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Deer Creek

Warning

General

WATER ALERT FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLES: Please fill your water tanks prior to your arrival. Water tanks may not be filled at the campground. The available potable water is not for filling tanks. Thank you.

Deer Creec Campground
Deer Creek Campground
DEER CREEK
DEER CREEK
DEER CREEK

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Restrooms

About Deer Creek

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. There are two loops to this campground: one is more heavily forested with more sites along the lake, and the other has more open and sunny sites with closer access to the resort community of Lakeshore. All sites have a view of Huntington Lake.

Number of accommodations: 27

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Boating

Fishing

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - May 15 to Sep 12

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Restrooms
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
  • Boat Ramp
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly

Views and Setting

  • View
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

27 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: DEER CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 002, Loop: DEER CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: DEER CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: DEER CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: DEER CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: DEER CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: DEER CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: DEER CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: DEER CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: DEER CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: DEER CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: DEER CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: DEER CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: DEER CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: DEER CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: DEER CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: DEER CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: DEER CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 019, Loop: DEER CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: DEER CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop: DEER CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 022, Loop: DEER CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 023, Loop: DEER CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: DEER CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: DEER CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 026, Loop: DEER CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 027, Loop: DEER CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (151)

What Guests Are Saying

Deer Creek Campground offers a beautiful setting with clean facilities, friendly camp hosts, and great access to the lake, making it a popular choice for camping and outdoor activities. Many visitors appreciate the well-maintained campsites and ease of reserving spots online. However, some concerns were raised about limited restroom availability, occasional cleanliness issues, and the need for more campground options, particularly during busy seasons. Overall, it remains a cherished destination for many campers.

Review Summary

4.4
151 reviews
5
65.6%
99
4
19.9%
30
3
7.3%
11
2
4.0%
6
1
3.3%
5

steven s

Verified

December 7, 2025 Stayed at: 019, Loop: DEER CREEK

5

I have been going camping and boating at Huntington Lake, Deer Creek, for 65 years. It is a privilege. The facilities clean, in good condition, Hostess helpful and friendly, he maintained good conduct with all the visitors. Thank You

Lia G

Verified

November 22, 2025 Stayed at: 006, Loop: DEER CREEK

5

Great campsites

Miroslaw G

Verified

October 14, 2025 Stayed at: 002, Loop: DEER CREEK

5

The camphosts and office personells are very helpful and polite. Please Thank all of them for their service!!!

Chris S

Verified

September 16, 2025 Stayed at: 016, Loop: DEER CREEK

1

It was raining ash and the aky was dark and at 2pm from the wildfires when I arrived so I cancelled my reservation on the spot.

Ashley S

Verified

September 10, 2025 Stayed at: 026, Loop: DEER CREEK

5

We stayed at Deer Creek Campground near Huntington Lake and really enjoyed our visit. The campground itself is beautiful, with great views, and the camp host was very friendly. The bathrooms were clean and well-kept, and we didn’t see any bear activity during our stay.

The drive in can feel a bit heavy, as there is still a lot of burn scar from past wildfires on the surrounding mountainsides. Our site, #26, was nice but very sunny with little shade—something to be prepared for if you’re camping here.

We had Verizon cell service, which worked but wasn’t great—just enough for the basics. We brought kayaks and had no problem getting them down to the lake, and we felt comfortable leaving them there when not in use. Do note that the lake tends to get windy starting around noon, so mornings are the best time for paddling.

Overall, it’s a beautiful spot with great access to the lake, clean facilities, and a welcoming host.

LISA S

Verified

September 5, 2025 Stayed at: 025, Loop: DEER CREEK

5

Everything was as expected. It was a very nice campground. The only thing I do wish is that they would do a little better job keeping the lake shores & campground trash free. But mostly the campground was real nice.

Melinda V

Verified

August 23, 2025 Stayed at: 017, Loop: DEER CREEK

4

We always enjoy staying at Deer Creek. I wish they would open the other 2 campsites, Kinnikinnick and Catavee across the street so it would not be so hard to book a site at Deer Creek. then we would have options for the dates we would like to go.

Dennis P

Verified

August 20, 2025 Stayed at: 004, Loop: DEER CREEK

2

There are two toilets working for the whole campground. No showers or electricity. Bathrooms were not cleaned regularly. On morning I went to use the head and the trash was overflowing and there was no toilet paper. Camp hosts were very disengaged.

Autumn T

Verified

August 20, 2025 Stayed at: 015, Loop: DEER CREEK

5

We stayed in site 15, it was double site. We tent camp and there was plenty of room, shade, and flat space for us. We lived being so close to the water and the extra room of being in a double site. The camp host was amazing! He answered questions when I had them, assisted when our neighbor was blasting music at 8pm with their speakers pointed directly at our site, and even offered tips. Definitely hope to come back again next year.

Jeff P

Verified

August 11, 2025 Stayed at: 027, Loop: DEER CREEK

5

Great spot to sail, hike and relax

Location Deer Creek

Address:
P O Box 152
Lakeshore, CA, 93634
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 37.2525 / -119.177

Elevation: 2130 feet

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check out time

12PM

General

  • Attention: This Deer Creek Campground is located in California Sierra National Forest. Please ensure you have the correct Deer Creek Campground prior to making a reservation.
  • Please register at the boat ramp kiosk.
  • Be bear aware; keep all food out of site in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating; always keep a clean camp and do not feed any wild animals.
  • Two pets per site and leashed at all times. 
  • Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle for single site or one vehicle for single tent camping. Two RV’S with tow vehicle per double site or two vehicles for double tent only camping. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground. 
  • Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the High Sierra Ranger District, Sierra National Forest (559) 855-5355
  • Reserved Sites will be held until the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.
  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
  • Click here to learn more about Sierra National Forest

Warnings & Advisories

Warning

General

WATER ALERT FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLES: Please fill your water tanks prior to your arrival. Water tanks may not be filled at the campground. The available potable water is not for filling tanks. Thank you.

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Last updated: June 3, 2026

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