Rock Creek Lake

Rock Creek Lake offers a convenient boat ramp for kayakers, canoeists, and small boat owners. The ramp can accommodate small trailers and car-top watercraft. A 5 mph speed limit is in place on the lake, making it a peaceful setting for paddling and leisure boating.

While there is no campground directly at the boat launch, the nearby McGee Campground provides a scenic option for those looking to extend their time on the water. The campground offers reservable sites and is located just 2 miles from the Rock Creek Lake boat ramp. Visitors should note that cell service may be limited in this remote area of the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains.

For those seeking additional outdoor recreation, the Rock Creek Trail and natural hot springs in the nearby Long Valley area provide opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, and relaxation. With its easy access and tranquil setting, Rock Creek Lake is an appealing destination for small watercraft enthusiasts exploring California's beautiful backcountry.

Overview
McGee Campground provides a pleasant, sunny location for family camping between Bishop and Mammoth Lakes in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains.

The campground's proximity to U.S. Highway 395 and the adjacent John Muir Wilderness make it a hot spot for hiking, rock climbing, fishing, wildlife viewing, horseback riding, hunting, photography and geology study.Recreation
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Overview
McGee Campground provides a pleasant, sunny location for family camping between Bishop and Mammoth Lakes in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains.

The campground's proximity to U.S. Highway 395 and the adjacent John Muir Wilderness make it a hot spot for hiking, rock climbing, fishing, wildlife viewing, horseback riding, hunting, photography and geology study.Recreation
Majestic scenery and challenging trails draw in hikers, mountain bikers and equestrian enthusiasts. The McGee Creek Trailhead, a popular trail for hiking and horseback riding into the McGee Canyon area of the John Muir Wilderness, lies just two miles from the campground.

The eastern Sierras are known for exceptional trout fishing. McGee Creek and nearby Crowley Lake have some of the best fishing in the area.

The area's interesting geology also makes it popular for rock hounding.Facilities
McGee offers about 28 reservable, open and sunny campsites. Each site has a picnic shelter. Roads and camping spurs are paved.

Bear-proof lockers are provided for food storage and firewood is for sale on-site.Natural Features
The campground is situated in an expanse of silvery white sagebrush and near a meadow lined with aspens. It sits at an elevation of 7,600 feet and offers outstanding views of high mountain peaks in the John Muir Wilderness. McGee Creek runs alongside it, with some sites sitting along the banks of the water.
Nearby Attractions
For campers interested in local events, Mule Days are held in Bishop over Memorial Day weekend, and the Mammoth Jazz Jubilee is hosted in Mammoth in mid-July.

Visitors can explore the magnificent John Muir Wilderness, which stretches for 100 miles along the crest of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It is a land of lofty snow-capped mountains, deep canyons and vast expanses of glacially-carved terrain, and offers extensive hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails.

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