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.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 30 at 9:10AM PDT until November 1 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV
* CHANGES...Increased snowfall totals. Added accumulations down to 7000 ft. * WHAT...Snow above 8000 ft. Snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches with up to 15 inches along the highest peaks. Minor accumulations of up to 3 inches possible down to 7000 ft. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From 8 AM PDT Saturday to 7 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall expected late Saturday night.
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.…
Temporary Closure of Rock Creek Road
The Inyo National Forest will be closing the Rock Creek Road from the Rock Creek Pack Station to the Mosquito Flat Trailhead from October 19 – 23. The purpose of the closure is to conduct road maintenance to improve public safety. During the closure, there will be no vehicular access to Mosquito…
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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