Billy Creek, Upper Campground
Currently closed by Forest Order due to hazard trees. The campground typically operates from June through September when open. Check Recreation.gov or contact the High Sierra Ranger District at (559) 855-5355 for reopening updates.
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.…
Supervisor's Office: Temporary Closure
In compliance with the 48-notice received from the City of Clovis, the Sierra National Forest Supervisor’s Office, located at 1600 Tollhouse Road, will be temporarily closed during a cape seal road project on Friday, June 5. For convenience, many SNF staff will remain remotely available.…
Wilderness Use Restrictions
Order 05-15-00-26-04 is part of the Sierra National Forest's responsibility to implement Designated Wilderness Use policies. The purpose of the Order is to protect natural resources and wilderness values while also providing for public safety. The Order is renewed every two years in accordance…
Food and Refuse Storage
Food and Refuse Storage orders require that all unattended food and garbage within Developed Recreation Sites on the Sierra National Forest be secured in bear‑resistant containers.
Wilderness Food and Refuse Storage
The Wilderness Food and Refuse Storage orders require that all overnight visitors in Wilderness areas must use approved hard‑sided bear canisters or properly counter‑balance their food at least 15 feet above the ground and 10 feet horizontally from the trunk of a tree.
Rec Site Road Trail Closure Order
Effective through July 27, 2026 allowing for the continuation of repair efforts to respective recreation sites, roads, and trails (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…
Wilderness Campfire Restrictions Order
Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Campfire Restrictions within the Sierra National Forest
About
Upper Billy Creek Campground occupies a scenic forested setting across the road from Huntington Lake at approximately 7,000 feet elevation in the Sierra National Forest. The campground features 36 sites nestled beneath large cedar, fir, and pine trees, with some sites offering views of Huntington Lake while others overlook Billy Creek and its seasonal wildflowers. The location serves as an excellent base camp for exploring the Kaiser Wilderness, with access to numerous hiking and equestrian trails including the 12-mile Kaiser Loop Trail, Rancheria Falls (1 mile), Indian Pools (1 mile), and Black Point (0.7 miles). Huntington Lake itself offers swimming, sailing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and water skiing. The adjacent Billy Creek Guard Station Museum provides historical overviews of Huntington Lake, Native Americans, and the Forest Service. California Land Management sponsors interpretive programs and nature walks throughout the summer at the amphitheater at Upper Billy Creek. Bears frequent the area, so proper food storage in bear-proof containers is required.
Directions
Take Highway 168 east from Clovis to Shaver Lake. Continue through Shaver Lake to Huntington Lake. Continue around Huntington Lake for 3.2 miles to Upper Billy Creek Campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| 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 | $47 - $92 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (559) 893-2111 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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