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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

Jenny B

Verified

June 11, 2025 Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE

4

I actually wound up moving from Rock Creek Lake to East Fork campground slightly down the road. The Rock Creek sites are not next to your parking spot and because I was solo I was sleeping in my vehicle. Just a heads up that if you dont want to carry cooler a distance or if you sleep in your vehicle, this is not the spot for you. On the flip side- the hosts were super helpful with the change and I DID go to Rock creek to walk and watch the sunset- it was BEAUTIFUL!

Jenny B

Verified

June 11, 2025 Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE

4

I actually wound up moving from Rock Creek Lake to East Fork campground slightly down the road. The Rock Creek sites are not next to your parking spot and because I was solo I was sleeping in my vehicle. Just a heads up that if you dont want to carry cooler a distance or if you sleep in your vehicle, this is not the spot for you. On the flip side- the hosts were super helpful with the change and I DID go to Rock creek to walk and watch the sunset- it was BEAUTIFUL!

Brian S

Verified

October 21, 2024 Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE

5

Beautiful views, convenient shower 3 minutes away at the Rock Creek Hotel, good fishing.

Brian S

Verified

October 21, 2024 Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE

5

Beautiful views, convenient shower 3 minutes away at the Rock Creek Hotel, good fishing.

se wan k

Verified

October 7, 2024 Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE

5

Wonderful...

se wan k

Verified

October 7, 2024 Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE

5

Wonderful...

Kaitlyn M

Verified

October 1, 2024 Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE

5

A quiet and beautiful campground! Our site had a good view of the lake, and there was a good distance between campsites as well. Bathrooms were well maintained and clean. Will definitely come back for another visit!

Kaitlyn M

Verified

October 1, 2024 Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE

5

A quiet and beautiful campground! Our site had a good view of the lake, and there was a good distance between campsites as well. Bathrooms were well maintained and clean. Will definitely come back for another visit!

Robert I

Verified

September 28, 2024 Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE

1

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

Verified

September 28, 2024 Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE

1

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.

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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