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Campground
Deer Creek
Sierra National Forest, California
About this campground
Deer Creek Campground is located in California Sierra National Forest.
The campground is tucked under dense fir and pines along the shore of Huntington Lake and offers scenic lake views, especially during the annual sailboat regatta.
Deer Creek Campground's proximity to the Kaiser Wilderness offers the chance to explore a wide network of hiking trails.
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- Latitude
- 37.252462° N
- Longitude
- 119.177384° 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-inCommunity report
- Hike-inCommunity report
- Walk-inCommunity report
Site types
- Tent sites
- RV / trailer sites
- Standard campsites
- Group sitesCommunity report
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Drinking water
- FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Picnic table
- Alcohol allowedCommunity report
- Firewood availableCommunity report
- Phone serviceCommunity report
- 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
- Big rig friendlyPublished vehicle length up to 40 ft
- 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
Deer Creek Campground is located in California Sierra National Forest. The campground is tucked under dense fir and pines along the shore of Huntington Lake and offers scenic lake views, especially during the annual sailboat regatta. Boats can be moored near some of the camp sites.
There are two loops to this campground: one is more heavily forested with more sites along the lake, and the other has more open and sunny sites with closer access to the resort community of Lakeshore. All sites have a view of Huntington Lake.
Facilities
Each site has a paved parking spur, table, fire ring, and grill. A pay phone, drinking water, 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.
The terrain includes rolling, oak-covered foothills, heavily forested middle elevation slopes and the starkly beautiful alpine landscape of the High Sierra.
Nearby Attractions
Deer Creek Campground's proximity to the Kaiser Wilderness offers the chance to explore a wide network of hiking trails. This wilderness area is known for its scenic
alpine and meadow views.
The Billy Creek Guard Station Museum is adjacent to 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
- Potable water
- Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Host
- Trash Collection
- Vault Toilets
- Water Spigot
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Standard Non-Electric
28 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Fifth Wheel, Pickup Camper, Pop Up, RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 12
- Maximum vehicles
- 4
- Maximum vehicle length
- 40 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
- Max Changes
- 3 change(s) per reservation
- 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
- 12 people per site
- Maximum published vehicles
- 4 vehicles per site
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Food storage
- Deer Creek's official facility record checked 2026-10-16 does not publish a food-storage method; confirm the posted rule with Sierra National Forest.
- Fire and stove use
- Deer Creek's official facility record states: Each site has a paved parking spur, table, fire ring, and grill.
- 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 14, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Next book-through date
- May 14, 2027
- Group sites bookable through
- Sep 11, 2027
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $47 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $49 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $92 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 14, 2027 – Sep 11, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $47 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 14, 2027 – Sep 11, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $49 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 14, 2027 – Sep 11, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $92 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 12, 2028 – Sep 9, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $47 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 12, 2028 – Sep 9, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $49 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 12, 2028 – Sep 9, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $92 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- Attention: This Deer Creek Campground is located in California Sierra National Forest. Please ensure you have the correct Deer Creek Campground prior to making a reservation.
- Please register at the boat ramp kiosk.
- Be bear aware; keep all food out of site in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating; always keep a clean camp and do not feed any wild animals.
- Two pets per site and leashed at all times.
- 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 Sierra National Forest
Getting there & contact
Official directions
Take Hwy 168 east from Clovis to Shaver Lake. Continue through Shaver Lake to Huntington Lake. Continue around Huntington Lake for 1.2 miles to Deer Creek Campground.
Facility contact
559-893-2111