Badger Flat spreads 15 sites across a sandy flat beside Rancheria Creek, positioned along Kaiser Pass Road above Huntington Lake. The campground serves as a gateway to Dinkey Lakes Wilderness, making it a solid choice for backpackers and anyone wanting creek access without the Huntington Lake crowds.
Campground Details
- ⛺Type
- Developed
- 🏕️Total Sites
- 15
- 💵Fee per Night
- $34
- 📋Reservations
- First-Come, First-Served
- 📍GPS
- 37.27077, -119.11555
- 🌤️Best Seasons
- summer, fall
- 🐾Pets Allowed
- Yes
Amenities
The Camp
The campground occupies a large sandy area that feels more spacious than cramped—a welcome change from the tightly packed sites common elsewhere in the Sierra National Forest. Rancheria Creek runs adjacent to camp, providing both water access and the steady sound that makes for better sleep than road noise. Each of the 15 sites comes with the standard setup: picnic table, fire ring, and grill.
What to Know
First-come, first-served means no advance planning, but also no guaranteed spot during busy summer weekends. Kaiser Pass Road puts you above Huntington Lake, so you're already committed to the drive up—worth factoring in if you arrive to find the campground full.
The trailhead access to Dinkey Lakes Wilderness sits right here, eliminating the need to drive elsewhere for serious hiking. This wilderness area offers a different character than the more famous destinations deeper in the Sierra, with granite domes and alpine lakes that see fewer visitors than places accessible from Highway 120 or the Mammoth Lakes area.