East Fork Campground

About

East Fork Campground occupies a scenic stretch of Rock Creek Canyon in the eastern Sierra Nevada at approximately 9,000 feet elevation. The 133-site campground features multiple loops winding through dense stands of pine, fir, and aspen, with many sites tucked under tall trees for shade. Several sites sit along Rock Creek, a cold, clear stream that originates in the John Muir Wilderness and runs 22 miles through the canyon. Rock Creek and the surrounding waterways are renowned for exceptional trout fishing, with catches including brook, brown, rainbow, and stocked Alpers trout. Anglers venturing into the backcountry may encounter golden trout populations. The area also draws hikers and mountain bikers to trails that meander around high-elevation alpine lakes. The campground provides flush toilets, potable water from hand pumps, picnic tables, and mandatory bear-proof food lockers at each site. No hookups, showers, or dump station are available. This is an active bear area requiring all food to be secured in the provided bear boxes when unattended or overnight.

Directions

From Mammoth Lakes, head south on US 395 for approximately 13 miles. Take the Tom's Place exit and follow Rock Creek Road (Forest Service Highway 12) for about 5 miles. The campground is on the left. From Bishop, head north on US 395 for about 30 miles to the Tom's Place exit.