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Campground
Rancheria
Sierra National Forest, California
About this campground
Rancheria Campground is located on the shores of Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness.
The campsites sit under a dense canopy of fir and pine, and some tent-only sites are right on the shore and allow for informal mooring of boats.
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.
Map
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- Latitude
- 37.253724° N
- Longitude
- 119.160400° 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
- Walk-inPublished approach distance: 10 ft
- Hike-in
- Boat-inCommunity report
Site types
- Tent sites
- RV / trailer sites
- Standard campsites
- Group sites
Features
For campers
- Drinking water
- Picnic table
- FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
- Amphitheater
- ADA access
- Alcohol allowedCommunity report
- Phone serviceCommunity report
- ToiletsCommunity report
- Trash 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
- Water hookups
- Electric hookups
- Big rig friendlyPublished vehicle length up to 71 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
Rancheria Campground is located on the shores of Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. The campsites sit under a dense canopy of fir and pine, and some tent-only sites are right on the shore and allow for informal mooring of boats.
The campground's location makes it possible to discover all the activities and attractions at Huntington Lake, and it's an excellent base for further exploration of the Kaiser Wilderness.
Facilities
This large campground has several walk-to tent sites; the rest are standard and can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet. Each site has a dirt parking spur, picnic table, campfire ring and grill. A pay phone, drinking water and accessible flush and vault restrooms are provided.
An on-site amphitheater is used to host campfire programs on summer weekends. A museum sits next to the campground, offering history of the area, its early Native American inhabitants and the Forest Service.
Recreation
Many hiking trails are in the area, including Rancheria Falls (1 mile), Indian Pools (1 mile) and Black Point (.7 miles). 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 swimming, sailing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, 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 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
The 84-mile Sierra Vista Scenic Byway (Highway 168) makes a great day trip from the Huntington Lake area.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Swimming SiteSwimming
- Day Use AreaAmphitheater
- Water SportsWater Skiing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Interpretive ProgramsEducational Programs
- Camping
- Historic & Cultural SiteMuseum
- Boating
Amenities and facility features
- Potable water
- Picnic tables
- Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
- Amphitheater
- Drinking Water
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Standard Non-Electric
64 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 12
- Maximum vehicles
- 4
- Maximum vehicle length
- 71 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- 13 flagged accessible
Tent Only Non-Electric
60 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Tent
- Maximum people
- 12
- Maximum vehicles
- 3
- Maximum vehicle length
- 47 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- 9 flagged accessible
Management
1 site- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Group Standard Electric
3 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Tent
- Maximum people
- 18
- Maximum vehicles
- 6
- Maximum vehicle length
- 0 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
- Allow Mid Stay Modification
- 1
- 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
- 18 people per site
- Maximum published vehicles
- 6 vehicles per site
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Food storage
- Rancheria'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
- Rancheria's official facility record states: Each site has a dirt parking spur, picnic table, campfire 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 21, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Next book-through date
- May 21, 2027
- Group sites bookable through
- Sep 11, 2027
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $47 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $92 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026 | Tent Only Electric | $119 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $47 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $92 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 21, 2027 – Sep 11, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $47 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 21, 2027 – Sep 11, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $92 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 21, 2027 – Sep 11, 2027 | Tent Only Electric | $119 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 21, 2027 – Sep 11, 2027 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $47 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 21, 2027 – Sep 11, 2027 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $92 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 19, 2028 – Sep 9, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $47 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 19, 2028 – Sep 9, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $92 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 19, 2028 – Sep 9, 2028 | Tent Only Electric | $119 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 19, 2028 – Sep 9, 2028 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $47 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 19, 2028 – Sep 9, 2028 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $92 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- This is Rancheria in the Sierra National Forest not Burnt Rancheria in the Cleveland National Forest, is this what your looking for?
- There is ongoing logging, seven days a week , in Rancheria Campground. Some areas of the campground will be restricted to the public.
- Please register at the boat ramp kiosk.
- Maximum vehicle length is 40 feet
- 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 the Sierra National Forest
Getting there & contact
Official directions
From Clovis, take Highway 168 north 70 miles to Huntington Lake Campground office at Eastwood. Check in at office prior to setting up camp.
Facility contact
559-893-2111