Kinnikinnick Campground
Huntington Lake

Huntington Lake, California
Huntington Lake, California

Kinnikinnick Campground
Huntington Lake


Kinnikinnick Campground

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Kinnikinnick Campground sits on the north shore of Huntington Lake in the Sierra National Forest. Visitors to Huntington Lake enjoy swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, and relaxing in the fresh mountain air. Great facilities along the shore near the campground include resorts, cafes, stores, marinas, and picnic areas.

Kinnikinnick Campground has 25 campsites in a dense forest of pine and fir. The campground is adjacent to Catavee Campground and across the road from Huntington Lake. Kinnikinnick accepts RVs and trailers up to 40 feet, longer than most other campgrounds at the lake can accommodate. A few of Kinnikinnick's campsites have views of the lake. All the campsites can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Some sites 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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Kinnikinnick Campground Basics
Kinnikinnick 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: Late May through September, weather permitting
Number of Sites: 25
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 Kinnikinnick Campground
Reservations Recommended: Rservations can be made for camping dates from late May through early September. At other times if the campground is open, sites are first-come, first-served.
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 restrooms
Fees: $34 per night for a single site
($2 more on holiday weekends)
$68 double site. ($4 more on holiday weekends)
Plus $10 reservation fee
Reservations: Kinnikinnick Campground Reservations
Check-in, check-out: 2:00 PM, Noon

Kinnikinnick Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic tables, grills, campfire rings; no hook-ups
Campground: Restrooms with flush toilets, piped water
Campground Sketch Map: Kinnikinnick Campground Map
Showers: No
Dump Station: No
Attractions near Kinnikinnick Campground: Huntington Lake is popular for boating, waterskiing, sailing, fishing, swimming, kayaking, and more. Tour the Billy Creek Guard Station Museum which provides historical overviews of Huntington Lake, Native Americans and the Forest Service.
Lakeshore Resort with lodging, restaurant, saloon, store, marina, and boat rentals.
Enjoy local hiking trails include Rancheria Falls (1 mile), Indian Pools (1 mile) and Black Point (.7 miles). Hiking trails into the Kaiser Wilderness.

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Southern California Edison Company operates a series of lakes which provide wonderful opportunities for outdoor recreation. The lakes include Lake Thomas A. Edison, Florence Lake, Huntington Lake, and Shaver Lake. Campers at Kinnikinnick Campground at Huntington Lake are close to swimming, boating, and fishing.

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Key Kinnikinnick 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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