Holiday Campground
Closed — Closed for redesign and administrative use only.
Stay Limits, Parking, and Developed Recreation Site Use
This forest order was put in place to protect natural resources and promote public safety.
Reds Meadow Road Reconstruction Project
www.fs.usda.gov/r05/inyo/projects/reds-meadow-road-reconstruction
Wilderness Use Restrictions
This Forest Order prohibits recreating within the portions of the John Muir, Ansel Adams, Hoover, and Golden Trout Wildernesses located in the Inyo National Forest.
Mount Whitney Zone Access Restrictions
This forest order prohibits recreating in the Mount Whitney Zone to provide for public safety and protect natural resources.
Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Campfire Restrictions
This forest order prohibits campfires in portions of Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Areas that are located on the Inyo National Forest, as shown on the Exhibits.
Golden Trout and Hoover Wilderness Campfire Restrictions
This forest order prohibits campfires in portions of Golden Trout and Hoover Wilderness Areas that are located on the Inyo National Forest, as shown in the Exhibits.
Reds Meadow Road Closure Order
This Forest Closure Order prohibits being on the entirety of Reds Meadow Road to provide public safety during the 2025 reconstruction season.
ESCCRP Project Area Closure
This forest order prohibits access to roads affected by the ESCRRP project to provide for public safety while contractors perform forest health and fuels reduction work surrounding the Town of Mammoth Lakes and beyond.
Inn Fire Closure Order
This Forest Closure Order prohibits entrance into the Inn Fire Area Closure to protect public health and safety from environmental hazards, wildfire, and wildfire suppression operations.
Hot Creek Closure Order
This Forest Order prohibits recreating in Hot Creek within the Mammoth Ranger District.
Goat Prohibition Order
This Forest Order prohibits possessing or storing a goat within the Inyo National Forest Goat Prohibition Area.
Mammoth Mill Site Area and Trail Closure
This Forest Order prohibits recreating, entering or being in the Mammoth Mill Site Closure Area and the Mammoth Stamp Mill Trail.
B&B Mine Closure Order
This Forest Order prohibits recreating within the B&B Mine and Mill Site Closure Area.
Food and Refuse Storage Restrictions
This Forest Order prohibits food and refuse in locations in Exhibits A and C-J, unless stored in a bear-resistant container.
About
Holiday Campground is a 35-site overflow campground in the scenic Rock Creek area of Inyo National Forest, positioned between Mammoth Lakes and Bishop along US Highway 395. Located approximately half a mile from Tom's Place on Rock Creek Road, this campground operates as an overflow facility, opening as needed during peak seasons to accommodate visitors. The campground sits in active bear country, and all sites are equipped with bear boxes that must be used for food storage. Basic amenities include drinking water available from a hand pump, vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings at each site. Trailer spaces are available, though there are no electrical hookups. Snow is not removed from the campground during winter months. Holiday Campground provides access to numerous hiking destinations in the Eastern Sierra, including trails to Mildred Lake, Lake Dorothy, Lake Genevieve, and the Laurel Lakes Trail. The campground's location makes it a convenient base for exploring the Rock Creek drainage and surrounding high country. When water and trash services are shut down, there is no fee to camp. Quiet hours are enforced from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., and dogs must be leashed at all times.
Directions
From Mammoth Lakes: Drive east on US 395 for approximately 13 miles. Take the Tom's Place exit and follow Rock Creek Road for about half a mile. From Bishop: Travel west on US 395 for about 30 miles. Take the Tom's Place exit and follow Rock Creek Road for about half a mile.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 - $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 873-2500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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