Rock Creek (Sierra National Forest, Ca)
Sierra National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: North Fork, CA, CA
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Rock Creek Campground will be closed until further notice due to a massive hazard tree removal. Rock Creek Campground sits on a large, sandy flat under a grove of oak, pine and cedar trees. The sites are divided into three sections, with Rock Creek running through the middle.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/rock-creek-sierra-national-forest-ca to be notified when sites open up.
Rock Creek Campground offers 6 first-come, first-serve sites on a sandy flat under oak, pine, and cedar trees with Rock Creek running through the middle, providing access to swimming holes, fishing, and hiking. Google reviews rate it 4.7/5 stars with campers praising the clean facilities and fantastic walk-in sites.
Wildlife alert: California Ground Squirrel, Mountain Quail, California Alligator Lizard, Western Pond Turtle, and Gopher Snake present in the area.
Insider tips for Rock Creek (Sierra National Forest, Ca): Choose walk-in sites over parking-area spots for better privacy Pack out all fishing trash to help maintain the area Arrive early as this is a popular first-come, first-serve campground
Skip Rock Creek (Sierra National Forest, Ca) if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You cannot self-contain — only suitable for self-contained RVs. Campground is currently closed due to hazard tree removal — verify reopening status before travel.
Best time to visit Rock Creek (Sierra National Forest, Ca): May-October — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Fish Creek (Ca) (Oakhurst, CA), Mammoth Pool (Oakhurst, CA), Sweetwater (North Fork, CA), Lower Billy Creek (LAKESHORE, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Rock Creek (Sierra National Forest, Ca)
Cell signal at Rock Creek (Sierra National Forest, Ca) (North Fork, CA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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 Campground will be closed until further notice due to a massive hazard tree removal. Rock Creek Campground sits on a large, sandy flat under a grove of oak, pine and cedar trees. The sites are divided into three sections, with Rock Creek running through the middle.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryChoose walk-in sites over parking-area spots for better privacy
Pack out all fishing trash to help maintain the area
Arrive early as this is a popular first-come, first-serve campground
Official operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Fresno, California, take Highway 41 north. Turn east on Forest Road 200 and pass through North Fork. Take Minarets Road east for 22 miles to Rock Creek Campground.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Sierra National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Sierra National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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