ROCK CREEK LAKE CAMPOUT 2024

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:

• All cancellations must be sent via email to the trip leader. Cancellations received at least 14 days in advance will be automatically refunded the registration fee, less $10 processing fee. Cancellations received less than 14 days before a trip will forfeit the full registration fee. If a personal or family illness or other extenuating circumstances causes a last minute cancellation, that person may appeal in writing to GovCom for a partial refund. Appeals will be reviewed by Govcom following the trip or outing conclusion, and those deemed eligible for refund will be issued, less $10 processing fee.
• Fifty percent (50%) of the registration fee will be refunded to a qualified Outings Leader who plans and leads a group hike during a camping trip. The number of hike leaders needed and the type of hike needed (e.g. length and challenge level) shall be at the discretion of the trip Leader. Serving as a co-leader for such activities does not qualify for a refund.
• Should the Governing Committee cancel a camping trip or outing for any reason, all registrants will receive a full refund.