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Rock Creek Lake (Inyo National Forest, CA)

Rock Creek Lake (Inyo National Forest, CA)Photo: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
26
sites
Jun–Sep
best months

Caution today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 31 min ago

Is Rock Creek Lake (Inyo National Forest, CA) open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 3 alerts for Inyo National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Inyo National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 26 sites for tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 9,723 ftHigh camp: expect cold nights, even in summer
  • Near BishopWhite Mountain Ranger District · Inyo National Forest

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.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Rock Creek Lake (Inyo National Forest, CA)

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    The Restaurant at Convict Lake

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 12 mi
  • If it rains

    Hot Spring

    Hot spring

    On your way back · 15 mi

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Rock Creek Lake (Inyo National Forest, CA)

    Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      41° / 13°

    2. Feb

      38° / 12°

    3. Mar

      42° / 15°

    4. Apr

      45° / 22°

    5. May

      54° / 27°

    6. Jun

      65° / 33°

    7. Jul

      71° / 38°

    8. Aug

      70° / 36°

    9. Sep

      65° / 32°

    10. Oct

      57° / 26°

    11. Nov

      47° / 20°

    12. Dec

      40° / 12°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Tuolumne Meadows Rs, CA, 44.2 mi away at 8,694 ft. The station sits about 1,000 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Rock Creek Lake (Inyo National Forest, CA)

26 sites for tent and RV camping

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