Rock Creek Campground is in Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area off Highway 101 in northern Mendocino County. Standish-Hickey marks the southern edge of what is called the Redwood Empire, which stretches north to the Oregon border. Visitors to Rock Creek Campground find well-spaced campsites among the trees on the bluff above the South Fork Eel River. By mid-summer the river is usually low enough for wading. Across the river, trails lead through groves of redwoods.
Rock Creek Campground has 35 campsites in a single loop. Fences protect campers from the edge of the steep bluff overlooking the river. Eight campsites are designated as tent-only. The rest of the campsites can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. A Hike & Bike campsite, for those arriving on foot to bicyle, is included in the campground loop. Some campsites are kept as first-come, first-served sites or may be reserved directly through the park.
| Rock Creek Campground Basics | |
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| Rock Creek Campground Location: | Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area, Highway 101, 1½ miles north of Leggett |
| Elevation: | 885 feet |
| Camping Season: | At least one campground loop in the park is open year-round (usually in Rock Creek Campground).
Other campgrounds are open during the peak season (generally Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day), depending on weather. Check the reservation website listed below. |
| Number of Sites: | 35 |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer (fee per night for additional vehicle) |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | California State Parks |
| Standish-Hickey SRA Headquarters: | (707) -925-6482 |
| Reservations for Rock Creek Campground | |
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| Reservations recommended: | Rock Creek Campground reservations are available for camping dates from mid-May to mid-October. At other times campsites are first-come, first-served. |
| Booking Window: | Reservations can be made from 2 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival date. |
| Maximum Vehicle Length: | Trailer 24 feet, RV 27 feet |
| Wheelchair accessible sites: | #7, 25, 33 |
| Fees: | Primitive campsites $35 per night
Standard campsites $35 Hike & Bike site - $35 plus an $8 reservation fee |
| Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: | Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area - Rock Creek Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, Noon |
| Rock Creek Campground Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic table, food locker, fire grill |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | Yes, 25 cents for 2 minutes |
| Dump Station: | No |
| Campground Map: | Standish-Hickey Campground Map |
| Attractions near Rock Creek Campground: | Try fishing in the river. Swim in Eel River when water level is safe. Try fishing in the river. Enjoy hiking trails and redwood groves. Drive to the nearby Smithe Redwood Grove. Stop in at the Drive-Thru Tree Park. Visit a tourist favorite, Confusion Hill. |
| Updates | Last Updated May 2025 |
South Fork Eel River
Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation site, check to be sure your vehicle will fit your campsite.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Rock Creek Campground
Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area in northern Mendocino County offers a range of recreation activities and natural wonders. Visitors to Rock Creek Campground are near many of the attractions in the park.
Check Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area for any campground updates.
