Palisades Group Campground
Open for the 2026 season via reservation on Recreation.gov. Operates seasonally from late May through October, weather dependent. Road construction on Rock Creek Road may cause 30-minute delays. Active bear area requiring use of provided bear boxes for all food storage.
Fire Weather Watch issued October 8 at 11:40AM PDT until October 10 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 274 Southern Mono County, 420 Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties, 421 Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties, 423 West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County, and 429 Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties. * TIMING...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * WINDS...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum Humidity between 14 to 22 percent. * DURATION...3 to 6 hours. * IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and prolonged dry conditions, even in areas where humidity may not be as low, can cause fires to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them.
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 8 at 11:45AM PDT until October 10 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...In California, Mono County. In Nevada, Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
About
Palisades Group Campground occupies a shaded position at 8,600 feet in Rock Creek Canyon, tucked into a steep-walled corridor of the eastern Sierra Nevada. The single group site accommodates up to 30 people with a maximum of 5 vehicles (40-foot length limit). Five picnic tables and fire rings are arranged in a private loop, with vault toilets and potable water from a hand pump available on site. Bear boxes are provided and required for all food storage in this active bear area. Rock Creek runs adjacent to the campground, offering brook, brown, rainbow, and stocked Alpers trout. Several hiking trails depart from Rock Creek Canyon, leading to high-elevation alpine lakes where golden trout can be found in the backcountry. The surrounding forest of aspen and lodgepole pine provides ample shade throughout the day. The campground was converted from a small family site to serve as overflow for groups under 25 who cannot secure the larger Rock Creek Lake Group Campground. While less scenic than that facility, it remains well-suited for family reunions and small organizational gatherings seeking a quieter alternative along the creek.
Directions
From US Highway 395, take the Tom's Place exit (13 miles south of Mammoth Lakes or 30 miles north of Bishop). Turn west onto Rock Creek Road (Forest Highway 12) and follow for approximately 6 miles. The campground is on the right.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $95 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| 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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