Aspen Group sits creekside in a grove of quaking aspens at 8,100 feet, designed for parties of up to 25 who want the eastern Sierra without the crowds. Rock Creek runs cold and clear right past camp, and the golden aspen show in fall makes this one of the more photogenic group sites in Inyo National Forest.
Campground Details
- ⛺Type
- Group
- 💵Fee per Night
- Free
- 📍GPS
- 37.52361, -118.71194
- 🐾Pets Allowed
- No
- 📞Phone
- 760-935-4321
- 🗺️Address
- CA
The Camp
The single group site spreads across wide-open spaces with room for both RVs and tents, backed by rustling aspens that catch the light. Rock Creek runs adjacent to camp — 22 miles of clear, cascading water that starts in the John Muir Wilderness and cuts through Rock Creek Canyon. At 8,100 feet, you get views west to massive peaks and steep canyon walls in all directions.
The setup is primitive but functional: flush toilets, drinking water, and group picnic areas. It's the kind of place that works for family reunions or friend groups who want space to spread out without dealing with individual site boundaries.
What to Know
The campground sits between Mammoth Lakes and Bishop along the Rock Creek corridor, putting you in prime eastern Sierra territory. Fall timing matters here — the aspens turn golden, making for exceptional photography and a completely different camp experience than summer's green canopy.
Wildlife includes black bear, mountain lions, mule deer, and smaller residents like pine martens and marmots. Standard bear precautions apply, especially with a large group's worth of food and gear.
Nearby
Rock Creek offers exceptional trout fishing right from camp — brook, brown, rainbow, and stocked Alpers trout populate the main creek, with golden trout in the backcountry waters. The fishing reputation extends to other waterways throughout the eastern Sierra Nevada.
Trail access ranges from easy lakeside walks to challenging mountain routes around high-elevation alpine lakes. Rock Creek Canyon also draws mountain bikers to its non-wilderness trails. A commercial pack station operates nearby for horse-based adventures, and several resorts within range offer general stores, restaurants, and pay showers when camp life needs a break.