lake. The walk-in tent sites were the ticket. We will probably not be camping at Rock Creek Lake again.

Robert M

Verified

June 24, 2025 Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE

3

We booked RV site #7. Not much privacy between the family camped right next to us and the day use parking lot that shared our overnight space. Bathrooms were well kept, and heated. Easy walk to the lake. The walk-in tent sites were the ticket. We will probably not be camping at Rock Creek Lake again.

Julia B

Verified

June 15, 2025 Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE

5

We stayed in a walk in site and it was incredible. We had a gorgeous view of the lake from the campsite. The tent foundations made setting up camp a breeze. It’s a well maintained and very clean campground. Great opportunities for fishing, hiking, SUP, kyaking, or just chilling in a hammock by the lake with a good book

Julia B

Verified

June 15, 2025 Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE

5

We stayed in a walk in site and it was incredible. We had a gorgeous view of the lake from the campsite. The tent foundations made setting up camp a breeze. It’s a well maintained and very clean campground. Great opportunities for fishing, hiking, SUP, kyaking, or just chilling in a hammock by the lake with a good book

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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