Rancheria Campground Sierra National Forest California
Rancheria Overview
Rancheria campground has 124 campsites and is located along the shores of Huntington Lake in the Sierra National Forest. The campground has 61 tent only sites and 63 standard non-electric sites. Some of the campsites have lake views and can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet. Each campsite also has a dirt spur, table, fire ring, grill and food storage locker. The campground has flush toilets, drinking water, but no hookups. Firewood is also available for sale from the camp host.
Our favorite Rancheria campsites are: 11, 12, 20, 49, 65, 68 and 113.
Rancheria – 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 a few stores and restaurants in the area. You may also want to check out the museum that is next to the campground. It features displays and information about the early Native American inhabitants in the area.
Other campgrounds around Huntington Lake are: Deer Creek, Catavee, Lower Billy Creek, Upper Billy Creek, College and Kinnikinnick, Mono Creek Campground (up by Edison Lake) is also nice.
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Amenities
- BBQ Grills
- Boat Launch/Ramp
- Boat Ramp
- Campground Host
- Campsite Tables
- Drinking Water
- Equestrian trail
- Fire Pit
- Fire Rings
- Firewood Available
- Food Storage Locker
- Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
- Grills
- Pay Phone
- Pets OK
- Picnic Tables
- Restrooms (Flush Toilets, Vault Toilets)
Activities
- Beach
- Beach Access
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Boating
- Boating (non motorized)
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Historic Sites
- Horseback riding
- Jet Skiing
- Kayaking
- Lake
- Mountain Biking
- Museum
- Nature Trails
- OTV Trails/Riding
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Sailing
- Stargazing
- Swimming
- Wake Boarding
- Walking Trails
- Water Skiing
- Water Sports
- Wilderness Area
- Wildlife Viewing
Lakeshore, California 93634
559 893-2111
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11, 12, 20, 49, 65, 68, 113
Regions
Campsite Types
- ADA
- RV
- Tent
- Trailer
Season:
June – September 31
Elevation:
7,000
# of Campsites:
124 (61 tent only)
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Rancheria Comments & Reviews
Visited Rancheria Campground lately? We'd love to hear about your adventure. Did you find us useful? Did we forget something? Anything our community should know before heading out to Rancheria?
I had not been in Huntington area for about 3 years—–i was so disappointed with the condition of the area—-there were so many piles of junk, dilapidated cabins and trailers. Example at the restaurant there was old equipment to view as peopl sat on porch—-my first thought was there is a drug problem in the area. I would never think about camping or buying real estate in that area
Does campsite 54 have hook ups for a trailer? (water/electric)
Is there any paper forms that I need to bring with me? I reserved this spot a couple weeks ago for memorial day weekend.
thank you
Hi Patricia,
Rancheria campground does not have hookups (water/electric) for any of its campsites (including campsite 54). The Park Ranger should have your reservation information at check in, but it’s always best to bring a copy of your reservation receipt. You can visit http://www.recreation.gov to get a copy of your reservation.
I know Rancheria campground does not have shower facilities, but are there any in the nearby campgrounds or marina area?
Hi Janee,
Unfortunately none of the campgrounds close to Rancheria campground have showers. We’re not if the Marina has public showers, but you may want to give the Marina a call to double check: 559-326-6687.
Hello, why is this campground closed and when will it reopen? I would like to make reservations for next August.
Thank you
Marnie
Hi Marnie,
The Rancheria campground is still closed (as of Aug 13, 2019) for public safety reasons. The area is experiencing a high a level of “tree mortality” and the Forest Service is in the process of cleaning up the dead trees and limbs. Once that is complete, it will be reopened. No reopen date has been set yet.