Rock Creek Campground
Open — Open year-round. No online reservations currently available; sites are reserved directly through the park or first-come, first-served. High water and seasonal bridge removal may limit access to some trails in winter.
Wind Advisory issued January 2 at 6:49AM PST until January 3 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Locally stronger over the higher terrain. * WHERE...Western Mendocino Interior. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges.
Flood Watch issued January 1 at 10:24PM PST until January 4 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest California, including the following areas, Mendocino Coast, Northeastern Mendocino Interior, Northern Humboldt Coast, Northern Humboldt Interior, Northern Lake, Northwestern Mendocino Interior, Southeastern Mendocino Interior, Southern Humboldt Interior, Southern Lake, Southern Trinity, Southwestern Humboldt and Southwestern Mendocino Interior. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...There will be an increased risk of rock and land slides along roadways. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread moderate to heavy rain from two consecutive strong weather systems will produce 2-4 inches of rainfall Friday afternoon through late Sunday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Rock Creek Campground sits within Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area, the southern gateway to California's redwood country. The campground offers 35 sites in a recovering forest landscape that was clear-cut and burned in the 1940s. Located along the South Fork of the Eel River, campers have access to fishing, swimming in calm shallow areas and deep holes, and approximately 10 miles of hiking trails that wind through steep canyon bluffs and groves of old-growth redwoods, including the 225-foot Captain Miles Standish Tree. The campground is positioned just west of the Rock Creek overcrossing on Highway 101, about 1.5 miles north of Leggett in Mendocino County. While some sites near the highway experience traffic noise, the well-spaced sites offer a forested camping experience. The park encompasses over 1,000 acres with diverse Northern California ecology. High water conditions and seasonal bridge removal can limit access to parts of the park during winter months, though Rock Creek Campground remains open year-round.
Directions
Located 1.5 miles north of Leggett on Highway 101, just west of the Rock Creek overcrossing.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Redwood Campground 0.2mi
- Hickey Campground 0.2mi
- Richardson Grove Sp Oak Flat Campground 10mi
- Richardson Grove Sp Dawn Redwood Group Area 10mi
- Richardson Grove Sp Madrone Cabin Area 11mi
- Richardson Grove Sp Campground 11mi
- Benbow Sra Campground 13mi
- Westport-union Landing Sb Campground 14mi
- Wailaki Campground 18mi
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 27ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 24ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (707) 925-6482 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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