Kinnikinnick sits across the street from Huntington Lake in a thick canopy of fir and pine, making it a solid base camp for exploring the Kaiser Wilderness. Currently closed due to hazard trees, but when operational, it's a group campground that puts you within walking distance of the lake's full menu of water activities.
Campground Details
- ⛺Type
- Group
- 💵Fee per Night
- $47
- 📋Reservations
- Reservation Required
- 📍GPS
- 37.25285, -119.17792
- 🌤️Best Seasons
- summer, fall
- 🐾Pets Allowed
- No
- 📞Phone
- 559-893-2111
- 🗺️Address
- CA
Amenities
The Camp
The campground operates as a group facility under the Sierra National Forest's dense conifer canopy. Each site comes with the standard setup: paved parking spur, picnic table, campfire ring, and grill. You'll find flush toilets, drinking water, and a pay phone on-site — luxuries not always guaranteed in the Sierra backcountry.
The setting places you on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada, where the terrain shifts from oak-covered foothills through heavily forested middle elevations up to the stark alpine country of the High Sierra.
What to Know
Group sites require reservations and run $47 per night during the summer and fall seasons. The standard booking window is 12 months in advance for group facilities. Note the campground's current closure due to hazard trees — call (909) 638-6117 for updates on reopening status.
Nearby
Huntington Lake sits directly across the street, offering swimming, sailing, boating, kayaking, fishing, and water skiing. The Kaiser Wilderness beckons hikers and horseback riders with the 12-mile Kaiser Loop Trail, which connects to an extensive trail network deeper in the wilderness.
Local day hikes include Rancheria Falls, Indian Pools, and Black Point. California Land Management runs interpretive programs and nature walks throughout summer at various locations in the area. For a longer adventure, the 84-mile Sierra Vista Scenic Byway along Highway 168 makes for a worthwhile day trip from the Huntington Lake area.