East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA)

Overview

East Fork Canyon is in a beautiful wooded section of Rock Creek Canyon, near Lower Rock Creek. Anglers, hikers and photographers enjoy this scenic location in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California.

The facility is large and accommodating, with several loops of campsites.Opening and closing dates for the season are dependent on weather.

Recreation

Rock Creek and other waterways in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains are known for their exceptional trout fishing. A catch from the creek may include brook, brown, rainbow and stocked Alpers trout, while anglers in the backcountry are treated to populations of golden trout.

The area's majestic scenery and challenging trails are an obvious draw for hikers and mountain bikers. There are several trails in and around Rock Creek Canyon, some of which meander around high-elevation alpine lakes.

Facilities

The campground has four loops. Some campsites are close together, and some sit along the banks of the creek. There is a mix of sun and shade.

Firewood is available for purchase on-site.

Bears inhabit the area; bear-proof lockers for food storage are located throughout the campground.

Natural Features

This beautifully wooded area is dense with pine and fir trees, with aspens that turn golden and shimmer in the fall. Sitting at an elevation of 8,900 ft., East Fork offers views of the taller mountain peaks that surround it.

The campground is adjacent to the clear, cold and cascading Rock Creek, which originates in the John Muir Wilderness and runs for 22 miles through the bottom of Rock Creek Canyon.

The area is home to abundant wildlife, including black bear, mountain lions, mule deer, pine marten, pika and many species of fish and birds.

Nearby Attractions

For campers interested in local events, Mule Days are held in nearby Bishop over Memorial Day weekend, and the Mammoth Jazz Jubilee is hosted in Mammoth in mid-July.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (760) 935-4012.

Camp site features

Across 71 camp sites:

Pets allowed: all 71 sites
Longest RV: 38 ft
Largest party: 6 people
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap

Nearest dump station: 5.5 mi

Nearest water fill: 17.6 mi

Directions

From Bishop or Mammoth Lakes, California, follow U.S. Highway 395 (about 30 miles north of Bishop). Take the Tom's Place exit and go 6 miles on Rock Creek Road.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

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Joe V

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Reviewed a month ago

Great campground and wonderful hosts!

Bruce B C

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Reviewed a month ago

Friendly Host. Some of the cleanest flush toilets I’ve ever encountered in over 60 years of camping. The hosts take pride in being helpful and maintaining a clean campground.

Todd F

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Reviewed a month ago

Love this campground. So glad there are real bathrooms and not disgusting pit toilets. Camp hosts at this campground are exceptional!! One critique, it would be nice if you could repair the potholes or repave the roadway in the campground. Its much overdue.

Robert R

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Reviewed a month ago

The campground host were very nice. The camp ste was nice and clean when we arrived.

Kristina G

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Reviewed a month ago

Loved this campsite! Cozy, private, well maintained, bathrooms were maybe 30 second walk away. They are out were very strict with the 11am check out time

Samuel C

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Reviewed a month ago

Camp was very clean upon arrival, signage was very informative about the surrounding area. We went in September during all the fall colors and we will definitely be back again!

Availability

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