College Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- June - September
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 37.2517, -119.1702
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Shaded by dense fir and pine trees, College Campground is located on Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. The camp features tent-only sites in open, meadow-like spaces or wooded sites among pine and fir trees. Some sites have lake views and each site has a table, fire ring, and grill. Marina and boat launch is nearby or visitors can have the option of mooring their boats nearby some of the sites. College Campground ' s proximity to the Kaiser Wilderness offers the chance to explore a wide network of hiking trails. This wilderness area is known for its scenic alpine and meadow views. Located nearby is the Billy Creek Guard Station museum, providing historical overviews on Huntington Lake, Native Americans and the Forest Service. California Land Management sponsors a variety of interpretive programs throughout the summer at several locations in the Huntington Lake area. Scheduled programs are posted at campgrounds throughout the Huntington Lake basin, and at the Eastwood Visitor Center. Visit the Eastwood visitor center for area information.
From the USFS.Official page
Is College Campground free?
No. College Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to College Campground?
Take Hwy 168 east from Clovis to Shaver Lake. Continue thru Shaver Lake to Huntington Lake. Continue around Huntington Lake for 1/2 of a mile to College Campground.
What are the rules at College Campground?
Maximum length of stay=14 daysMaximum vehicle length=30 '||chr(39)||'Maximum group size=6 per site Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance. 2 night minimum on weekends. 3 night minimum on holidays. Reservations are non-site specific.
Nearby
- COLLEGE0.1 mi
- Deer Creek Campground0.4 mi
- DEER CREEK0.4 mi
- KINNIKINNICK0.4 mi
- CATAVEE0.5 mi
- Kinnikinnick Campground0.5 mi
- Rancheria Campground0.5 mi
- RANCHERIA0.6 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
