Mammoth Lakes Pack Outfit
Camping business nearby (~24 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet
California
Free — you'll pick up right here.
An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
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problem: Agency alerts
12 active alerts in Sierra National Forest; most severe: Wilderness Food and Refuse Storage
USFSPosted May 22 · checked 13 h ago
clear: Weather
Rain, high 66°F / low 37°F, 22% precip — 93/100 for campground
OpenWeather13 h ago
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Badger Flats Group
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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 monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Huntington Lake, CA weather station, 6.4 mi away. High / low in °F.
The station sits about 1,300 ft lower than this spot, so expect it to run cooler up here.
Active alerts for Sierra National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:
Forest Order removes Fish Camp, Soda Springs, and Little Jackass from closure list
caution · posted Oct 9, 2026
Wilderness Campfire Restrictions Order
fire-restriction · posted Aug 24, 2026
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Wilderness Food and Refuse Storage
critical · posted Aug 24, 2026
critical · posted Aug 24, 2026
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Safety Tips for Burned Areas: Garnet Fire Area
critical · posted Aug 24, 2026
Forest Order - Reopening Kinnikinnick CG, Florence Lake Picnic Area
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Forest Order - Reopen Ross Crossing Dispersed Camping, Stevenson Trail bridge closure
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
05-15-00-26-08 - Reopening Jackass Meadow
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: USFS forest alerts
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