Shaver Lake, CA

Badger Flats Group

ForestRiverside / CreeksideAlpineOff the beaten pathHikingHorse-friendly (overnight stock)Vault toiletsFire pitPicnic tableBear box / locker

Availability

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About this spot

Overview

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.

Recreation

There is trailhead access to the Kaiser Wilderness. There is also a trail that connects to the California Riding and Hiking Trail. There is a sandy area along Rancheria Creek, and wading is possible.

Facilities

Horses are permitted in this camp, but no equestrian amenities are provided. Each unit has a grill, fire ring, bear-proof food locker and picnic table. Vault toilets are provided. Drinking water is not available at this campground.

Natural Features

The Sierra National Forest, located on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada, is known for its spectacular mountain scenery and abundant natural resources. The terrain includes rolling, oak-covered foothills, heavily forested middle elevation slopes and the starkly beautiful alpine landscape of the High Sierra.

Nearby Attractions

Huntington Lake is about 5 miles away and offers many recreational activities, including hiking, horseback riding, biking, canoeing, sailing, fishing, windsurfing and swimming. Anglers can fish for rainbow trout, brown trout or kokanne salmon.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (559) 893-2308.

Charges & Cancellations

Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

Typical weather

Rancheria Creek

Estimated
Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Rancheria Creek, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.38°JJanuary: average water temperature 38°F39°FFebruary: average water temperature 39°F42°MMarch: average water temperature 42°F46°AApril: average water temperature 46°F52°MMay: average water temperature 52°F60°JJune: average water temperature 60°F65°JJuly: average water temperature 65°F64°AAugust: average water temperature 64°F58°SSeptember: average water temperature 58°F51°OOctober: average water temperature 51°F44°NNovember: average water temperature 44°F39°DDecember: average water temperature 39°F

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