Palisades Group Campground
Closed — Closed for the season due to snow and winter conditions. Operates seasonally, typically from late spring through fall depending on snow levels at 8,800 feet elevation. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.
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
Palisades Group Campground is situated at 8,800 feet elevation at the bottom of a steep canyon adjacent to Rock Creek in Inyo National Forest. Originally a small family campground, it has been converted to serve as an overflow group site for parties unable to reserve the nearby Rock Creek Lake Group site. The facility features a private loop with five tables and campfire rings, surrounded by aspen and lodgepole pine trees. The eastern Sierra Nevada location provides exceptional trout fishing opportunities, with Rock Creek offering brook, brown, rainbow, and stocked Alpers trout. Backcountry streams yield golden trout for adventurous anglers. Several hiking trails wind through Rock Creek Canyon and around high-elevation alpine lakes, offering stunning scenery and wildlife viewing opportunities. The area is home to black bear, mountain lions, mule deer, pine martin, pika, and numerous bird species. Located 6 miles up Rock Creek Road from Highway 395, the campground is approximately 13 miles south of Mammoth Lakes and 30 miles north of Bishop. Due to its high elevation and the steep canyon location, the site is only accessible seasonally when snow conditions allow. This is an active bear area, and all food must be secured in provided bear boxes when not attended.
Directions
From Highway 395, take the Tom's Place exit (13 miles south of Mammoth Lakes or 30 miles north of Bishop). Turn onto Rock Creek Road and follow for approximately 6 miles to Palisades Group Campground on the right.
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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 | $95 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 935-4825 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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