Billy Creek, Upper Campground
Tucked beneath a grove of large cedar, fir and pine trees, Upper Billy Creek Campground is located across the road from Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. 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. The adjacent Billy Creek Guard Station Museum provides historical overviews of Huntington Lake, Native Americans and the Forest Service. Campground check-in at Eastwood CLM Office (east end of Huntington Lake).
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | $30.00 per night, single site $56.00 per night, double site Premium sites - Single $30.00 Additional vehicles $7 per night |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | June to September |
| Forest | Sierra National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations through the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS) @ 1-877-444-6777 or http://www.recreation.gov/ |
| Fees | $30.00 per night, single site $56.00 per night, double site Premium sites - Single $30.00 Additional vehicles $7 per night |
| Rules | Maximum stay = 14 days Maximum vehicle length = 30 foot Maximum group size = 6 per site Reservations can be made up to 1 day before arrival. 2 Night Minimum on weekends; 3 Night Minimum on holiday. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 37.2391° N, 119.2271° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedCy26 Snf Rx Support
4 mi from the campground
- PrescribedThree Creeks Rx/Support Season
36 mi from the campground
- PrescribedGrant Grove Fall Rx
37 mi from the campground · 466 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 9.3 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Captain Jack's Tackle ↗ | 10.5 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Video
Walk With Me: Lower Billy Creek 2
Worth a stop
- 0.1 miBilly Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 0.3 miBilly Creek Picnic Area ↗Day use
- 2.7 miBear Cove Picnic Site ↗Day use
- 3.1 miHuntington Boat Ramp & Launching Site ↗Boat launch
- 4.5 miPotter Pass Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miWillow Hill1.7 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 0.1 miHuntington Shore ↗3.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.3 miBilly Creek0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.6 miCoarsegrass Meadow4.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.7 miDowville0.8 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 1.1 miGrouse Creek ↗13.7 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.1 miBilly Creek Trailhead ↗Sierra National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Sierra National Forest.
- inSierra National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,418,790 acres
- 0.2 miKaiser Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 21,986 acres
- 7.6 miDinkey Lakes Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 30,863 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Dinkey Creek BridgeStructure · Dinkey Creek · 12.5 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Billy Creek, Upper Campground?
Sites at Billy Creek, Upper Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations through the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS) @ 1-877-444-6777 or http://www.recreation.gov/ Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Billy Creek, Upper Campground?
$30.00 per night, single site $56.00 per night, double site Premium sites - Single $30.00 Additional vehicles $7 per night
Source: Forest Service
Is Billy Creek, Upper Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026. Season June to September.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Billy Creek, Upper Campground have?
44 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Billy Creek, Upper Campground?
Billy Creek, Upper Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Billy Creek, Upper Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Upper Billy Creek CG (0.1 mi), Billy Creek, Lower Campground (0.1 mi), and Lower Billy Creek (0.1 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby