Deer Creek – Huntington Lake Campground Sierra National Forest California
Deer Creek – Huntington Lake Overview
Deer Creek Campground is on the shorts of Huntington Lake in the Sierra National Forest and has 28 campsites for tents, trailers and RVs. Deer Creek Campground is open early May to early October and has flush toilets and drinking water. The Bear Cove picnic area is also located adjacent to the campground.
Our favorite Deer Creek campsites are: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19 and 20. Campsites 8-13 are right on the water (boat mooring allowed at some of these campsites). Campsites 7, 15, 18, 24 and 28 are ‘double sites’. Each campsite also has a paved spur, table, fire ring, grate and food storage locker.
Deer Creek – Huntington Lake Area Recreation
The Huntington Lake area offers a variety of outdoor activities including fishing, boating, sailing, swimming, hiking, biking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing and exploring the historic sites in the area. The lake also has a marina and boat rentals. There are also a few stores and restaurants in the area.
Other campgrounds around Huntington Lake are: Rancheria, Catavee, Lower Billy Creek, Upper Billy Creek, College, and Kinnikvnnick.
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Amenities
- BBQ Grills
- Boat Launch/Ramp
- Boat Rental
- Campground Host
- Campsite Tables
- Drinking Water
- Dump Station
- Equestrian trail
- Fire Pit
- Fire Rings
- Firewood Available
- Food Storage Locker
- Grills
- Pay Phone
- Pets OK
- Picnic Tables
- Rentals
- Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
Activities
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Boating
- Boating (non motorized)
- Canoeing
- Cultural Sites
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Historic Sites
- Horseback riding
- Interpretive Programs
- Lake
- Mountain Biking
- Nature Trails
- OTV Trails/Riding
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Sailing
- Stargazing
- Swimming
- Walking Trails
- Water Sports
- Wilderness Area
- Wildlife Viewing
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8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20
Regions
Campsite Types
- RV
- Tent
- Trailer
Season:
Early May – Early October
Elevation:
7,024
# of Campsites:
28
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Deer Creek – Huntington Lake Comments & Reviews
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How do I make reservations. Are you busy this time of year?
Hi Tom,
Thanks for asking. We have a ‘Make A Reservation’ button on the Deer Creek campground page. You can click on the button to check availability and make reservations. The summer is generally a busy time (especially on weekends) at Deer Creek and other Huntington Lake campgrounds.
Hi. I am trying to choose between any of the campgrounds surrounding Huntington Lake. Do ANY of the campgrounds have pay-showers available?
Hi Shon,
There are no showers available at any of the Huntington Lake campgrounds.
Hello! Is the campground currently closed due to Covid? I have a reservation for Memorial weekend!
Hi Salvador,
Deer Creek campground at Huntington Lake is currently closed. However, we are hearing (finger’s crossed) that it, and other USFS campgrounds in California should be opening up later in May. The USFS current order for the Pacific Southwest Region is that closures will remain in effect through May 15, 2020. This means the campground map open soon after that, or they could always extend the order.
Are you still closed? received an email for a cancelled day 18th-19th depatrure of this month. But, not for 14th-18th departure. Please clarify.
Thank you
Hi Patricia,
Deer Creek campground at Huntington Lake is still closed due to Covid-19 restrictions. However, according to the US Forest Service it is tentatively scheduled to reopen June 19th.
Howdy,
I recently received an email stating that the Deer Creek campground will be closed from June 19th to June 25th. Two questions:
1. Does this closure only apply to Deer Creek, or will it affect all camping areas on Huntington Lake?
2. What is the reason for this closure? There have been zero “forest orders” posted in regard to any date after the 19th, so I am confused as to what the reasoning is for this closure.
Thank you for your time.
Hi Kyle,
We checked USFS site and it is showing Deer Creek and other campgrounds in Huntington Lake area (i.e. Rancheria), are closed due to Covid-19 restrictions through at least June 18. They probably extended the closure. You can check the status here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sierra/recarea/?recid=45438
If you have a reservation (Rec.gov), you should get it refunded.
How large are the deer creek food storage lockers?
Hi Aaron,
The food storage lockers at Deer Creek campground are 17 inches deep by 49 inches wide by 17 inches high.