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East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (Ca)
4 mi west of Swall Meadows, CA · No signal at camp
About East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (Ca)
East Fork Canyon is in a beautiful wooded section of Rock Creek Canyon, near Lower Rock Creek. Anglers, hikers and photographers enjoy this scenic location in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. The facility is large and accommodating, with several loops of campsites.Opening and closing dates for the season are dependent on weather. Rock Creek and other waterways in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains are known for their exceptional trout fishing. A catch from the creek may include brook, brown, rainbow and stocked Alpers trout, while anglers in the backcountry are treated to populations of golden trout. The area's majestic scenery and challenging trails are an obvious draw for hikers and mountain bikers. There are several trails in and around Rock Creek Canyon, some of which meander around high-elevation alpine lakes. The campground has four loops. Some campsites are…
- Fees: $33.00 per night.
- Managed by: Inyo National Forest, FS
- Where: 4 mi west of Swall Meadows, CA · 37.48361, -118.7175
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Rock Creek Canyon | Horse | 0.1 mi | 4.3 mi |
| Sand Canyon Trail | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.4 mi | 8.4 mi |
| Wheeler Crest Trail | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.5 mi | 4.2 mi |
| Hilton Lakes | Horse | 0.8 mi | 4.1 mi |
| Pine Grove To Hilton Lakes | Horse | 1.0 mi | 0.7 mi |
| FR 4S15E | ATV road | 1.1 mi | 0.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 5.5 mi
Water fill-up: 17.4 mi