Deer Creek Campground

Huntington Lake

Huntington Lake, California
Huntington Lake, California

Deer Creek Campground

Huntington Lake


Deer Creek Campground

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Deer Creek Campground is on the north shore of Huntington Lake in the Sierra National Forest. Visitors to Huntington Lake enjoy swimming, boating, fishing, and hiking into the nearby Kaiser Wilderness. Along the lakeshore are resorts, cafes, stores, marinas, boat launch ramps, and picnic areas. The community of Lakeshore and a public launch ramp are near Deer Creek Campground.

Deer Creek Campground has 27 campsites in 2 loops next to the lake. All the campsites have lake views. One loop is heavily forested while the other is more open and sunny. There are 4 double sites. Designated premium lakefront campsites are $2 extra each night. All the campsites can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents.

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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Campground Basics
Deer Creek Campground Location: 1 mile down the north shore of Huntington Lake
Elevation: 7,000 feet
Mileage from gateway cities: Fresno - 68 miles
Camping Season: Late May through September, weather permitting
Number of Sites: 27
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
Reservations Recommended: deer Creek Campground reservations are available for camping dates whenever the campground is open, usually from late May through September.
Booking Window: Reservations can be made from 1 day up to 6 months in advance of arrival date.
Maximum Vehicle Length: 40 feet
Wheelchair accessible sites: None designated, but accessible facilities available
Fees: $47 per night, premium sites $49
($2 more on holiday weekends)
$92 double site. ($4 more on holiday weekends)
Plus $10 reservation fee
Reservations: Deer Creek Campground Reservations
Check-in, check-out: Check-in: 2:00 PM
Check-out: Noon

Deer Creek 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 Deer Creek Campground:
  • Huntington Lake is well-known for its great boating, waterskiing, sailing, fishing, swimming, and kayaking.
  • 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.
  • 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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Deer Creek Campground, Huntington Lake, Sierra National Forest, CA

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Reviews from Previous Campers

2020 - 2024

  • Clean bathrooms and wonderful campsites.
  • Quiet, relaxing campground with great views of the lake.
  • Fishing was excellent.
  • Campground host was very freindly.

High Sierra Lakes Attractions

Southern California Edison Company operates a series of lakes which provide wonderful opportunities for outdoor recreation. Each of the four lakes - Lake Thomas A. Edison, Florence Lake, Huntington Lake, and Shaver Lake - offers a variety of recreation opportunities. Visitors to Deer Creek Campground at Huntington Lake can make day trips to all of the lakes.

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Key Deer Creek Campground Regulations

  1. Quiet time is from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
  2. To avoid bringing in invasive pests, obtain firewood locally.
  3. Keep food and other scented items in bear-proof lockers or canisters.
  4. While in the campground dogs must be on leash and always attended.

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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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