Rock Creek (Sierra National Forest, CA)

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Sierra National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Sierra National Forest Fees: $23.62 ($26.22)* per night, single site $47.24 ($52.44)* per night, double site $7.00 per night, per additional vehicle *(taxes included) Season: May to September Status: closed Reservations: Reservations through the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS) @ 1-877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov . 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… Getting there: From Fresno, California, take Highway 41 north. Turn east on Forest Road 200 and pass through North Fork. Take Minarets Road east for 22 miles to Rock Creek Campground. Rules: Maximum length of stay = 14 days Maximum vehicle length = 30' Maximum group size = 6 per site Phone: 559-642-3212 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232818 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: USFS, Recreation.gov