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Rancheria
6 mi northeast of Big Creek, CA · Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G
About Rancheria
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. 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…
- Fees: $44.00 per night, Standard Nonelectric, Holidays/$2.00 additional/night. $87.00 per night, Standard Nonelectric Double, Holidays/$4.00…
- Season: June – October
- Managed by: Sierra National Forest, FS
- Where: 6 mi northeast of Big Creek, CA · 37.25372, -119.1604
- 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: Jun–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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancheria Overflow C.G. | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Bear Butte | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 3.3 mi |
| Potter Creek | Hiking | 0.5 mi | 3.3 mi |
| Rancheria Falls Nrt | Hiking | 0.7 mi | 0.7 mi |
| Kaiser Loop | Horse | 0.8 mi | 15.7 mi |
| Deer Creek | Horse | 0.8 mi | 0.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 12.3 mi
Water fill-up: 19.7 mi
Propane: 22.8 mi
Camps nearby
- Kokanee Work Center 0.2 mi
- College 0.5 mi
- Huntington Lake Recreation Area 0.8 mi
- Deer Creek 0.9 mi
- Kinnikinnick 1 mi
- Catavee 1 mi