Badger Flats Group

Sierra National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Shaver Lake, CA, CA

Price: From $398 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

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. Each unit has a grill, fire ring, bear-proof food locker and picnic table.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Bear Boxes, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/badger-flats-group to be notified when sites open up.

Badger Flats Group Camp sits at over 8,000 feet in the High Sierra along Rancheria Creek with direct trailhead access to Kaiser Wilderness and the California Riding and Hiking Trail. The open, flat terrain shaded by fir trees accommodates large groups up to 100 people.

Wildlife alert: Sierra Marten and Pacific Marten observed in the area — keep food secured in bear boxes provided at camp.

Insider tips for Badger Flats Group: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Bring a self-contained RV; there are no hookups available Access the sandy area along Rancheria Creek for wading during warmer months This is a group campground accommodating up to 100 people and 35 vehicles, ideal for organized group trips

Skip Badger Flats Group if: You need RV hookups — none are available. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only. You prefer developed amenities — facilities limited to vault toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables.

Best time to visit Badger Flats Group: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only; High Sierra location makes winter access unlikely.

Nearby campgrounds: Rancheria (Shaver Lake, CA), College (LAKESHORE, CA), Deer Creek (LAKESHORE, CA), Upper Billy Creek Cg (LAKESHORE, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Badger Flats Group

Cell signal at Badger Flats Group (Shaver Lake, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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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. Each unit has a grill, fire ring, bear-proof food locker and picnic table.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV35 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesBear Boxes
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — none are available✕ You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only✕ You prefer developed amenities — facilities limited to vault toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Bring a self-contained RV; there are no hookups available

Access the sandy area along Rancheria Creek for wading during warmer months

This is a group campground accommodating up to 100 people and 35 vehicles, ideal for organized group trips

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only; High Sierra location makes winter access unlikely

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

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4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Sierra Marten and Pacific Marten observed in the area — keep food secured in bear boxes provided at camp.

Location

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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.

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Sierra National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Sierra National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Badger Flats Group cost per night?+
Badger Flats Group costs $398 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Badger Flats Group open?+
Badger Flats Group is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Badger Flats Group have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Badger Flats Group?+
Badger Flats Group can accommodate RVs up to 35 feet.
How do I make reservations at Badger Flats Group?+
Badger Flats Group is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Badger Flats Group?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Badger Flats Group is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Badger Flats Group open, and what are check-in times?+
Badger Flats Group is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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$398 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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