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Deer Creek Campground

Updated November 2, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
28[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
40 ft[3]

Deer Creek is a campground run by the USDA Forest Service in Sierra National Forest, California[4]. Recreation.gov lists 28 drive-in campsites and says it can be reserved there[1][5][2].

What to expect

The Recreation.gov description places Deer Creek on the shore of Huntington Lake, with two loops that differ in tree cover[6]. All 28 sites are standard nonelectric[1]. All 28 sites accept an RV or trailer and 26 accept a tent[7]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 40 feet[3]. Recreation.gov lists check-in at 2:00 PM[8] and check-out at 12:00 PM[9]. Most sites allow 6 people at most, and the listed range is 6 to 12[10].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 28
Site types[1] 28 standard nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Longest RV or trailer[3] 40 ft (median 30 ft)
Equipment[7] RV or trailer at 28 sites, tent at 26 sites
Pets[11] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[12] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[8] 2:00 PM
Check-out[9] 12:00 PM
People per site[10] 6 at most sites (6 to 12)

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can you reserve Deer Creek campground?
Yes, Deer Creek can be reserved on Recreation.gov[2].
Are dogs allowed at Deer Creek?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 28 campsites with this detail listed[11].
Are campfires allowed at Deer Creek?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 28 campsites with this detail listed, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[12].
How long can an RV be at Deer Creek?
The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 40 feet[3]. All 28 sites accept an RV or trailer[7].
What are check-in and check-out times at Deer Creek?
Recreation.gov lists check-in at 2:00 PM[8] and check-out at 12:00 PM[9].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 28 overnight campsites at Deer Creek: 28 standard nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Deer Creek can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Deer Creek: 40 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 30 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Deer Creek is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Sierra National Forest, California. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Site access types at Deer Creek: Drive-In 28 sites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Recreation.gov description for Deer Creek. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Permitted equipment at Deer Creek: 28 sites accept an RV or trailer and 26 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Check-in time at Deer Creek on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Check-out time at Deer Creek on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Maximum people per campsite at Deer Creek: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 12). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Deer Creek: yes at all 28 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Deer Creek: yes at all 28 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.