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.
Hydrologic Outlook issued December 29 at 9:26PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
ESFEKA A series of atmospheric rivers will bring an increased risk for urban and small stream flooding late this week and into this weekend. The first round of rain will arrive Wednesday night into Thursday and provide generally light to moderate rainfall amounts. Locally heavy rain is expected in the King Range. This initial period of rain will set the stage for a more intense rainstorm expected to arrive Friday into Friday night. Current indications are for the heaviest rainfall to occur during the day on Friday into Friday night. The greatest risk for small stream flooding will occur during this time period and probably continue into Saturday after heavy rain has ended due to the lag in rainfall run-off. Road closures will be possible. At this point, the area of greatest concern is in southern Humboldt and northwest Mendocino counties. Small rivers, streams and creeks such as Elk river, Jacoby creek and Mattole river could exceed their banks and flood area roads. Southern Mendocino and Lake counties may also experience heavy rain and road flooding will be possible. Mainstem rivers will also likely rise sharply and will need to be monitored for possible flood stage exceedance. Be on the lookout for watches, advisories and warning as this next heavy rain event unfolds. Stay alert and remember to never attempt to drive through water covered roads. Water may be moving much faster than you think.
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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