Rock Creek Lake Group Camp (Inyo National Forest, Ca)
Inyo National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Bishop, CA, CA
Price: From $95 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (6 reviews)
Season: May through October
Rock Creek Lake Group Campground is adjacent to the main Rock Creek Lake Campground. This tent-only site is located near Bishop, Tom’s Place and Mammoth Lakes, California in Inyo National Forest. The high-elevation campground offers a private setting on the banks of scenic Rock Creek Lake in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains - a perfect location for limitless mountain recreation opportunities.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Scenic high-elevation tent camping on Rock Creek Lake in the eastern Sierra Nevada with excellent fishing opportunities. Campers praise the clean grounds and secluded walk-in sites with a 4.7/5 rating from 127 reviews.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Great Basin Rattlesnake, Great Basin Gopher Snake, Mojave Patchnose Snake, American Pika, Mule Deer, Sooty Grouse
Insider tips for Rock Creek Lake Group Camp (Inyo National Forest, Ca): Book early as this is a popular federal campground Choose walk-in sites for more seclusion; some sites are near parking areas First-come, first-serve spots available in addition to reservations Good basecamp for hiking to Gem Lake
Skip Rock Creek Lake Group Camp (Inyo National Forest, Ca) if: You need electrical hookups (no hookups available). You have an RV or require full hookups. Visiting outside May-October seasonal window. You are concerned about fishing-related litter.
Best time to visit Rock Creek Lake Group Camp (Inyo National Forest, Ca): May-October — Official seasonal operations period.
Nearby campgrounds: Rock Creek Lake (Inyo National Forest, Ca) (BISHOP, CA), East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (Ca) (Bishop, CA), Aspen Group (Inyo) (Bishop, CA), French Camp (Bishop, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Rock Creek Lake Group Camp (Inyo National Forest, Ca)
Cell signal at Rock Creek Lake Group Camp (Inyo National Forest, Ca) (Bishop, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Rock Creek Lake Group Campground is adjacent to the main Rock Creek Lake Campground. This tent-only site is located near Bishop, Tom’s Place and Mammoth Lakes, California in Inyo National Forest. The high-elevation campground offers a private setting on the banks of scenic Rock Creek Lake in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains - a perfect location for limitless mountain recreation opportunities.
Verified facts
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground
Choose walk-in sites for more seclusion; some sites are near parking areas
First-come, first-serve spots available in addition to reservations
Good basecamp for hiking to Gem Lake
Official seasonal operations period
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Directions from Mammoth Lakes, California: Drive south on U.S. 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 boat dock and group camp. Directions from Bishop, California: Travel north on U.S. Highway 395 for about 30 miles. Turn left at the Tom's Place exit and proceed west up the canyon for about 10 miles. At the Lake, follow the signs to the boat dock and group camp.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Inyo National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Inyo National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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