Deer Creek
Sierra National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: LAKESHORE, CA, CA
Price: From $47 per night
Price range: $47–$92 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (151 reviews)
Season: May through October
Deer Creek Campground is located in California Sierra National Forest. The campground is tucked under dense fir and pines along the shore of Huntington Lake and offers scenic lake views, especially during the annual sailboat regatta. Boats can be moored near some of the camp sites.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Deer Creek Campground offers scenic lake views along Huntington Lake in the Sierra National Forest with excellent recreational opportunities including boating, fishing, and water sports. Google reviewers consistently praise the beautiful lakefront sites, clean facilities, and proximity to the Lakeshore resort community.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, Pacific Martens, Yellow-bellied Marmots, Long-eared Owls, and Mountain Garter Snakes are present in the area.
Insider tips for Deer Creek: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Request lakefront sites in the more heavily forested loop for scenic water views and boat mooring access The Lakeshore resort community adjacent to the campground offers general store, restaurant, and saloon amenities
Skip Deer Creek if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; suitable only for self-contained RVs. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only.
Best time to visit Deer Creek: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Kinnikinnick (LAKESHORE, CA), College (LAKESHORE, CA), Rancheria (Shaver Lake, CA), Upper Billy Creek Cg (LAKESHORE, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Deer Creek
Cell signal at Deer Creek (LAKESHORE, CA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Deer Creek Campground is located in California Sierra National Forest. The campground is tucked under dense fir and pines along the shore of Huntington Lake and offers scenic lake views, especially during the annual sailboat regatta. Boats can be moored near some of the camp sites.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Request lakefront sites in the more heavily forested loop for scenic water views and boat mooring access
The Lakeshore resort community adjacent to the campground offers general store, restaurant, and saloon amenities
Official operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Take Hwy 168 east from Clovis to Shaver Lake. Continue through Shaver Lake to Huntington Lake. Continue around Huntington Lake for 1.2 miles to Deer Creek Campground.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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