Rock Creek Campground
Located in a mixed connifer forest, this campground offers solitude and easy access to the backcountry trails on the Plumas National Forest. All 6 campsites are first come/ first serve.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 6 |
| Host/management | 4 |
Site guide
6 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 02 | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 03 | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 04 | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 05 | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 06 | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Fees | The sites are $15 per day standard rate; maximum stay limit is 14 days in a calander year. |
Backcountry roads are easy to explore from this campground.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 39.9011° N, 121.1355° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | REI ↗ | 37.8 mi |
| RV sales & service | Mike Friend RVs ↗ | 40 mi |
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Explore
Video
⛺ Rock Creek Campground Review // Perry, KS // USACE
Trails nearby
- 0.8 miBucks Creek Loop4.3 mi trail
- 1.4 miMill Creek ↗9 mi trail
- 2 miRight Hand Branch Mill Creek ↗4.8 mi trail
- 2.2 miSpanish Peak0.4 mi trail
- 2.2 miNorth Haskins1.5 mi trail
- 2.6 miMorrow Creek1.6 mi trail
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Plumas National Forest.
- inPlumas National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,431,953 acres
- 1.3 miBucks Lake Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 23,578 acres
- 9.3 miLassen National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,488,712 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Natural features
The slow flow of Rock Creek is accessable at this campground as well as easy access to OHV routes and backcountry driving routes throughout the forest.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Rock Creek Campground?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Rock Creek Campground?
The sites are $15 per day standard rate; maximum stay limit is 14 days in a calander year.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Rock Creek Campground have?
10 sites, including 6 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Rock Creek Campground?
Rock Creek Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Rock Creek Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Rock Creek Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
What if Rock Creek Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Whitehorse Campground (0.9 mi), Bucks Lake Recreation Area (2.7 mi, first-come), and Mill Creek Campground (Plumas) (2.9 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby