Deer Creek Campground

in Sierra National Forest

The numbers that decide it

Longest rig
40 ft
Sites
28
Electric hookups
Not published
Pull-through sites
No
Paved access
Yes
Accessible sites
Not published
Driveway grade
Slight
Bear boxes
Yes
Campfires
Yes
Shade
Yes
Group sites
5

Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov

Deer Creek Campground

Deer creek is tucked under dense fir and pines along the shore of Huntington Lake. The campground offers scenic lake views, especially during the annual sailboat regatta. There are two loops to this campground: one is more heavily forested with more sites along the lake, and the other has more open and sunny sites with closer access to the resort community of Lakeshore. All sites have paved access, a view of Huntington Lake and a table, fire ring, and grill. Marina and boat launch nearby and boats can be moored near some of the camp sites. Deer Creek 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. Vista Recreation 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE

Before you go

Season

June – September

Reservations

Reservations accepted

Fees

Single site $44.00. During holidays fees increase $2 per site. Premium sites-single $46.00. During holidays fees increase $2 per site Double $87.00. During holidays fees increase $4 per site. $10 fee for additional vehicles. .

Restrictions

Maximum length of stay= 14 days Maximum vehicle length= 40’ Maximum group size= 6 per site 2 night minimum on weekends. 3 night minimum on holidays. Reservations are non-site specific.

Accessibility

Restrooms and one campsite

Make it a night on a better road

Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.