Pine Grove Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. Operating season is May 16 through October 5. First-come, first-served only, no reservations.

National Forest System Roads

Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads

Pack Fire Area Closure

The Pack Fire Area near Crowley Lake is closed

Horseshoe Pit Closure

To provide for public safety while large decks of logs are stored on site.

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

Pine Grove Campground is a small, peaceful campground located at 9,300 feet elevation in the scenic Rock Creek Canyon of Inyo National Forest. With just 10 campsites tucked among tall Jeffrey Pines, this campground offers a quiet retreat just below Rock Creek Lake. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations available. This is an active bear area, so all food must be secured in the provided bear boxes when not attended or overnight. The campground provides vault toilets and potable water from a hand pump. Due to narrow access roads, RVs over 15 feet are not allowed. Each site includes a picnic table and fire pit. The location provides excellent access to Rock Creek Lake and surrounding high-country trails. America the Beautiful Senior and Access Passes receive a 50% discount on camping fees. Maximum stay is 14 days, and quiet hours are enforced from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Directions

From Mammoth Lakes go south on Highway 395 approximately 20 miles to Tom's Place. Turn right on Rock Creek Lake Road and go southwest approximately 9 miles to the campground on the left.

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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 $35

Vehicle

Max RV Length 15ft
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (760) 873-2500

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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