California · published-coordinate region
Rock Creek Lake (Inyo National Forest, CA)
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USDA Forest Service26Supported overnight records
3Published site categories
26Sites with a reported party limit
A useful starting point, not a fit guarantee. Site-specific warnings are absent from this export. Published lengths may include a tow vehicle. Check the official site page for current notes, restrictions, approach and configuration before booking. No live availability is shown.
A closer look at the campground
Overview
Recreation
Rock Creek and other waterways in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains are known for exceptional trout fishing. A catch from the lake may include brook, brown, rainbow and stocked Alpers trout, while anglers may be treated to golden trout in the backcountry. Power boats on the lake are limited to electric motors only.
The area's majestic scenery and challenging trails are a draw for hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders. The Tamarack Trail begins in the campground and wanders up to several high-elevation, glacially-carved alpine lakes and ponds.Facilities
The campsites are well-spaced along the lake shore, with several tent-only, walk-in sites overlooking the lake. Boat rentals, educational programs, groceries and showers are all nearby. Firewood is available on-site for a fee. Bears inhabit the area, so bear-proof lockers are provided for campers to store food.Natural Features
The campsites at Rock Creek Lake sit on a low hill with scattered aspen and lodgepole pine trees overlooking the lake's crystal blue waters. At an elevation of 9,600 feet, the facility affords visitors excellent mountain views.
The area is home to abundant wildlife, including black bear, mountain lions, mule deer, pine martin, pika and many species of fish and birds.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (760) 935-4121.
Nearby Attractions
Visitors have convenient access the magnificent John Muir Wilderness, which stretches for 100 miles along the crest of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It is a land of lofty snow-capped mountains, deep canyons and vast expanses of glacially-carved terrain, and offers extensive hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 26 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
26
Vehicle limit
26
Vehicle length
0
Driveway entry
15
Shade
26
Bars show counts, not a quality, accessibility or suitability score.
The campsite mix
Tent Only Nonelectric
13
Standard Nonelectric
7
Walk To
6
Operator directions
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.
Campground-level source text. Confirm the current route and road conditions with the operator.
THE ACTUAL SITES
26 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 26 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 001 AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Walk To | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 002 AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Walk To | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 003 AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Walk To | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 004 AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Walk To | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 005 AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Walk To | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 006 AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Walk To | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 007 AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 008 AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 009 AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 0 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 010 AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 0 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 011 AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 0 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 012 AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 0 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 013 AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 0 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 014 AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 0 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 015 AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 0 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 016 AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 0 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 017 AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 0 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 018 AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 0 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 019 AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 0 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 020 AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 0 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 021 AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 022 AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 0 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 023 AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 0 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 024 AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 025 AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 026 AREA ROCK CREEK LAKE Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 0 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
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