Openings · last 7 days
10
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 10 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232241
When Tuff Campground reopens
Tuff Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
33
Openings · last 90 days
34
Only 34 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 24, 2026 · of 33 monitored sites
Of the 1,221 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 24, 2026): 451 open for online reservation · 321 reserved · 449 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 33 monitored sites, 22 can be reserved online and 11 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
63.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 451 of 1,221 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 24, 2026Not open online63.1%
Open site-nights451 / 1,221
Reserved (of online inventory)321 / 772
Weekday openings319
Weekend openings132
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 319 fall on weekdays and 132 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 335 of 792 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 33 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 024 | 30 |
| 026 | 30 |
| 015 | 28 |
| 017 | 28 |
| 018 | 25 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
451 open site-nights across 22 sites at Tuff Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 76 2-night, 59 3-night, 25 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 024.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 45 ft. 33 sites take 25 ft, 24 sites take 35 ft, 15 sites take 40 ft.
All 22 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 024 | 40 ft | None | 30 | 20 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6 +18 more |
| 026 | 35 ft | None | 30 | 20 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6 +18 more |
| 015 | 35 ft | None | 28 | 19 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +16 more |
| 017 | 40 ft | None | 28 | 21 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +16 more |
| 018 | 35 ft | None | 25 | 11 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +13 more |
| 016 | 35 ft | None | 24 | 11 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +12 more |
| 027 | 25 ft | None | 24 | 13 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12 +12 more |
| 028 | 30 ft | None | 24 | 11 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6 +12 more |
| 023 | 40 ft | None | 23 | 15 nights | Sep 22, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9 +11 more |
| 014 | 35 ft | None | 22 | 10 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12 +10 more |
| 025 | 45 ft | None | 22 | 12 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 13, Oct 14 +10 more |
| 021 | 25 ft | None | 21 | 11 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 13 +9 more |
| 013 | 30 ft | None | 17 | 10 nights | Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 18, Oct 19 +5 more |
| 019 | 40 ft | None | 17 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 12 +5 more |
| 029 | 30 ft | None | 17 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14 +5 more |
| 022 | 30 ft | None | 16 | 7 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20 +4 more |
| 034 | 30 ft | None | 16 | 7 nights | Sep 22, Sep 27, Sep 28, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20 +4 more |
| 033 | 35 ft | None | 15 | 7 nights | Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21 +3 more |
| 032 | 30 ft | None | 14 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 19, Oct 20 +2 more |
| 020 | 35 ft | None | 13 | 11 nights | Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 23 +1 more |
| 031 | 40 ft | None | 13 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 29, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21 +1 more |
| 030 | 35 ft | None | 12 | 3 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21 |
About Tuff Campground
Overview
Tuff Campground is situated along Rock Creek in the scenic Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. It is convenient to Tom's Place and U.S. Highway 395.
At an elevation of 7,000 ft., it is lower than many of the region's campgrounds and thus frequently one of the first campgrounds to open in the spring.
Popular activities include hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing and viewing the area's volcanic rock formations.
Opening and closing dates for the season are dependent on weather. The campground usually opens the last weekend in April to coincide with the first day of fishing in the Sierras.
Recreation
Rock Creek and nearby Rock Creek Lake and Crawley Lake are hot spots for trout fishing. A catch from the creek may including brook, brown, rainbow and stocked Alpers trout.
The area's majestic scenery and challenging trails are an obvious draw for hikers and mountain bikers.
Facilities
This moderate-sized facility is well spread out over three loops. Some campsites sit in the shade along Rock Creek, and those at the foot of the Tuff rock formations receive more sun.
There is space for small trailers and RVs, as well as some very nice level sites for tents. The campground has gravel roads.
Firewood is available on-site for purchase, and Tom's Place has other supplies and fee showers within a short drive.
Natural Features
This campground is named for the Tuff rock formations that lie in and around it. Most campsites are situated in an open sagebrush landscape, with aspens, cottonwood and Jeffrey pine trees surrounding the area.
The clear, cold and cascading Rock Creek runs alongside the campsites, offering a relaxing sound for campers.
The area is home to abundant wildlife, including black bear, mountain lions, mule deer, pine martin, pika and many species of fish and birds.
Nearby Attractions
For campers interested in local events, Mule Days are held in nearby Bishop over Memorial Day weekend, and the Mammoth Jazz Jubilee is hosted in Mammoth in mid-July.
33 monitored sites11 FCFS sitesRVs up to 45 ftNo hookups4 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 6
Getting there
From Mammoth Lakes or Bishop, California: Take U.S. Highway 395 to the Owens Gorge Road exit at Tom's Place (25 miles north of Bishop and 13 miles south of Mammoth Lakes). Drive 200 yards east to the gravel road and continue north a short distance to the campground along Rock Creek. Follow signs.
Inyo, CA760-935-4026
CampingFishingHiking
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232241 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-232241 · Tuff Campground · CA12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Tuff Campground?
Reservations for Tuff Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 451 of 1,221 tracked site-nights are currently open (36.9%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 34 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 17:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Tuff Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 10 site-date openings at Tuff Campground in the last 7 days, 33 over 30 days and 34 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Tuff Campground?
59 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 024. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Tuff Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
24 of the 33 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 45 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Tuff Campground?
October 2026, with 335 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 792.
When is the next open date at Tuff Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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