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Rock Creek Lake Picnic Area
Public LandU.S. Forest ServicePets allowed

Rock Creek Lake (Inyo National Forest, CA)

Swall Meadows, California · 9,721 ftIn 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

Price per night
$35recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
26From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
Not yet known
Elevation
9,721 ft2,963 m
Big rigs
Not yet known
Season
Not yet known
Cell signal
Not yet known

Sites26

Rock Creek Lake (Inyo National Forest, CA) lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.

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

From Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit

Cell service

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FCC 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

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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.

Location and contact

37.45382, -118.73901
Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Swall Meadows
Park
Inyo National Forest

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