Catavee Campground sits on Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness, offering a forested group camping experience with some sites overlooking Bear Creek and others with lake views. Currently closed due to hazard trees, this developed campground typically serves groups looking for a base camp near Sierra hiking trails and lake activities.
Campground Details
- ⛺Type
- Group
- 💵Fee per Night
- $47
- 📋Reservations
- Reservation Required
- 📍GPS
- 37.25277, -119.17878
- 🌤️Best Seasons
- summer, fall
- 🐾Pets Allowed
- No
- 📞Phone
- 559-893-2111
- 🗺️Address
- CA
Amenities
The Camp
This is a modern group campground with paved roads and parking spurs that can handle RVs up to 30 feet. The forested setting provides good privacy at several sites, with some positioned along Bear Creek and others offering views across Huntington Lake. Each site comes with the standard picnic table, grill, and fire ring setup.
The campground runs on the developed side of things — flush toilets, drinking water, and even a pay phone for those who need it. The Billy Creek Guard Station Museum sits right next door, covering the history of Huntington Lake, local Native Americans, and Forest Service operations in the area.
What to Know
The campground is closed indefinitely due to hazard trees, so check current status before making plans. When operational, group sites require reservations and run $47 per night. The season typically covers summer and fall months.
Being a group facility, you can book up to 12 months in advance — useful for planning annual gatherings around events like Huntington Lake's sailboat regatta.
Nearby
Huntington Lake handles the water activities: swimming, sailing, boating, fishing, and water skiing. California Land Management runs interpretive programs and nature walks throughout summer at various spots around the lake.
For hiking, several trails branch out from the area. Rancheria Falls, Indian Pools, and Black Point offer day hiking options. The 12-mile Kaiser Loop Trail connects to the broader trail network within the Kaiser Wilderness, accommodating both hikers and horseback riders looking to push deeper into the backcountry.