Can you reserve a site at Badger Flats Group?

Yes, Badger Flats Group is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Badger Flats Group?

35 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Badger Flats Group?

Yes, pets are allowed at Badger Flats Group.

Are campfires allowed at Badger Flats Group?

Campfires are allowed at Badger Flats Group. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Badger Flats Group, California — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

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.

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.

Facilities

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.

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.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (559) 893-2308.

Charges & Cancellations

Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

The facts

Season: June – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
1 bookable site
Vehicles up to 35 ft
Up to 100 people per site
Loops: AREA BADGER FLATS

Site types

1 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Badger Flats Group

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	AREA BADGER FLATS	Group Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	35 ft	100	🐾

Getting there

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.

37.27149, -119.11898 · 37°16'17.3"N 119°7'8.3"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

Typical weather

Typically 74°F in Aug, down to 43°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	43	44	46	50	56	66	74	74	68	58	49	44
Low °F	24	23	26	29	36	43	49	49	44	37	31	25
Precip in	8.5	7.8	6.8	4.0	2.4	0.7	0.7	0.1	0.4	2.3	3.9	6.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Badger Flats Group

Can you reserve a site at Badger Flats Group?: Yes, Badger Flats Group is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Badger Flats Group have?: 1 site.
What is the maximum RV length at Badger Flats Group?: 35 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Badger Flats Group?: Yes, pets are allowed at Badger Flats Group.
Are campfires allowed at Badger Flats Group?: Campfires are allowed at Badger Flats Group. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Badger Flats Group also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Badger Flats Group's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$32.00 per night. $10 fee for each additional vehicle. During holidays fees increase $2 per site.

Restrictions:

Max. Length of Stay = 14 days Max. Group Size per site = 6 people Dog are allowed but must be on leash Horses permitted, but no facilities available

Accessibility:

No

USDA Forest Service's own page

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Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

Badger Flats Group