Rock Creek Lake

Inyo National Forest, CA · ≈68.4 mi to Sanger
Sites
26
Max rig
Pull-through
No
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
68.4 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Tent campers and smaller RVs
  • Fishing and boating enthusiasts
  • Hikers and horseback riders
  • Wildlife viewing and nature lovers
  • Campers seeking solitude and no cell coverage

✕ Not ideal for

  • Large RVs and big rigs
  • Travelers needing hookups
  • Those requiring cell service or town access

Connectivity

Plan to be offlineNo modeled cell coverage from any carrier. If you need connectivity here, a satellite communicator or hotspot device is worth considering.

What's here

13 Tent Onlys (no Hookups)
7 Standards (no Hookups)
6 Walk-Ins
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

Site-level rig length data isn't reported for this campground.

Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedPets allowedShade
Activities
BoatingCampingFishingHikingHorseback RidingInterpretive ProgramsWildlife Viewing
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Tight for big rigsRig fit
Some travel requiredAccess
Minimal servicesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Sanger, ~68.4 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: RRM

Overview

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.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Standard campground