Upper Billy Creek Cg
Sierra National Forest
Campground closed until further notice due to hazard trees.
Upper Billy Creek Campground is located across the road from 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.
Some sites at Upper Billy Creek offer lake views and others overlook Billy Creek and its abundant wildflowers. The 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.
The campground has dirt parking spurs, many with significant sloping. Each campsite has a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets, flush toilets and drinking water are provided.
Need to Know
Please register at the boat ramp kiosk.
- Bears frequent the area; please store food in bear-proof containers
Verify map with campground, gps is not reliable.
Two pets per site and leashed at all times.
Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle for single site or one vehicle for single tent camping. Two RV’S with tow vehicle per double site or two vehicles for double tent only camping. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground.
Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the High Sierra Ranger District, Sierra National Forest (559) 855-5355
Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
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Natural Features
The campground is tucked beneath a grove of large cedar, 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 terrain includes rolling, oak-covered foothills, heavily forested middle elevation slopes and the starkly beautiful alpine landscape of the High Sierra.
Nearby Attractions
The 83-mile Sierra Vista Scenic Byway (Highway 168) makes a great day trip from the Huntington Lake area.
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, including the amphitheater at Upper Billy Creek.
Changes & Cancellations
Rules & Reservation Policies
As you make travel plans that include reservations on Recreation.gov, there are standard policies that apply to most locations of which you should be aware. Do keep in mind, however, that there are many exceptions, so it is best to review reservation information listed on individual facility pages for those policies and procedures that pertain to your specific locations.
Any location or activity requiring a permit or lottery will have unique requirements and policies. Please check individual facility pages for pertinent information for those sites.
Booking Window
For most locations, you can reserve six months in advance of your stay for individual sites and 12 months in advance for group sites. There are some exceptions, so it is best to check with each facility.
Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees
Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation.
Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount.
You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
Tours & Tickets: You may request changes to tour dates at no cost before the arrival date. If you cancel before your tour date, you may be eligible for a refund. Cancellation fees apply. Please check the tour facility description details page for cancellation policies.
Permits: Varies by location. Please check the permit details for the permit location.
Late Cancellations
Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled between 12:01 a.m. (Eastern) on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival.
Individual Campsites: If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.
Cabins / Lookouts: Customers will be charged a $10.00 cancellation fee and forfeit the first night's use fee if a cabin or lookout reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.
Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.
Group Day Use Area: If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service fee charge.
No-Shows
Camping / Day Use: A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites and group overnight facilities will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. Group day-use facilities will be held until check-in time on your scheduled arrival date.
If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees.
Tours: A tour or ticket no-show is one who does not cancel a ticket before arrival and does not arrive for the tour. Tour no-shows are not entitled to a refund.
Refunds
Customers must request refunds no later than 14 days after the scheduled departure date. Recreation.gov will not grant refund requests after 14 days of departure.
Reservation Fee: For some facilities, tours or permits an additional reservation fee is charged. For some overnight and day-use facilities, an additional non-refundable reservation fee may apply. The non-refundable reservation fee for tours and tickets is $1.00. The non-refundable reservation fee for permits varies by location.
Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card.
Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for Recreation.gov payments made by check or money order, and cash payments at selected campgrounds will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. Please Note: Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy.
Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be cancelled and all fees paid will be refunded. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure.
Recreation.gov Billing Information
Reservation transaction will appear on customer's credit card statements as "Recreation.gov 877-444-6777."
Changes to Policies and Procedures
Recreation.gov reserves the right, when necessary, to modify reservation policies. These policies were last updated July
Contact Information
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P O BOX 152 LAKESHORE CA 93634
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 559-893-2111
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
Take Highway 168 east from Clovis to Shaver Lake. Continue through Shaver Lake to Huntington Lake. Continue around Huntington Lake for 3.2 miles to Upper Billy Creek Campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 030, Loop UPPER BILLY CREEK CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop UPPER BILLY CREEK CG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop UPPER BILLY CREEK CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop UPPER BILLY CREEK CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop UPPER BILLY CREEK CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop UPPER BILLY CREEK CG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop UPPER BILLY CREEK CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop UPPER BILLY CREEK CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop UPPER BILLY CREEK CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop UPPER BILLY CREEK CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop UPPER BILLY CREEK CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop UPPER BILLY CREEK CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop UPPER BILLY CREEK CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Munahoo Group Site, Loop UPPER BILLY CREEK CG, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop UPPER BILLY CREEK CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop UPPER BILLY CREEK CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop UPPER BILLY CREEK CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop UPPER BILLY CREEK CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop UPPER BILLY CREEK CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop UPPER BILLY CREEK CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop UPPER BILLY CREEK CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop UPPER BILLY CREEK CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop UPPER BILLY CREEK CG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop UPPER BILLY CREEK CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop UPPER BILLY CREEK CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop UPPER BILLY CREEK CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop UPPER BILLY CREEK CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop UPPER BILLY CREEK CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop UPPER BILLY CREEK CG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop UPPER BILLY CREEK CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop UPPER BILLY CREEK CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop UPPER BILLY CREEK CG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop UPPER BILLY CREEK CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop UPPER BILLY CREEK CG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop UPPER BILLY CREEK CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop UPPER BILLY CREEK CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
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