Rock Creek Lake Campground, near Quincy, California, is a fantastic spot for those looking to immerse themselves in nature. With sites that are close to the water, you can enjoy the soothing sounds of the creek while soaking up the sun or relaxing in the shade.

The campground is clean and well-kept, featuring picnic tables and bear lockers at each site. Visitors have noted that the bathrooms are equipped with flush toilets and sinks, which is a nice touch for comfort. One camper mentioned, “The campground in general was very quiet,” making it a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

If you’re up for some exploration, the nearby Rock Creek Lake Resort offers a store and a restaurant known for its delicious pie. The area is also great for hiking, with beautiful trails that showcase the stunning mountain scenery. Just be prepared for some chilly nights and a few pesky mosquitoes!

With only a handful of sites, this campground provides a more intimate experience compared to larger, crowded campgrounds. Whether you’re pitching a tent or parking your RV, Rock Creek Lake Campground is a solid choice for a peaceful getaway in the great outdoors.

The campsites are well-spaced along the lake shore, with several tent-only, walk-in sites overlooking the lake. Boat rentals, educational programs, groceries and showers are all nearby. Firewood is available on-site for a fee. Bears inhabit the area, so bear-proof lockers are provided for campers to store food. WINTER: Open with no fees and no services through winter Creekside campsites; 6 units total for both tent and RV camping.

Rock Creek Lake Campground

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This is a gem for California where so many of the campgrounds have over a hundred sites and tons of huge groups of people. This is away from the crowds with only ten sites. 

Sites 6, 7, 8 are all open to each other but they are the best spots on the river. If you are going with another couple these spots would be great to secure. 

The creek is lovely and rocky in a shallow bed so it's easy to access. 

Beat the crowds in this nice small 

The lake will have you amazed with how clean the water is. It’s crystal clear and crisp

Amazing and clean

Cute cozy campsite. Sites are near each other and you’ll need to pass but some sites to get to yours. There’s a parking lot for cars and you take a very short walk to site. Clean and well Kept. 

Right on the lake

Stay at Rock Creek Lake Campground in mid June. The drive up from Hwy 395 was easy for a mountain road. There were about 7 campgrounds along this corridor. Rock Creek Lake is at the top. The campground is at about 9,500 feet so be aware for altitude. 

  

Campsites are very close to the water. The walk in tent sites are next to the creek. We were in site 24. This site was located in a small clearing that gets midday sun so it can heat up. Other than site 25, the other sites had better shade coverage. The walk in sites had a dirt pad for your tent, picnic table and bear locker. Your site has assigned parking. 

  

It was about a 50 to 75 yard walk from the parking, water spout, and bathrooms. Camp host was pleasant and had wheelbarrows to help move your stuff. The bathrooms were flush toilets and sink. The sink faucets were variable.  

  

The weather was still quite chilly especially at night. The campground in general was very quiet. We didn't hear loud music or groups over 4 days. There were lots of mosquitos the whole time. Rock Creek Lake Resort just down the road has a store and restaurant serving pie. During the weekend, there are lots of day use visitors but they cleared out in the evening. 

  

I would definitely be back

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