Rock Creek Lake Campground Inyo National Forest California
Rock Creek Lake Overview
Rock Creek Lake campground is a beautiful family campground located between Rock Creek and Rock Creek Lake in the Sierra Nevada high country. There are 26 campsites available. Campsites 10-13 are RV sites and the parking spurs are about 30 feet long and 10 feet wide. These sites are relatively tight, but do have space for your RV or trailer and another vehicle (parked side by side). The rest are walk-to, tent-only campsites. Each of the tent-only campsites have a parking spur that’s about 10 feet wide by 20 feet long. Several of the walk-to sites require hiking 300+ feet. Some are located along the lake shore, while others are up next to the creek and in the forest. One group campsite is also available on the other side of the lake and close to the boat ramp.
Campground amenities include drinking water and flush toilets. There’s also a boat ramp, boat rentals and day-use area along the lake. Firewood is also available for sale at the campground. Campsites also have a parking area, table, a 10’x10′ tent pad (most sites), food storage locker (typical bear box size 48″ x 30″ x 36″), fire ring and grate. Cell service is not available. The campground has 2 camping areas. Sites 1-13 are in the first area/loop and sites 14-26 are in the second area/loop. Check out our campground map for approximate locations of campsites.
Rock Creek Lake – Area Recreation
Outdoor activities include boating, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, backpacking, picnicking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing. Power boats on the lake are limited to electric motors only.
Other campgrounds in the area include East Fork, Palisade, Big Meadow and Iris Meadow.
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Amenities
- Boat Ramp
- Campsite Tables
- Cell Service - None
- Drinking Water
- Equestrian trail
- Equipment Rentals
- Fire Pit
- Fire Rings
- Firewood Available
- Food Storage Locker
- Grills
- Group Camping
- Pets OK
- Picnic Tables
- Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
- Trash Collection
Activities
- Backpacking
- Biking
- Boating
- Boating (non motorized)
- Canoeing
- Creek
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Kayaking
- Lake
- Mountain Biking
- Nature Trails
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Stargazing
- Walking Trails
- Wildlife Viewing
Bishop, California 93515
760 873-2500
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Campsite Types
- ADA
- Group
- RV
- Tent
- Trailer
# of Campsites:
26
Campsite Vehicle Size:
20 feet (tent only), 30 feet (RV)
Season:
Early May – Early October
Elevation:
9,600
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you do not have a picture of site #26 at rock creek lake campground on the video of the campsites. can you send me pictures?
Hi Joseph,
We do have the photo of campsite #26 (below) and will also post to the Rock Creek Lake page.
The photo for campsite 21 and 22 look exactly the same. Which is the correct campsite number for the photo? Thanks
Good catch Laguna. Sorry about that. The picture of campsite #21 is incorrect (we will update asap). The picture of campsite #22 is correct.
Hey there, which campsites are the best for being near that back beach of the lake? Hard to tell on the recreation.gov site. Not walk to campsite, close to the car? Thanks!
Does anyone have a map of the camp sites? There isnt one available recreation.gov and I cant find one online anywhere.
Hi Ren,
We do have a Campground Map for Rock Creek Lake. Pro Members can view it by clicking on the ‘Campground Map’ button. I’ll send you our map via email if you’re not a member. Just request via email to campranger@campsitephotos.com.
Had the pleasure staying at Rock creek campsite 10. The site is listed as an RV site but there is a spot to set up a tent. ⛺️ the site is slightly sloped but definitely manageable. We were able to set up a 6×6 tent without any issue. Site 10 is located right next to a trailhead so be prepared for hikers to be walking by. Not an issue though. We loved the site and loved staying at Rock Creek Lake.
Thanks Richard!
Good to know (there is room for a tent in site #10). Glad you had a great time too!
I can not view the campground map? That is why I joined. Can you help me? Thank you!
Hi Teri,
Thanks for your support and becoming a Pro Member. You need to be logged in to have an ad free experience, see campground maps, campground review videos and get 20% off campsite availability alerts. Once logged in, you should see the ‘Campground Map’ button on the Rock Creek Lake campground page – see screenshot below.
I would like to thank you for your prompt communication, trouble shooting and excellent customer service! Much appreciated!
You are very welcome Teri . . . and thank YOU for your support.
Hi, do you happen to know the size of the tent pad for site no. 4?
Hi Ella,
The campsites that have tent pads are about 10’x10′, however the one in site #4 looks more like it is 10’x8′.
Thank you so much for the prompt reply. 10×8 does look like what I learned from the pictures and videos. It seems that #5 and #3 have tent pads that look a bit larger than #4. But both cannot beat the view from #4. Thanks again! Time to get a smaller tent!
You’re welcome and hope it works out for you up at Rock Creek Lake. It’s a beautiful area with some pretty sweet tent campsites.