Tuff Campground
Open for the season. Some sites are first-come, first-served while others require reservations through Recreation.gov. Operates late spring through early autumn, typically opening the last weekend in April. Maximum stay is 14 days.
Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 11:23AM PDT until October 10 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
The National Weather Service in Reno NV has issued a Red Flag Warning in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM PDT Saturday. * 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 to 9 PM PDT Saturday. * 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 9 at 12:47PM 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 to 11 PM PDT Saturday. * 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
Tuff Campground is named for the volcanic Tuff rock formations scattered throughout the area. Located along Rock Creek just east of the Highway 395/Tom's Place junction, the campground occupies an open sagebrush landscape surrounded by aspens, cottonwood, and Jeffrey pine trees. The clear, cold waters of Rock Creek run alongside the campsites, providing a relaxing backdrop and excellent fishing opportunities. The campground offers 34 standard nonelectric sites spread across three loops, accommodating tents, small trailers, and RVs. Facilities include vault toilets, potable water from a hand pump, picnic tables, and mandatory bear boxes for food storage. Some sites are first-come, first-served while others are reservable through Recreation.gov. Rock Creek and nearby Rock Creek Lake and Crowley Lake are hot spots for trout fishing, with catches including brook, brown, rainbow, and stocked Alpers trout. The area's majestic scenery and trails attract hikers and mountain bikers. Wildlife in the area includes black bear, mountain lions, mule deer, pine marten, and pika. Tom's Place nearby offers supplies and fee showers.
Directions
From Mammoth Lakes, go south on US 395 for approximately 13 miles. Take the Tom's Place exit to the east and follow signs to the campground. From Bishop, go north on US 395 for about 24 miles. Take the Tom's Place exit to the east and follow signs. The campground is just 200 yards east of the highway on a gravel road.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $33 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 45ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 45ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 935-4026 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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