Deer Creek
Deer Creek is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 37.25246, -119.17738
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Interpretive Programs, Swimming Site, Water Sports
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 559-893-2111
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Deer Creek
Overview Deer Creek Campground is located in California Sierra National Forest. The campground is tucked under dense fir and pines along the shore of Huntington Lake and offers scenic lake views, especially during the annual sailboat regatta. Boats can be moored near some of the camp sites. There are two loops to this campground: one is more heavily forested with more sites along the lake, and the other has more open and sunny sites with closer access to the resort community of Lakeshore. All sites have a view of Huntington Lake. Recreation There are many hiking trails in the area, including Rancheria Falls, Indian Pools and Black Point. Hikers and horseback riders can access the 12-mile Kaiser Loop Trail, which connects to a network of trails within the Kaiser Wilderness. Huntington Lake offers many activities, including swimming, sailing, boating, non-motorized boating, fishing and water skiing. Additionally, California Land Management sponsors a variety of interpretive programs and nature walks throughout the summer at several locations in the Huntington Lake area. Facilities Each site has a paved parking spur, table, fire ring, and grill. A pay phone, drinking water, flush toilets and accessible flush toilets are provided. Natural Features The Sierra National Forest, located on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada, is known for its spectacular mountain scenery and abundant natural resources. The terrain includes rolling, oak-covered foothills, heavily fore
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Mammoth Community Water District · 30 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Sinclair · 47 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 500 designated routes (494 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinnikinnick | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Deer Creek Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Kinnikinnick Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Catavee | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Catavee | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Catavee Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites, Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.