Rock Creek Lake (Inyo National Forest, CA)
Swall Meadows, California · 9,721 ft · In Inyo National Forest
Photos: RRM
Wildfire 47 mi W: Dome, 6,788 acres, 95% contained
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 9,721 ft (2,963 m)9,721 ft2,963 m
Sites26
Rock Creek Lake (Inyo National Forest, CA) lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 001Walk-to · up to 6 people
- 002Walk-to · up to 6 people
- 003Walk-to · up to 6 people
- 004Walk-to · up to 6 people
- 005Walk-to · up to 6 people
- 006Walk-to · up to 6 people
- 007Standard · up to 6 people
- 008Standard · up to 6 people
- 009Standard · up to 6 people
- 010Standard · up to 6 people
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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About
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
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Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Rock Creek Lake (Inyo National Forest, CA): FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny56°29°
- ThuSunny55°28°
- FriSunny56°30°
- SatSunny57°30°
- SunSunny57°28°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapRock Creek Lake Group Camp (Inyo National Forest, CA)
Public Land · under 100 ft · Swall Meadows
Rock Creek Lake Campground
Public Land · 0.4 mi · Swall Meadows
Upper Pine Grove Campground
Public Land · 1.3 mi · Swall Meadows
3 more within 25 mi
5 OpenStreetMap entries in Swall Meadows share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 3.0 mi
Camp site
Swall Meadows, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Inyo National Forest
- 4.5 mi
Camp site
Round Valley, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Inyo National Forest
- 5.1 mi
Camp site
McGee Creek, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Inyo National Forest
- 5.8 mi
Camp site
McGee Creek, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Inyo National Forest
- 5.8 mi
Camp site
McGee Creek, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Inyo National Forest
- 6.1 mi
Camp site
McGee Creek, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Inyo National Forest
Location and contact
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