Rock Creek Lake Group Camp (Inyo National Forest, CA)
Rock Creek Lake Group Camp (Inyo National Forest, CA) is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 37.45382, -118.73901
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Interpretive Programs, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 760-873-2500
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Rock Creek Lake Group Camp (Inyo National Forest, CA)
Overview 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. Fishing, camping, hiking, photography, wildlife viewing and horseback riding at the nearby pack station are popular. Recreation Rock Creek and other waterways in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains are known for exceptional trout fishing. A catch from the lake may including brook, brown, rainbow and stocked Alpers trout, while anglers may be treated to hook golden trout in the backcountry. Power boats are limited to electric motors on the lake. The area's majestic scenery and challenging trails are an obvious 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 group camping area is separate from the main campground, offering plenty of privacy. It can accommodate up to 25 people at a time and is tent-only. No RVs are allowed at the campground, as the site requires visitors to walk from the parking area. There is no trash collection. Natural Features The group site is nestled in a pine forest, perched on the shore of Rock Creek
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Mammoth Community Water District · 17 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 325 designated routes (124 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek Lake Group Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Rock Creek Lake Group Cg | National forest group campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Rock Creek Lake Cg | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Rock Creek Lake Campground | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Upper Pine Grove Campground | Private campground | 1.3 mi | — | — |
| Upper Pine Grove Cg | National forest campground | 1.3 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB), Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.