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Kinnikinnick

Sierra National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: LAKESHORE, CA, CA

Price: From $47 per night

Price range: $47–$92 per night

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (10 reviews)

Season: May through October

Campground closed until further notice due to hazard trees. Kinnikinnick Campground is located across the street from Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. The location makes it possible to discover all the activities and attractions at Huntington Lake, and it’s an excellent base for further exploration of the Kaiser Wilderness.

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

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

Kinnikinnick offers excellent access to Huntington Lake and Kaiser Wilderness with well-maintained facilities. Google reviewers consistently praise the cleanliness, proximity to the lake, and helpful staff (4.6/5 rating from 28 reviews).

Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, Pacific Martens, Long-tailed Weasels, Yellow-bellied Marmots, and Mountain Garter Snakes present in the area.

Insider tips for Kinnikinnick: Book 6 months in advance — sites fill up quickly according to camper reviews. Bring warm clothing — reviewers note cold temperatures. This is a self-contained RV only campground with no hookups.

Skip Kinnikinnick if: You need RV hookups — none available.. You plan to visit outside May-October — seasonal closure.. You prefer booking last-minute — sites book far in advance..

Best time to visit Kinnikinnick: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

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

Cell Phone Coverage at Kinnikinnick

Cell signal at Kinnikinnick (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.

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LAKESHORE, CA, CA★ 4.7 (10 reviews)From $47/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Campground closed until further notice due to hazard trees. Kinnikinnick Campground is located across the street from Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. The location makes it possible to discover all the activities and attractions at Huntington Lake, and it’s an excellent base for further exploration of the Kaiser Wilderness.

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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 RV40 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 TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Flush Toilets

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 available.✕ You plan to visit outside May-October — seasonal closure.✕ You prefer booking last-minute — sites book far in advance.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book 6 months in advance

sites fill up quickly according to camper reviews.

Bring warm clothing

reviewers note cold temperatures.

This is a self-contained RV only campground with no hookups.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Bald Eagles, Pacific Martens, Long-tailed Weasels, Yellow-bellied Marmots, and Mountain Garter Snakes present in the area.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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559-893-2111· Sierra National Forest
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Getting there →

Take Highway 168 east from Clovis to Shaver Lake. Continue through Shaver Lake to Huntington Lake. Continue around Huntington Lake for 1.3 miles to Kinnikinnick Campground (located adjacent to Catavee Campground).

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Kinnikinnick cost per night?+
Kinnikinnick costs $47–$92 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Kinnikinnick open?+
Kinnikinnick is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Kinnikinnick have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Kinnikinnick?+
Kinnikinnick can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet.
How do I make reservations at Kinnikinnick?+
Kinnikinnick 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 Kinnikinnick?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Kinnikinnick is rated weak. Best carrier: Verizon. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Kinnikinnick open, and what are check-in times?+
Kinnikinnick is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$47 /night★ 4.7 (10)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Deer Creek

LAKESHORE, CA

From $47/night

College

LAKESHORE, CA

From $47/night

Rancheria

Shaver Lake, CA

From $47/night

Upper Billy Creek Cg

LAKESHORE, CA

From $47/night

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