Camping › California › Badger Flats Group
Badger Flats Group
9 mi northeast of Big Creek, CA · Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G
About Badger Flats Group
Badger Flats Group Camp sits in a quiet and isolated area along Rancheria Creek, at an elevation of over 8,000 feet in the High Sierra. The site sits on open and flat land shaded by fir trees and can accommodate up to 100 people and 35 vehicles. There is trailhead access to the Kaiser Wilderness. There is also a trail that connects to the California Riding and Hiking Trail. There is a sandy area along Rancheria Creek, and wading is possible. Horses are permitted in this camp, but no equestrian amenities are provided. Each unit has a grill, fire ring, bear-proof food locker and picnic table. Vault toilets are provided. Drinking water is not available at this campground. The Sierra National Forest, located on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada, is known for its spectacular mountain scenery and abundant natural resources. The terrain includes rolling, oak-covered foothills…
- Fees: $398.00 per night Maximum group size = 100
- Season: June – September
- Managed by: Sierra National Forest, FS
- Where: 9 mi northeast of Big Creek, CA · 37.27149, -119.11898
- Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Riding and Hiking | Horse | at camp | 49.8 mi |
| D&F Pack Station | ATV road | 0.2 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Badger Group C.G. | ATV road | 0.2 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Potter Pass Cutoff | Hiking | 1.2 mi | 1.5 mi |
| Potter Creek | Hiking | 1.5 mi | 3.3 mi |
| Idaho Lake | Hiking | 1.5 mi | 2.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 14.8 mi
Water fill-up: 19.8 mi
Camps nearby
- Midge Creek Group Campground 1.5 mi
- Kokanee Work Center 2.4 mi
- Rancheria 2.6 mi
- College 3.1 mi
- Huntington Lake Recreation Area 3.3 mi
- Gold Arrow Camp 3.5 mi