Fall Colors at Rock Creek Lake

“Here's a new thread for the September 30 - October 1st trip to Rock Creek.”

“I can't go that weekend, but y'all have said you might switch it by one weekend either way if the colors look to be better at a different time, so I'm keeping my ears open. I'm actually going up there for a week for a - cough! - car camping trip a week from tomorrow.”

“Did you reserve the site, because I see the group site is already booked.”

“I've been checking it out, HM, and everyone says it should be fine to get a campsite showing up on a Thursday (there are something like 300 campsites in the valley there, most of which are not reservable). Photos of me lounging around a car camping campsite to follow!!!”

“Just checked the other thread and saw she booked it already! I'm so excited about this I can hardly stand it!!!”

“Oh, you were addressing wingding, huh mike? OK!”

“yes, site is booked. if the trip falls apart i can always cancel the reservation, but i'm hoping it turns out to be a really nice group trip”

“Sorry for the confusion BM!

Kathy, When do you want the $$ and how much?”

“Mike: I'll just pass a hat around at the campground.”

“I'll take some money!”

“you'll have to show up to get some of the money BowlderMan”

“Show me the money!!”

“Sorry, thought I was Cuba Gooding, Jr. there for a sec....”

“Kathy - Good job setting things up.
I'll be up there all that week, so I'll some scoop how color is going off in other areas nearby.”

“I'm going to see if I can get Friday off from work.”

“Ok all Im in and looking forward to this trip.”

“Maybe I'll give myself that Friday off...yes I think I will :)”

“Is it September yet?? :-)


...I'm not excited am I?”

“Doug - it'll be great to get a color report from you when I get there, so I'll know which direction to head.”

“I'm signed up.
I'm bringing Mrs. Navi too.”

“now we're up to at least 10 people - the more people we have, the better the Saturday night potluck/beerfest will be”

“Campsite notes:

The site is accessed through a locked gate. The combination for the locked gate is 4-4-8-9.

If campers forget combo lock #, call 1-888-448-1474

DIRECTIONS
Turn south off Highway 395 at Tom's Place, 24 miles northwest of Bishop and 10 miles to Rock Creek Lake. At the lake, follow signs to boat dock and group camp.”

“Thanks Kathy for setting this up. Looking forward to it!”

“Windwalker,
Ya going? Phil? Come on you California people...!!!”

“I'll start packing tonite... :)”

“Trailtrekker, I'm going to be there, isn't that enough?”

“So is the plan to just car camp and dayhike? I'm definitely interested!”

“So is the plan to just car camp and dayhike? I'm definitely interested!

Yep! :)

Kathy, What's the deal with the pot luck?”

“Just bring something to share for dinner on Saturday night - that's what the potluck is all about.”

“yes, day hikes and car camping in the group camping site. The leaves will be so pretty.”

“Perfect! I think that hubby and I are in. I'm going to try and get friday off work so I can enjoy the whole weekend!”

“Yup, Bex (calipidder) and I are definites!
-David”

“Yes Soooooz.....I'm officially signed up now :)”

“Gonna be in WA that weekend so we won't get to see fall color, but we may get to see Ladyhiker on the way. She's been known to be colorful.”

“Looks like I may be in Lasson that weekend with Ladymaritel. I'll miss this one. We'll compare fall colors afterwards. (are there any fall colors in Lasson?) Hummm”

“I wish Sept. was here. This trip is going to me a blast. Looking forward to meeting you all. I think I will take Friday off.”

“I would love to go, but am running very thin on abandoning my wife for my trips this summer.

Can you drive cars all the way to the camp? Also, are tent trailers allowed? (just askin')”

“Elida and I are likely to be able to go at least Sat. and Sun. (thanks, DM & Calipidder for letting us know about the trip).

- Steve”

“Bring her along Phil!

I think Kathy said one car is allowed at the campground...but I claim that spot for obvious reasons! :-)

Not sure about the tent-trailer thing.”

“Navi,
Of course you are enough!! Really enough! Too much! mooooohahaha! ;)”

“You think you want to go this way? We can always go to Lassen on another weekend. Let me know :-)

maria”

“yeah, come on you two! It'll be fun.”

“Ladymaritel,
Doesn't matter where I go as long as I'm on a trail somewhere. (That's if I can still go by then) You decide and I will follow.
However, If I had to bail, you would still have hiking parteners. On the other hand, I think the drive is a lot futher? Am I wrong?
I'll call you.”

“As much as I would love to go, I am now committed to something else. Sounds like a great camping trip.”

“Songbyrd, I hope you can make it for this weekend. If I can coordinate carpooling with someone else in the Sacramento Area, we can go here. If not, and if you cannot make it, I can always find another trail closer. In the meantime, we can sign up as "maybe".

maria”

“I just got approval from the time allotment committee (Mrs. Tahoe) to join all of you. I may even bring along a friend. I can't wait to see everyone.
And like many of you, I will try to get Friday off!”

“The reserve america site has this info on the campsite:

Located in the eastern Sierra, adjacent to Rock Creek. Campground is situated in a pine setting, on the shore of Rock Creek Lake.

Boat rentals are available. Interpretive programs are provided. Popular activities include fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing, horseback riding and photography. Groceries and showers are available 1/4 mile away.


Important Information:
Tents must be on tent pads provided. Customer must clean toilets during their stay and remove trash as they leave.
No refunds are given for bad weather.
No vehicles on site of any type, including RVs. This is a walk-in campground.
No access for new campers from 10pm - 6am.

Getting There
Turn south off Highway 395 at Tom's Place, 24 miles northwest of Bishop and 10 miles to Rock Creek Lake. At the lake, follow signs to boat dock and group camp.

But when they emailed me my reservation confirmation it said one vehicle is allowed.

I'm not so sure about having to clean toilets - I don't even like doing that at home.”

“The site allows 25 people, so it sounds like there's plenty of room for everyone. I'll probably just sleep in my truck in the parking area, so I won't need a tent pad.”

“Ewww! Customer must clean toilets? 8-O”

“OK All, I put in for it at the job yesterday. If no schedule conflict by then I can go. I'm however still on standby. Looking forward to it.”