Catavee Campground
Huntington Lake

Huntington Lake, California
Huntington Lake, California

Catavee Campground
Huntington Lake


Catavee Campground

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Catavee Campground is located on the north shore of Huntington Lake in the Sierra National Forest. Huntington Lake is a popular recreation area with several resorts and marinas along its shore. Visitors to the area enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, and relaxing in the fresh mountain air.

Catavee Campground has 24 campsites in a pine and fir forest across the road from Huntington Lake. Some campsites have views of Bear Creek and others of the lake. All the campsites can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Some campsites have good privacy.

There is a minimum 2-night stay on weekends and 3 nights on holiday weekends. Before entering a campsite, campers are asked to check in at the Eastwood CLM office located at the east end of Huntington Lake.

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Catavee Campground Basics
Catavee Campground Location: 1.3 miles down the north shore of Huntington Lake
Elevation: 7,000 feet
Mileage from gateway cities: Fresno - 68 miles
Camping Season: Open June through September, weather permitting
Number of Sites: 24
Max. People per Site: 6 (including children)
Vehicles per Site: 2, ($10 per night fee for untowed 2nd vehicle)
Pets: On leash, always attended
Operated by: California Land Management for the Sierra National Forest
High Sierra Ranger District: (559) 855-5355

Reservations at Catavee Campground
Reservations Recommended: Reservations are available for camping dates whenever the campground is open.
Booking Window: Reservations can be made from 1 day up to 6 months in advance of arrival date.
Maximum Vehicle Length: 30 feet
Wheelchair accessible sites: None designated, but accessible restrooms
Favorite Campsites: #3, 20
Fees: $34 per night
($2 more on holiday weekends, $4 more for double sites)
Reservations: Catavee Campground Reservations
$10 reservation fee
Check-in, check-out: 2:00 PM, Noon

Catavee Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic tables, grills, campfire rings; no hook-ups
Campground: Restrooms with flush toilets, piped water
Showers: No
Dump Station: No
Attractions near Catavee Campground : At the west end of lake visit Billy Creek Guard Station Museum which provides historical overviews of Huntington Lake, Native Americans and the Forest Service. Huntington Lake is popular for boating, waterskiing, sailing, fishing, swimming, kayaking, and more. Lakeshore Resort offers lodging, restaurant, saloon, store, marina, and boat rentals. Local hiking trails include Rancheria Falls (1 mile), Indian Pools (1 mile) and Black Point (.7 miles). Enjoy hiking trails into the Kaiser Wilderness.
Go on trail rides with D & F Pack Station.

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Southern California Edison Company operates a series of lakes which provide wonderful opportunities for outdoor recreation. Among the lakes are Lake Thomas A. Edison, Florence Lake, Huntington Lake, and Shaver Lake. For those camping at Catavee Campground at Huntington Lake, carefree days of boating, fishing, and hiking are at your doorstep.

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Key Catavee Campground Regulations

  1. Keep food and other scented items in bear-proof lockers or canisters.
  2. While in the campground dogs must be on leash and always attended.
  3. Quiet time is from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
  4. To avoid bringing in invasive pests, outside firewood is not permitted. Obtain firewood locally.

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General Camping Information

Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.

In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate


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