Rock Creek Lake Campground, Bishop, CA

Rock Creek Lake Campground is located in the White Mountain Ranger District, Inyo National Forest (4 hrs 47 min northeast of Clovis, CA) with an elevation of 9,720 feet. There are a total of 26 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to the end of September. 17 sites can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. There is a fee of $31.00 per night. Activities include boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.

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Campsite Reviews (69)

4.2 out of 5

5 star		58%
4 star		19%
3 star		9%
2 star		4%
1 star		9%

@sewankC6752C09 · Camped on Sep 27, 2024 at Campsite #15

Wonderful...

@KaitlynM710393 · Camped on Sep 22, 2024 at Campsite #6

A quiet and beautiful campground! Our site had a good view of the lake, and there was a good distance between campsites as well. Bathrooms were well maintained and clean. Will definitely come back for another visit!

@Roberti7699101 · Camped on Sep 16, 2024 at Campsite #4

We had a trip planned for three nights at Rock Creek Lake. We were snowed out with such bad snow, it collapsed our tent and there was nobody around. We were hoping to be refunded due to the weather, however, no compensation was offered.

@MichaelO624286 · Camped on Sep 12, 2024 at Campsite #21

Very nice and welcoming campground. A bit of a hike to the tent-only area but worth it as it is isolated. So you can't tent camp next to your car. They provide wheelbarrows to cart your stuff but count on making several trips. Extremely nice camp hosts!! Bears in the area - we heard one splash across the creek at about 4:30am and he definitely checked out our campsite for food.

@BruceA8B7FF293 · Camped on Sep 11, 2024 at Campsite #9

Good campground but not enough sites, needs to be reconfigured and add more sites. Its always booked up from spring to fall not easy getting reservations.

@BruceA8B7FF293 · Camped on Sep 10, 2024 at Campsite #7

Good campground but not many sites so only two nights there. Its become quite crowded over the years so the two nights were plenty.

@TaylorB7814498 · Camped on Sep 8, 2024 at Campsite #3

Amazing views!

@RitaHAD9773B93 · Camped on Sep 8, 2024 at Campsite #13

This is a wonderful lake but it was the construction happening across the lake at the boat lauch that really limited the enjoyment this fall. Yes, I do know that there has to be constrution, but it would be helpful if the webiste noted that there would be heavy equipment with backup signals and heavy drilling of bedrock going on all day long from 7am-5pm. The campground it wonderful. Go if you can. Hope the work is done by next season. (This is Sept of 2024).

@TracyT2929676 · Camped on Sep 8, 2024 at Campsite #5

What a wonderful spot! I have views but I did have to hike all my gear up a small trail. Next time, smaller ice chest. It is at almost 10,000' MSL and so be prepared. They have a couple of bears that I did not see, they're a shower and food at the nearby resort. One of the best lake hikes around is about 2 miles away out of Mosquito Flats - Gem Lakes. Defiantly will be back. Camp hosts are wonderful and the restrooms were spotless.

@BrianS9986332 · Camped on Sep 8, 2024 at Campsite #8

Beautiful views, convenient shower 3 minutes away at the Rock Creek Hotel, good fishing.

@GregDeYo51BDDF · Camped on Sep 6, 2024 at Campsite #19

With the work being done at the lake, too many people are going to fish at the inlet especially on the weekend. Other than that, the weather was wonderful and during the week it was very quiet and peaceful. Love that place!

@AndrewR3887527 · Camped on Sep 4, 2024 at Campsite #3

Great views, beautiful campsite

@NikkiL78B408AE · Camped on Aug 31, 2024 at Campsite #19

Camp host were amazing! Caring nurturers at best! Couldn't ask for anyone better! Bathrooms are amazing and the whole campgrounds were clean. Very peaceful. Would return 100%

@EstherYC57F18F · Camped on Aug 21, 2024 at Campsite #26

Campsites are difficult to find and not easily numbered, but our site was tucked away from the lakeshore, behind site #25. Bearbox has the site # marked. Requires some walking to get to the site from the parking lot. Otherwise, site is nice and mostly secluded in the trees and behind boulders. Surrounding campsites are close to the stream and lake. Restrooms also clean (flush and with sink). Host was friendly and informative. We used this campground as a launching point for backpacking to Little Lakes Valley.

@ANGELAL3690656 · Camped on Aug 15, 2024 at Campsite #4

Great campground and camp hosts! Loved that they were proactive and left a 5gal bucket at every site to drown out campfires. It's cold up here at night even in the middle of the summer, lots of people making campfires even first thing in the morning.

@DanielleKF55A4 · Camped on Aug 13, 2024 at Campsite #15

This is a stunning campground, and the hikes around are even more gorgeous--be sure to check out Little Lakes Valley hike. The campground hosts were possibly the best campground hosts we have ever had. They went above and beyond to help us with our site, and truly made our stay magical. They were professional, generous, and incredibly hard working. Cannot recommend this campground enough! The lake front sites (#1-6) are the most beautiful if you are willing to walk your gear in a short distance. We definitely plan to come again!

@ChrisE4070057 · Camped on Aug 12, 2024 at Campsite #11

An alpine lake, cool air during a hot summer heat wave, nice campsites and great camp hosts made for a relaxing and rejuvenating experience.

@NancyR3491744 · Camped on Aug 4, 2024 at Campsite #26

Thrilled to have flush toilets, running water in bathrooms as well as (seemed like) heat!They are sort of walk in spots so expect to carry your gear a ways. Not far but more than just unloading by the parking lot. Beautiful setting, good spacing between sites.

@SarahD2854125 · Camped on Jul 22, 2024 at Campsite #7

Small, quiet campground. Lovely hosts. Very clean restrooms. Beautiful lake. Great hiking trails start from the lake.

@MegS4027877 · Camped on Jul 8, 2024 at Campsite #14

High Elevation and an accessible nearby trailhead to Long Lake. A favorite for fishing & hiking. Very sincere & nice camp hosts doing an excellent job. Thank you

@AidaSF42BF105E · Camped on Jun 23, 2024 at Campsite #18

So peaceful, lots of mosquitoes and thunderstorms which flooded our site from 4-5pm every day we were there in June. A few sites dont have good drainage (site18) which could potentially leave you and your bags in a muddy mess. Thankfully we had a small hand trowel which the kids were using for playing in the beach, which freed up some debris and provided relief with drainage. Also be aware, fishermen here can be territorial with, unforgiving. We were told the water was not for playing in, moments later, man enters water with his rod. Please remember, we share this world with many species. Fish are not there for your consumption, waters can not be owned for your recreation. Water brings us life, we all depend on these waters. The waters depend on us to care and be respectful to them. We are ALL guests here. Come with an open heart, to be one with all those sharing this space.

@JerryE1949127 · Camped on May 27, 2024 at Campsite #19

Beautiful!The camp hosts were a lovely couple, very nice. But they mentioned that usually charge for a second vehicle. I made the reservation on line that clearly says that we are allowed 2 cars per site. They didnt charge us saying that they are supposed to but dont usually. Not sure where the disconnect is but. Its a little troubling.

@LorenR8BEAF424 · Camped on May 24, 2024 at Campsite #18

Beautiful lake and area. The only thing I didnt like is that the campsite is separate from your parking spot for your car. Im used to having the parking spot and camping spot conjoined. I was looking forward to using a tent on my tailgate but my camp spot was a few yards away. That and all the cars are parked together like a parking lot.

@VictoriaK27728 · Camped on Sep 20, 2023 at Campsite #3

Great site but only fits one tent!

@ADAMS8586850 · Camped on Sep 14, 2023 at Campsite #1

Beautiful area. Watch the weather. 30 at night and 65 during the day means very cold night and hot days (the sun is very strong!). Fishing and hiking and good in the area.

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