Lower Billy Creek
Lower Billy Creek is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 37.23786, -119.22889
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, 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 Lower Billy Creek
Overview Lower Billy Creek Campground is located on Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. The adjacent Billy Creek Guard Station Museum provides historical overviews of Huntington Lake, Native Americans and the Forest Service. Every site at Lower Billy Creek offers scenic lake views. The location of this camp makes it possible to discover all the activities and attractions at Huntington Lake, and it's an excellent base for further exploration of the Kaiser Wilderness. Recreation Many hiking trails are 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 swimming, sailing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, 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 area. Facilities The campground has paved parking spurs, but it can be difficult to maneuver RVs due to tight spaces and the close proximity of the trees. Each site has a picnic table, food storage locker and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Natural Features This small campground is nestled among fir and pine trees within the Sierra National Forest on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada. The forest is known for its spectacular mountain scenery and abundant natural resources. The
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Mammoth Community Water District · 32 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Sinclair · 44 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 600 designated routes (563 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Creek Lower Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Billy Creek Upper Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Billy Creek, Upper | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Billy Creek, Lower | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Camp Kern BSA | Private campground | 2.3 mi | — | — |
| Camp Oljato | Private campground | 2.8 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.