U.S. Forest Service · Sierra National Forest · California

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.

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Photos courtesy of T Sarkisian · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups64
Tent-only60
group standard electric3
Host/management1
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 71 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

127 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
001StandardBack-in40PavedPartialNo6 / 2Yes
002StandardBack-in38PavedPartialNo6 / 2Yes
003Tent onlyBack-in20PavedPartialNo6 / 2Yes
004StandardBack-in40PavedFullNo6 / 2Yes
005StandardBack-in58PavedPartialNo6 / 2Yes
006Tent onlyBack-in24PavedFullNo6 / 2YesYes
007StandardBack-in40PavedFullNo6 / 2Yes
008StandardBack-in51PavedFullNo6 / 2Yes
009StandardBack-in26PavedFullNo6 / 2YesYes
010StandardBack-in36PavedFullNo6 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water
Max vehicle length71 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySites 006, 009, 015, 029 and 18 more are listed accessible

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. An on-site amphitheater is used to host campfire programs on summer weekends. A museum sits next to the campground, offering history of the area, its early Native American inhabitants and the Forest Service.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
SeasonJune to October
ForestSierra National Forest
BookingReservations through the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS) @ 1-877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov. Reservations can be made up to 3 days prior to arrival.
Fees$44.00 per night, Standard Nonelectric, Holidays/$2.00 additional/night. $87.00 per night, Standard Nonelectric Double, Holidays/$4.00 additional/night. $112.00 Group site, Holidays $2.00 additional/night. $44.00 per night, Tent Only Nonelectric, Holidays/$2.00 additional/night.
RulesMaximum 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. Check in at California Land Management office (east end of Huntington Lake).

Sierra National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Rancheria30°40°50°60°70°January: 8.47 inches of precipitationFebruary: 7.80 inches of precipitationMarch: 6.80 inches of precipitationApril: 4.02 inches of precipitationMay: 2.42 inches of precipitationJune: 0.71 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.66 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.10 inches of precipitationSeptember: 0.40 inches of precipitationOctober: 2.29 inches of precipitationNovember: 3.92 inches of precipitationDecember: 6.82 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 33.6°F averageFebruary: 33.8°F averageMarch: 36.1°F averageApril: 39.5°F averageMay: 46.0°F averageJune: 54.2°F averageJuly: 61.4°F averageAugust: 61.7°F averageSeptember: 55.9°F averageOctober: 47.4°F averageNovember: 39.9°F averageDecember: 34.7°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 in10 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Huntington Lake, 4 miles from the campground at 7,020 feet, station USC00044176 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 44 inches a year.

Getting there

From Clovis, take Highway 168 north 70 miles to Huntington Lake Campground office at Eastwood. Check in at office prior to setting up camp.

Coordinates37.2537° N, 119.1604° W · Directions ↗

Charges and cancellations

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.).

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Dome

    33 mi from the campground · 6,788 acres · 95% contained

  • Prescribed
    Grant Grove Rx Spring

    36 mi from the campground · 15 acres

  • Prescribed
    Grant Grove Fall Rx

    36 mi from the campground

  • Wildfire
    Land

    42 mi from the campground · 20 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗12.3 mi
Outdoor gearCaptain Jack's Tackle ↗13.4 mi

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Explore

Video

Rancheria Campground | Sierra National Forest | Huntington Lake | Site by Site Exploration

Worth a stop

The 84-mile Sierra Vista Scenic Byway (Highway 168) makes a great day trip from the Huntington Lake area.

  • under 0.1 mi
    Rancheria
    0.8 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
  • 0.1 mi
    Huntintgon ↗
    8.3 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
  • 0.1 mi
    Kaiser Pass ↗
    16 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
  • 0.4 mi
    China Peak
    1.7 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
  • 0.5 mi
    Bear Butte ↗
    6.1 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
  • 0.7 mi
    Rancheria Falls NRT ↗
    0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_recreation_or_other

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Kaiser Wilderness, which overlaps Sierra National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

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, heavily forested middle elevation slopes and the starkly beautiful alpine landscape of the High Sierra.

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.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Rancheria?

Sites at Rancheria are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations through the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS) @ 1-877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Rancheria?

$44.00 per night, Standard Nonelectric, Holidays/$2.00 additional/night. $87.00 per night, Standard Nonelectric Double, Holidays/$4.00 additional/night. $112.00 Group site, Holidays $2.00 additional/night.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Rancheria?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Rancheria?

Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.).

Source: Charges and cancellations

Is Rancheria open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season June to October.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Rancheria have?

128 sites, including 64 standard sites without power, 60 tent-only sites, and 3 group standard electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Rancheria?

The longest site here provides 71 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Rancheria have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Rancheria?

Yes, pets are allowed at Rancheria. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Rancheria?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Maximum length of stay = 14 days Maximum vehicle length = 40' Maximum group size = 6 per site 2 night minimum on weekends.

Source: Fire nearby

Are there accessible sites at Rancheria?

Sites 006, 009, 015, and 029 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 22 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Rancheria?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G and AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map