Badger Flat Campground
Currently closed for the season. Opens May 22, 2026. The campground operates June through September on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
SNF Rec Site Road Trail Closure Order
Forest Order No. 05-15-00-26-01 will be effective from March 25, 2026, through July 27, 2026. It allows for the continuation of repair efforts to respective recreation sites, roads, and trails and supersedes Forest Order No. 05-15-00-25-19.
Occupancy limitations
The Sierra National Forest has issued Forest Order 05-15-00-25-20 to address occupancy limitations and challenges caused by extended stays and unattended property, which can lead to resource damage, safety hazards, and reduced access for other visitors. The order prohibits camping, parking, or…
Temporary Fire Restrictions from Order 05-15-00-25-07 Lifted
Effective October 11, 2025, the Sierra National Forest is lifting temporary fire restrictions placed into effect by Forest Order 05-15-00-25-07 on June 27, 2025. Criteria for enacting and the lifting of fire restrictions through forest orders are based on National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS)…
Wilderness Campfire Restrictions Order
Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Campfire Restrictions within the Sierra National Forest
Wilderness Use Restrictions
Wilderness use restrictions within the Ansel Adams, John Muir, Kaiser, Dinkey Lakes, and Monarch Wildernesses located in the Sierra National Forest
Food Refuse Storage Order
Possessing or storing any food or refuse within a Developed Recreation Site in a manner that allows bears or other wildlife to gain access is prohibited
About
Badger Flat Campground is a quiet, lightly-used High Sierra campground located along Kaiser Pass Road about 5 miles above Huntington Lake. At over 8,000 feet elevation, the 15 first-come, first-served sites are positioned along a large sandy area adjacent to Rancheria Creek, shaded by fir trees. Each site includes a grill, fire ring, and table. Vault toilets are available, but there is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. The campground offers trailhead access to Kaiser Wilderness and connects to the California Riding and Hiking Trail, making it an excellent basecamp for backcountry exploration. Rancheria Creek has a sandy area suitable for wading. This is bear country, so proper food storage is required. Huntington Lake is approximately 5 miles away and offers hiking, horseback riding, biking, canoeing, sailing, fishing, windsurfing, and swimming. Anglers can pursue rainbow trout, brown trout, or kokanee salmon. Nearby services at Huntington Lake include China Peak Landing General Store, Lakeshore Resort, and Rancheria Enterprises. Cell service is limited to the lake area.
Directions
From Clovis, take Highway 168 east through Shaver Lake to Huntington Lake. At the lake's east end, turn right on Kaiser Pass Road near Eastwood Visitor Center. Travel 5.1 miles up Kaiser Pass Road to Badger Flat Campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $398 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (559) 855-5355 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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