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Campground
Upper Billy Creek Cg
Sierra National Forest, California
About this campground
Some sites at Upper Billy Creek offer lake views and others overlook Billy Creek and its abundant wildflowers.
Upper Billy Creek Campground is located across the road from Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness.
The adjacent Billy Creek Guard Station Museum provides historical overviews of Huntington Lake, Native Americans and the Forest Service.
Map
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- Latitude
- 37.238257° N
- Longitude
- 119.227043° 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
Site types
- Tent sites
- RV / trailer sites
- Standard campsites
- Group sites
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Drinking water
- Picnic table
- FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
- Food storage
- Amphitheater
- ADA access
- 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
- 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
Upper Billy Creek Campground is located across the road from Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. The adjacent Billy Creek Guard Station Museum provides historical overviews of Huntington Lake, Native Americans and the Forest Service. Some sites at Upper Billy Creek offer lake views and others overlook Billy Creek and its abundant wildflowers. The 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 campground has paved spurs, some of which have a slight slope. Each campsite has a picnic table, food storage locker, and campfire ring. Vault toilets, flush toilets and drinking water are provided.
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, including the amphitheater at Upper Billy Creek.
Natural Features
The campground is tucked beneath a grove of large cedar, fir and pine trees within the Sierra National Forest on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada. Many sites have a view of Huntington Lake. The forest is known for its spectacular mountain scenery and abundant natural resources.
Nearby Attractions
The 83-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
- Water SportsWater Skiing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Interpretive ProgramsEducational Programs
- Camping
- Historic & Cultural SiteMuseum
- BoatingMarina
Amenities and facility features
- Flush toilets
- Potable water
- Picnic tables
- Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
- Wildlife-resistant food storage
- Amphitheater
- Host
- Vault Toilets
- Water Spigot
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Standard Non-Electric
30 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Fifth Wheel, Pickup Camper, Pop Up, RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 10
- Maximum vehicles
- 4
- Maximum vehicle length
- 40 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- 14 flagged accessible
Tent Only Non-Electric
6 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Tent
- Maximum people
- 6
- Maximum vehicles
- 2
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Group Tent Only Area Non-Electric
1 site- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Tent
- Maximum people
- 10
- Maximum vehicles
- 3
- Maximum vehicle length
- 27 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- 1 flagged accessible
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
- Upper Billy Creek Cg's official facility record states: Each campsite has a picnic table, food storage locker, and campfire ring.
- Fire and stove use
- Upper Billy Creek Cg's official facility record states: Each campsite has a picnic table, food storage locker, and campfire 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 5, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026 | Group Tent Only Area Non-Electric | $122 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJun 5, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $47 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJun 5, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $92 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJun 5, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $47 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJun 5, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $92 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2027 – Sep 11, 2027 | Group Tent Only Area Non-Electric | $122 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2027 – Sep 11, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $47 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2027 – Sep 11, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $92 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2027 – Sep 11, 2027 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $47 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2027 – Sep 11, 2027 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $92 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 26, 2028 – Sep 9, 2028 | Group Tent Only Area Non-Electric | $122 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 26, 2028 – Sep 9, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $47 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 26, 2028 – Sep 9, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $92 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 26, 2028 – Sep 9, 2028 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $47 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 26, 2028 – Sep 9, 2028 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $92 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- Please register at the boat ramp kiosk.
- Bears frequent the area; please store food in bear-proof containers
- Verify map with campground, gps is not reliable.
- 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
Take Highway 168 east from Clovis to Shaver Lake. Continue through Shaver Lake to Huntington Lake. Continue around Huntington Lake for 3.2 miles to Upper Billy Creek Campground.
Facility contact
559-893-2111