Badger Flats Group

Badger Flats Group will be closed the entire 2020 – 2024 camping season due to a massive hazard tree removal.

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.

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.

Need to Know

Maximum vehicle length is 35 feet
This campground can accommodate a maximum of 100 people
Check-in at Eastwood California Land Management office
No drinking water is provided at this campground
Bears inhabit the area; please keep food in approved bear-proof lockers
There are no showers or RV hookups
This facility is operated by Sierra Recreation, A Division of California Land Management, and your comments are appreciated; comment forms are available from campground hosts or on CLM'swebsite
Click here to learn more about the Sierra National Forest
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
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.

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.

Nearby Attractions

Huntington Lake is about 5 miles away and offers many recreational activities, including hiking, horseback riding, biking, canoeing, sailing, fishing, windsurfing and swimming. Anglers can fish for rainbow trout, brown trout or kokanne salmon.

Recreation

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.

Contact Information

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Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 559-893-2111

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

Take Hwy 168 east from Clovis to Shaver Lake. Continue through Shaver Lake to Huntington Lake. At the east end of Huntington Lake, turn right onto Kaiser Pass Road (at Eastwood Visitor Center). Travel 5 miles up the Kaiser Pass Road to Badger Group Campground.

Available Campsites

Site 001, Loop AREA BADGER FLATS, Type Group Standard Nonelectric

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