North Fork, CA

Rock Creek (Sierra National Forest, CA)

ForestRiverside / CreeksideHikingFishingSwimmingMotor-boatingVault toiletsFire pitDrinkable waterPicnic table

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About this spot

Overview

Rock Creek Campground will be closed until further notice due to a massive hazard tree removal.  Rock Creek Campground sits on a large, sandy flat under a grove of oak, pine and cedar trees. The sites are divided into three sections, with Rock Creek running through the middle. One section of the camp sits nearest the access road; the other two sections can be reached via a bridge over Rock Creek. On this side, the largest section is located in closest to the swimming holes and rock water slide in the area.

Recreation

Swimming holes can be found along the creek, and the campground's proximity to Mammoth Pool Reservoir provides even more recreational activities, including fishing, boating and hiking.

Facilities

Each campsite has a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Parking spurs are paved and dirt-surfaced. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Supplies can be purchased at Wagner's Mammoth Pool Resort.

Natural Features

The Sierra National Forest, located on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada, is known for its spectacular mountain scenery and abundant natural resources. The terrain includes rolling, oak-covered foothills, heavily forested middle elevation slopes and the starkly beautiful alpine landscape of the High Sierra. Rock Creek Campground is located close to Mammoth Pool Reservoir near the Ansel Adams Wilderness. This area is known for its jagged peaks, including 13,157-foot Mt. Ritter, and numerous lakes and streams.

Nearby Attractions

The campground is located off the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway, an 83-mile driving route with views of some of the Sierra National Forest's most striking landmarks.

Typical weather

Rock Creek

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Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Rock Creek, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.40°JJanuary: average water temperature 40°F42°FFebruary: average water temperature 42°F45°MMarch: average water temperature 45°F50°AApril: average water temperature 50°F56°MMay: average water temperature 56°F63°JJune: average water temperature 63°F68°JJuly: average water temperature 68°F67°AAugust: average water temperature 67°F61°SSeptember: average water temperature 61°F53°OOctober: average water temperature 53°F45°NNovember: average water temperature 45°F41°DDecember: average water temperature 41°F

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