4.1132 reviewsPrice
$35/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
13 campsites
Season
Open May 11 through ...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$35/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
13 campsites
Season
Open May 11 through ...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Rock Creek Rd, California
Fall campers chasing peak aspen color will find this place at its best in early October, with fewer crowds after Labor Day. Sites 3-8 under the aspen and lodgepole canopy are the ones to grab for shade and privacy if you're in a tent or pop-up.
The $35 flat rate with no hookups, no showers, and a host reviewers repeatedly describe as heavy-handed on rule enforcement is a real friction point. RVs over 26 feet can't fit, and the strict 100-foot creek buffer has frustrated more than a few campers.
Reference information about Iris Meadow Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Against aspens and willows, the 14 campsites at this family campground surround a small meadow, while wild irises bloom in the late spring. Known for it's peaceful nature, some campsites are located along the rushing sounds of Rock Creek.</p><p>Maximum vehicle length is 26ft.</p>
The elevation is 8,400 ft. The campground is a single loop and a spur next to Rock Creek. The loop encircles a grass meadow dotted with Iris and sagebrush. The camp sites on the loop are all open and can accommodate large RVs. Camp sites on the spur are tucked into Aspen and Lodgepole pine and well shaded. These camp sites (3-8) are short and best suited for tents, slide-ins, and pop-up tent campers. The sites are well spaced and have good privacy. Firewood is provided for a fee. Bring mosquito repellent. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. "Possessing/storing food so bears/wild animals have access will result in a fine of at least $150."
Open May 11 through October 24
The parking aprons are dirt. An RV waste station, with no potable water, is located across from French Camp campground.
From Mammoth Lakes, CA, take State Rt. 203 east 0.9 miles to US Rt. 395. Bear right onto Rt. 395 (south) to Bishop and go 15.2 miles to Tom's Place sign. Turn right after sign onto Rock Creek Rd and go 4 miles to campground on right.
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Fall delivers the best conditions here. Aspens peak in early October with fewer crowds after Labor Day, though mornings drop into the mid-20s to low-40s while afternoons reach 45-65°F. The campground closes October 24. Summer brings afternoon thunderstorms and warmer temperatures, plus mosquitoes that reviewers say require repellent. Snow can appear during shoulder seasons at this elevation.
Best season: aspens peak early October; reviewers highlight stunning fall colors.
Iris Meadow Campground offers essential amenities suitable for outdoor camping. The campground has restrooms available on-site. Potable water is accessible through three spigots, ensuring safe drinking water for campers. Each of the 13 campsites is equipped with picnic tables and grilling facilities. There are no electrical hookups available, making this campground ideal for those looking for a more traditional camping experience. Firewood can be purchased for a fee, as noted by official sources. Vault toilets and showers are not available on-site, emphasizing a primitive camping environment.
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