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Rancheria Campground

USFS · Campground · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
June - October
Reservations
recreation.gov
Coordinates
37.2537, -119.1607
Last verified
September 18, 2026
37.2537° N · 119.1607° W
Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

Tucked under a dense canopy of fir and pine trees, Rancheria Campground is located on the shores of Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. 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. Some sites have lake views 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. Campground check-in located at California Land Management Office next to the Eastwood Visitor Center. An on-site amphitheater is used to host campfire programs on summer weekends. 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. Located nearby is the Billy Creek Guard Station museum, providing historical overviews on Huntington Lake, Native Americans, and the Forest Service. Visit the Eastwood Visitor Center for area information.

From the USFS.Official page

Is Rancheria Campground free?

No. Rancheria Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.

How do I get to Rancheria Campground?

Take Hwy 168 east from Clovis to Shaver Lake. Continue thru Shaver Lake to Huntington Lake. Rancheria Campground is located before you get to Eastwood Visitor Center.

What are the rules at Rancheria Campground?

Maximum length of stay = 14 daysMaximum vehicle length = 40 'Maximum group size = 6 per site 2 night minumum on weekends. 3 night minimum on holidays. Check in at California Land Management office (east end of Huntington Lake).

Nearby

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.

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