Rancheria
Rancheria is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 37.25372, -119.16040
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- 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 Rancheria
Overview Rancheria Campground is located on the shores of Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. The campsites sit under a dense canopy of fir and pine, and some tent-only sites are right on the shore and allow for informal mooring of boats. The campground's location 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 (1 mile), Indian Pools (1 mile) and Black Point (.7 miles). 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 This large campground has several walk-to tent sites; the rest are standard and can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet. Each site has a dirt parking spur, picnic table, campfire ring and grill. A pay phone, drinking water and accessible flush and vault restrooms are provided. An on-site amphitheater is used to host campfire programs on summer weekends. A museum sits next to the campground, offering history of the area, its early Native American inhabitants and the Forest Service. Natural Features The Sierra National Fore
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Mammoth Community Water District · 29 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Sinclair · 47 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 476 designated routes (434 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kokanee Work Center | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Rancheria Campground | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| College Campground | Private campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| College | National forest campground | 0.5 mi | — | No hookups |
| Deer Creek | National forest campground | 0.9 mi | — | No hookups |
| Deer Creek Campground | Private campground | 0.9 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.