Pine Grove Campground
Currently closed for winter. Projected to open May 22, 2026, weather and snow conditions permitting. No advance reservations; sites are first-come, first-served. Operating season typically runs through early October.
Red Flag Warning issued October 10 at 1:12AM 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 11 AM this morning to 9 PM PDT this 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 10 at 1:15AM 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 this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening. * 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
Pine Grove Campground sits at 9,300 feet elevation along the Rock Creek corridor, approximately 9 miles southwest of Tom's Place off Highway 395. This small 10-site campground offers a quieter alternative to the more popular Rock Creek Lake Campground located just up the road. The setting provides easy access to excellent fishing at Rock Creek and nearby Rock Creek Lake, as well as trailheads leading into the John Muir Wilderness. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Each site includes a picnic table and bear box, which must be used for all food storage as this is an active bear area. Potable water is available from a hand pump, and vault toilets serve the campground. The narrow mountain road and small sites limit vehicle length to 15 feet maximum, making this best suited for tent campers, car campers, and small pop-up trailers. The typical operating season runs from mid-May through early October, depending on snow conditions. A 14-day stay limit applies, and quiet hours are enforced from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Dogs are welcome but must remain leashed at all times.
Directions
From Mammoth Lakes, drive south on Highway 395 approximately 20 miles to Tom's Place. Turn right onto Rock Creek Road and continue southwest approximately 9 miles. The campground entrance is on the left.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| 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 | 15ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 873-2500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Pine Grove Campground - Inyo NF | |
| Inyo NF Camping & Cabins |
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