Iris Meadow Campground

Iris Meadow Campground is located on Rock Creek Road, 4 miles west of Highway 395 at Toms Place. The campground is favored for its quiet setting around a small meadow framed with aspens, pines, and willows. In the spring wild iris bloom in the meadow along with other wildflowers.

Campers at Iris Meadow Campground take advantage of beautiful Rock Creek Lake, only 5 miles up the road. Rock Creek Lake is popular for swimming, boating, and fishing. Anglers are drawn to the lake's population of Alpers trout. Rock Creek Lake has a 5 MPH speed limit. A little farther up the road are great trails for day hikes into Little Lakes Valley.

Iris Meadow Campground has 14 campsites around the meadow and along Rock Creek. Many sites are tucked in among aspens and have good privacy while others are more open. All the sites are first-come, first served. The maximum length of stay here is 7 days.

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Iris Meadow Campground Basics
Iris Meadow Campground Location:	Rock Creek Road, 4 miles west of Highway 395 at Toms Place
Elevation:	8,300 feet
Mileage from major cities:	294 miles north of Los Angeles 184 miles south of Reno.
Number of Campsites:	14
Open - Closed:	Late-May through early September, depending on weather
Max. People per Site:	6 (including children)
Vehicles per Site:	2 vehicles, 2nd vehicle $7 per night
Maximum Length of Stay:	21 days
Pets:	On leash, always attended
Operated by	Recreation Resource Management, for Inyo National Forest
Information - Inyo NF, Bishop	(760) 873-2400

Reservations
No Reservations	All campsites at Iris Meadow Campground Are first-come, first-served.
Maximum RV/Trailer Length:	26 feet
Wheelchair Accessible Sites:	None designated, but some facilities are accessible
Fees:	$29 - $30 per night
Check-in, check-out:	2:00 PM, 1:00 PM

Iris Meadow Campground Amenities
Campsites:	Picnic table, fire ring, bear-proof food storage locker; no hook-ups
Campground:	Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water
Showers:	No
Dump station:	No
Attractions near Iris Meadow Campground:	Drive 7 miles to Crowley Lake, Crowley Lake Fish Camp. Head up to Rock Creek Lake for fishing, boating, and swimming. Use their unimproved boat launch ramp. Stop by the Rock Creek Lake Resort which has cabin rentals, boat rentals, a store, and a popular cafe. Follow hiking trails to Little Lakes Valley, Hilton Lakes, and other John Muir Wilderness destinations. Rock Creek Pack Station has trail rides, pack trips and other activities. Shop Amazon for Trout Fishing Favorites

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Iris Meadow Campground

Southern Eastern Sierra
Attractions and Activities

Many wonderful areas to explore are spread along the Eastern Sierra. Among them are Sabrina Lake, Big Pine, Convict Lake, Rock Creek, and South Lake. For those staying at Iris Meadow Campground, beautiful Rock Creek Lake is only a short drive up the road.

Stop in for breakfast at nearby Rock Creek Lodge, serving from 8 AM to 10 AM.
Find great fishing at Convict Lake, Rock Creek Lake, and Crowley Lake.
On your way out, stop in McGee Creek Lodge for baked goodies, breakfast, or lunch.
Visit McGee Creek Pack Station for trail rides or fishing pack trips.
Enjoy a day at Rock Creek Lake's beach area for swimming.
Hike up Big Pine Creek past waterfalls to actor Lon Chaney's wilderness cabin and Big Pine Lakes.
Fish for trout in popular Bishop Creek or nearby Lake Sabrina and South Lake.
Find excellent fishing at Convict Lake, Rock Creek Lake, and Lake Crowley.
Enjoy interesting hiking trails leading into the Sierra Nevada.
Head to the Rock Creek area for challenging mountain biking trails.
Go on a trail ride with Rock Creek Pack Station or near Lake Sabrina and North Lake see Bishop Pack Outfitters.
Find great fishing at Convict Lake, Rock Creek Lake, and Lake Crowley.
Spend days fishing and hiking among the beautiful Mammoth Lakes.
Take a day hike up the trail into Little Lakes Valley at Rock Creek.

Key Iris Meadow Campground Regulations

Dogs must be kept on leash and always attended. No more than 2 pets are permitted per campsite.
Fires are only allowed in provided fire rings. Collect only down and dead firewood.
Avoid problems with bears by storing food and scented items in bear-proof lockers.
Quiet Hours run from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
Generators are allowed only during non-quiet hours; three-hour maximum run time and must be attended while running.

Iris Meadow Campground
Inyo National Forest

Iris Meadow Campground
Inyo National Forest