Upper Billy Creek Cg
Sierra National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: LAKESHORE, CA, CA
Price: From $47 per night
Price range: $47–$92 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (24 reviews)
Season: May through October
Campground closed until further notice due to hazard trees. Upper Billy Creek Campground is located across the road from Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. The adjacent Billy Creek Guard Station Museum provides historical overviews of Huntington Lake, Native Americans and the Forest Service.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/upper-billy-creek-cg to be notified when sites open up.
Upper Billy Creek offers 36 sites with lake views and creek overlooks near Huntington Lake, with a highly-rated 4.9/5 Google reviews praising immaculate conditions, flush toilets, and running water. The location provides excellent access to boating, fishing, hiking, water sports, and the adjacent Billy Creek Guard Station Museum.
Wildlife alert: Northern Pacific Rattlesnake present in area. Also watch for Bald Eagle, Pacific Marten, Long-tailed Weasel, California Striped Racer, and Common Sagebrush Lizard.
Insider tips for Upper Billy Creek Cg: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Some sites offer lake views; request a specific site type when reserving Camp hosts maintain immaculate grounds according to Google reviews Self-contained RVs only — no hookups available
Skip Upper Billy Creek Cg if: You need RV hookups — none available at most sites. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal May-October only. You have large tent footprint needs — reviewers note tent sites are slightly small.
Best time to visit Upper Billy Creek Cg: May-October — Official operating season for the campground..
Nearby campgrounds: Lower Billy Creek (LAKESHORE, CA), Catavee (LAKESHORE, CA), College (LAKESHORE, CA), Rancheria (Shaver Lake, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Upper Billy Creek Cg
Cell signal at Upper Billy Creek Cg (LAKESHORE, CA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
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.
Campground closed until further notice due to hazard trees. Upper Billy Creek Campground is located across the road from Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. The adjacent Billy Creek Guard Station Museum provides historical overviews of Huntington Lake, Native Americans and the Forest Service.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Some sites offer lake views; request a specific site type when reserving
Camp hosts maintain immaculate grounds according to Google reviews
Self-contained RVs only
no hookups available
Official operating season for the campground.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
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 Highway 168 east from Clovis to Shaver Lake. Continue through Shaver Lake to Huntington Lake. Continue around Huntington Lake for 3.2 miles to Upper Billy Creek Campground.
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- 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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