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Campground
Catavee
Sierra National Forest, California
About this campground
A few sites overlook Bear Creek, while others offer lake views.
Catavee Campground is located on Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness.
Huntington Lake offers many activities, including swimming, sailing, boating, non-motorized boating, fishing and water skiing.
Map
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- Latitude
- 37.252774° N
- Longitude
- 119.178783° W
Know before you arrive
Access, sites & campground features
Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
Access
- Drive-in
- Boat-in
Site types
- Tent sites
- RV / trailer sites
- Standard campsites
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic table
- FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
- Food storage
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
- Reservable
For vehicles
- Back-in sitesCommunity report
Official campground guide
Plan with the full campground details
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
Overview
Catavee Campground is located on Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. This campground offers convenient access to all the activities and events available around Huntington Lake, including the annual sailboat regatta. The campground is forested and provides good privacy at several of the sites. A few sites overlook Bear Creek, while others offer lake views.
Facilities
This campground has paved roads and paved parking spurs that can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet. Each site has a picnic table, grill, food storage locker, and fire ring. Drinking water and flush toilets and accessible flush toilets are provided.
Recreation
There are many hiking trails in the area, including Rancheria Falls, Indian Pools and Black Point. Hikers and horseback riders can access the 12-mile Kaiser Loop Trail, which connects to a network of trails within the Kaiser Wilderness.
Huntington Lake offers many activities, including swimming, sailing, boating, non-motorized boating, fishing and water skiing. Additionally, California Land Management sponsors a variety of interpretive programs and nature walks throughout the summer at several locations in the Huntington Lake area.
Natural Features
The Sierra National Forest, located on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada, is known for its spectacular mountain scenery and abundant natural resources. Some sites have a view of Huntington Lake. The terrain includes rolling, oak-covered foothills, heavily forested middle elevation slopes and the starkly beautiful alpine landscape of the High Sierra.
Nearby Attractions
The Billy Creek Guard Station Museum is roughly 10 minutes from the campground. It provides historical overviews on Huntington Lake, Native Americans and the Forest Service.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Swimming SiteSwimming
- Water SportsWater Skiing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Interpretive ProgramsEducational Programs
- Camping
- Boating
Amenities and facility features
- Flush toilets
- Showers
- Potable water
- Picnic tables
- Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
- Wildlife-resistant food storage
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Host
- Trash Collection
- Water Spigot
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Standard Non-Electric
24 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Fifth Wheel, Pickup Camper, Pop Up, RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 10
- Maximum vehicles
- 4
- Maximum vehicle length
- 30 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Site rules, inventory & rates
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
Site rules
- Maximum stay
- 14 consecutive days
- Max Stay
- 14 days
- Holiday-weekend minimum
- 0 days
- Weekend minimum
- 0 days
- Reservation cutoff
- 1 day(s) prior to arrival
- Maximum published occupancy
- 10 people per site
- Maximum published vehicles
- 4 vehicles per site
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Food storage
- Catavee's official facility record states: Each site has a picnic table, grill, food storage locker, and fire ring.
- Fire and stove use
- Catavee's official facility record states: Each site has a picnic table, grill, food storage locker, and fire ring.
- Pets
- Dogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
Inventory window
Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.
- Currently bookable through
- Sep 12, 2026
- Next release
- Nov 28, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Next book-through date
- May 28, 2027
- Group sites bookable through
- Sep 11, 2027
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonJun 8, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $47 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJun 8, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $87 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2027 – Sep 11, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $47 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2027 – Sep 11, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $87 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 26, 2028 – Sep 9, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $47 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 26, 2028 – Sep 9, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $87 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- Please register at the boat ramp kiosk.
- No showers or RV Hookups
- Bears frequent the area; please store food in bear-proof containers
- Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle for single site or one vehicle for single tent camping. Two RV’S with tow vehicle per double site or two vehicles for double tent only camping. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground.
- Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the High Sierra Ranger District, Sierra National Forest (559) 855-5355
- Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
- Click here to learn more about the Sierra National Forest
Getting there & contact
Official directions
From Clovis, California, take Highway 168 north for 70 miles to Huntington Lake Campground Office at Eastwood.
Facility contact
559-893-2111