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

Upper Billy Creek CG

Upper Billy campsite located mostly in the sun but surrounded by a pine forest. The site include a picnic table and campfire pit.Photo · Mercy Ramirez
OpenSeason 06-01 – 09-30
ReservableAccess
37Sites
40 ftMax rig

The place

Upper Billy Creek Campground is located across the road from Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. The adjacent Billy Creek Guard Station Museum provides historical overviews of Huntington Lake, Native Americans and the Forest Service. Some sites at Upper Billy Creek offer lake views and others overlook Billy Creek and its abundant wildflowers. The 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. Keep reading

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, including the amphitheater at Upper Billy Creek. Facilities This campground has paved spurs, some of which have a slight slope. Each campsite has a picnic table, food storage locker, and campfire ring. Vault toilets, flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Natural Features The campground is tucked beneath a grove of large cedar, fir and pine trees within the Sierra National Forest on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada. Many sites have a view of Huntington Lake. The forest is known for its spectacular mountain scenery and abundant natural resources. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (559) 893-2308. Nearby Attractions The 83-mile Sierra Vista Scenic Byway (Highway 168) makes a great day trip from the Huntington Lake area. Charges & Cancellations Rules & Reservation Policies As you make travel plans that include reservations on Recreation.gov, there are standard policies that apply to most locations of which you should be aware. Do keep in mind, however, that there are many exceptions, so it is best to review reservation information listed on individual facility pages for those policies and procedures that pertain to your specific locations. 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.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount. You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Tours & Tickets: You may request changes to tour dates at no cost before the arrival date. If you cancel before your tour date, you may be eligible for a refund. Cancellation fees apply. Please check the tour facility description details page for cancellation policies. Permits: Varies by location. Please check the permit details for the permit location. Late Cancellations Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled between 12:01 a.m. (Eastern) on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival. Individual Campsites: If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply. Cabins / Lookouts: Customers will be charged a $10.00 cancellation fee and forfeit the first night's use fee if a cabin or lookout reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee. Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee. Group Day Use Area: If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service fee charge. No-Shows Camping / Day Use: A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by

The sites · 37

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
UPPER BILLY CREEK CG001tent only nonelectric
UPPER BILLY CREEK CG002standard nonelectric40 ft
UPPER BILLY CREEK CG003standard nonelectric30 ftyes
UPPER BILLY CREEK CG004standard nonelectric30 ftyes
UPPER BILLY CREEK CG005standard nonelectric30 ft
UPPER BILLY CREEK CG006standard nonelectric23 ftyes
UPPER BILLY CREEK CG007tent only nonelectric
UPPER BILLY CREEK CG008standard nonelectric30 ft
UPPER BILLY CREEK CG009tent only nonelectric
UPPER BILLY CREEK CG010standard nonelectric30 ft
UPPER BILLY CREEK CG011standard nonelectric30 ftyes
UPPER BILLY CREEK CG012standard nonelectric30 ft
UPPER BILLY CREEK CG013standard nonelectric30 ft
UPPER BILLY CREEK CG014standard nonelectric30 ft
UPPER BILLY CREEK CG015standard nonelectric29 ftyes
UPPER BILLY CREEK CG016standard nonelectric30 ft
UPPER BILLY CREEK CG017standard nonelectric30 ftyes
UPPER BILLY CREEK CG018standard nonelectric30 ftyes
UPPER BILLY CREEK CG019standard nonelectric30 ftyes
UPPER BILLY CREEK CG020standard nonelectric28 ft
UPPER BILLY CREEK CG021standard nonelectric27 ftyes
UPPER BILLY CREEK CG022standard nonelectric30 ftyes
UPPER BILLY CREEK CG023standard nonelectric29 ftyes
UPPER BILLY CREEK CG024standard nonelectric30 ftyes
UPPER BILLY CREEK CG025standard nonelectric28 ft
UPPER BILLY CREEK CG026standard nonelectric30 ftyes
UPPER BILLY CREEK CG027standard nonelectric30 ft
UPPER BILLY CREEK CG028standard nonelectric30 ftyes
UPPER BILLY CREEK CG029standard nonelectric24 ft
UPPER BILLY CREEK CG030standard nonelectric26 ft
UPPER BILLY CREEK CG031standard nonelectric30 ft
UPPER BILLY CREEK CG032tent only nonelectric
UPPER BILLY CREEK CG033standard nonelectric30 ft
UPPER BILLY CREEK CG034tent only nonelectric
UPPER BILLY CREEK CG035standard nonelectric26 ft
UPPER BILLY CREEK CG036tent only nonelectric
UPPER BILLY CREEK CGMunahoo Group Sitegroup tent only area nonelectric27 ftyes

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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