Rock Creek Lake (Inyo National Forest, Ca)
Inyo National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: BISHOP, CA, CA
Price: From $35 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (122 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers, Electric Hookups, Bear Boxes, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Rock Creek Lake offers exceptional trout fishing in the eastern Sierra Nevada with majestic scenery and challenging trails for hiking and mountain biking. Campers praise the clean campground with fantastic walk-in sites and plentiful first-come, first-serve spots.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area — use bear boxes provided. Also watch for Great Basin Rattlesnake, Great Basin Gopher Snake, and Mojave Patchnose Snake.
Insider tips for Rock Creek Lake (Inyo National Forest, Ca): Choose walk-in sites for seclusion — avoid spots directly adjacent to parking areas if privacy is priority. Many first-come, first-serve sites available; arrive early for federal campground. Tamarack Trail trailhead begins in the campground for convenient access to hiking. Electric motors only on the lake — plan water activities accordingly.
Skip Rock Creek Lake (Inyo National Forest, Ca) if: You need RV hookups — only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You plan to visit outside May through October — campground is seasonal.. You're sensitive to fishing-related litter — reviewers reported trash issues..
Best time to visit Rock Creek Lake (Inyo National Forest, Ca): May through October — Official operating season for the campground..
Nearby campgrounds: Rock Creek Lake Group Camp (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 (Inyo National Forest, Ca)
Cell signal at Rock Creek Lake (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.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryChoose walk-in sites for seclusion
avoid spots directly adjacent to parking areas if privacy is priority.
Many first-come, first-serve sites available; arrive early for federal campground.
Tamarack Trail trailhead begins in the campground for convenient access to hiking.
Electric motors only on the lake
plan water activities accordingly.
Official operating season for the campground.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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.
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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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