Rock Creek Campground is currently closed for extensive hazard tree removal, with no reopening date set. When operational, this developed campground offers a classic Sierra experience with sites spread across three sections around Rock Creek, including coveted spots near natural swimming holes and a rock water slide.
Campground Details
- ⛺Type
- Developed
- 💵Fee per Night
- Free
- 📍GPS
- 37.29111, -119.35944
- 🐾Pets Allowed
- No
- 📞Phone
- 559-642-3212
- 🗺️Address
- CA
The Camp
Rock Creek spreads across a sandy flat under oak, pine, and cedar, with the creek itself dividing the campground into distinct sections. The setup works like this: one section sits closest to the access road, while two others require crossing a bridge over Rock Creek. The largest of these bridge-side sections claims the prime real estate — closest to the swimming holes and the area's natural rock water slide.
Each site comes standard with picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Parking spurs mix paved and dirt surfaces, and the campground provides vault toilets and drinking water. Wagner's Mammoth Pool Resort handles supply runs if you need to restock.
The Setting
The location puts you close to Mammoth Pool Reservoir, expanding your recreational options beyond the creek itself. The reservoir opens up fishing, boating, and additional hiking opportunities. You're also positioned near the Ansel Adams Wilderness, where jagged peaks like 13,157-foot Mt. Ritter define the skyline, backed by the High Sierra's network of lakes and streams.
Rock Creek sits along the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway, an 83-mile route that showcases the Sierra National Forest's signature landmarks. The broader landscape here captures the Sierra's full range — from rolling, oak-covered foothills through heavily forested middle elevations up to the stark alpine country above.
The swimming holes along Rock Creek provide the main draw during warmer months, particularly the natural rock slide that's become a local favorite.