ROCK CREEK LAKE CAMPOUT
INYO NATIONAL FOREST
Thursday, July 25, 2024 - Monday, July 29, 2024
Registration opens at 7am on May 10, 2024
Join the San Francisco Bay Rainbow Sierrans and Loma Prieta GLS for a 5-day, 4-night weekend camping trip to hike and explore beautiful Little Lakes Valley in the John Muir Wilderness. Along with a string of alpine lakes set amidst mountain peaks, we’ll find stands of aspen, cottonwoods and willows that live along the water’s edge. We'll set up camp at Rock Creek Lake Group Campground (9,600') located south of Mammoth Lakes on the eastern side of the Sierra. Our campground is "walk-in" and located in a secluded area overlooking the lake.
We will be at high altitude. You must be be comfortable camping and hiking at 9,600' and prepared for potentially cold temperatures at night. All trip members must plan to be self-sufficient campers, including meals, beverages, camping gear and supplies.
The campground offers potable water and flush toilets. This is a tent site only. Motor homes, trailers, campers or other recreational vehicles are not permitted. Fishing and boating are permitted. Dogs are not allowed.
Pay showers, a grill, and a camp store are available at the nearby Rock Creek Lake Resort. There are boat rentals on the lake near campground or you could bring your own kayak.
Important details to consider before registering
Cost: $80.00 per person for members.
Registration priority goes to Rainbow Sierrans and Loma Prieta Pride members. All registrations will be completed through the Rainbow Sierrans website. Loma Prieta Pride members, please contact Celeste McInerney for detailed registration information. If the trip does not fill within 10 days, it will be opened to non-members.
To facilitate trip leadership and safety, registration and payment is required in order to participate in any aspect of a camping trip sponsored by the RS Governing Committee.
A medical form and participant agreement will be required to complete the registration process.
Children/Pets: This trip is designed for adults only. Sorry, no children or pets allowed. Note: this restriction applies to emotional support and therapy pets. Contact a leader if you have any questions. DO NOT just show up with a pet.
Refund and Cancellation Policy:
Enjoy hiking, water play, and relaxation !
Friday August 16th - Sunday August 18th
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Come with your hiking gear, water play equipment, swim suit, good read, artwork, etc. for this relaxing weekend.
The Prosser Ranch Group Campground is situated on the western shore of the Prosser Reservoir in the Tahoe National Forest. The site affords views of the reservoir and the surrounding mountains can be seen through the trees.
The campsite has picnic and serving tables, a large BBQ, and a campfire circle, vault toilets, and running water, but not potable water so,
bring your own water for drinking and cooking!
Hiking information will be available at the Camper Welcome on Friday night.
Registration opens on Monday, July 1st at 7PM
Please read the following Cancellation and Refund infomation before registering.
https://rainbowsierrans.org/page-18079
There are no showers
Please bring all of your drinking and cooking water
There are bear lockers for food and drink. Please keep in mind you will share them with the other participans so limit your size.
Please leave kids and pets at home
This is a tent only site
Groups Sites are not permitted to park motor homes, trailers, campers, or other recreational vehicles in Group Camp parking area
To expedite registration, please download and complete the Medical Form. You will be asked to upload it during registration.
You must be a Rainbow Sierran member to participate
The cost for the trip is $45.00
