Iris Meadow Campground / Tom's Place / Rock Creek

Campground Name: Iris Meadow Campground  Area: Tom’s Place / Rock Creek

Administered by: White Mountain Ranger District (760) 873-2500.

Elevation: 8,300

Season Length: 5/15-10/29 - subject to weather conditions

Contact: Inyo National Forest.  http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/inyo/  760-873-2400; Rock Creek Lake Resort (760) 935-4311.

Number of sites: 14 (Some of the sites are on the creek.)

Fee: $18. (A $5 charge is assed for each additional vehicle.)

RV sites:  Yes   RV’s up to: 30 feet     Hook-ups:   Garbage: containers

Toilets: Flush    Water: Yes      Picnic tables and fire grills                     

Nearest town: Tom’s Place, Bishop

Nearby facilities: Bishop

Nearby fishing: Rock Creek, Rock Creek Lake and Upper Rock Creek

Reservations: NO

Additional information:  Pets must be kept on a leash.  Please note that the dates and prices below are subject to change and reflect 2007 data.  If listed, the campground opening dates are approximate due to weather conditions.

Directions: From Highway 395 at Tom’ Place (20 miles north of Bishop), turn left (west) on Rock Creek Road and drive three miles to the campground.

Photo courtesy of mytopo.com.