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Recreation

Recreation use on the Sierra National Forest spans all seasons. People visit the forest for camping, horseback riding, swimming, picnicking, biking and hiking opportunities. Visitors also enjoy fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, fall-colors, skiing, snowshoeing, and off-highway-vehicle, motorcycle and snowmobile riding.

The Sierra National Forest represents experiences through five wilderness areas; two nationally designated wild and scenic rivers; three nationally designated trails, and two national scenic byways.

The Sierra’s proximity to Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks; and the Inyo National Forest with their many trails, high peaks, rivers, deep canyons, wilderness and big trees defines the forest as “United in Breathtaking Tranquility.”

We pride ourselves of the wide variety of natural beauty and recreational opportunities offered to the American public. Begin your adventure today!

Recreation

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Arch Rock Interpretive Site

Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning
Follow a path to a viewing platform to enjoy this unique rock formation, one of very few natural rock arches in the Sierra Nevada.

Badger Flat Campground

Site Closed
Picnicking Hiking
Located along Kaiser Pass Road above Huntington lake, Badger Flat Campground has 15 first-come, first-serve campsites along a large sandy area adjacent to Rancheria Creek. Each unit has grill, fire…

Badger Flat Group Campground

Site Closed
Picnicking Hiking
Badger Flat 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…

Badger Trailhead

Site Open
Hiking
This trailhead is for entry into the Dinkey Lakes Wilderness, not the Kaiser Wilderness.The Badger Flat Trailhead is located on Kaiser Pass Road next to the Potter Pass Trailhead. The Badger Flat…

Bass Lake Recreation Area

Water Activities Picnicking
Nestled in the pine forest at 3,400 feet, Bass Lake is four and a half miles long and a half a mile wide. Bass Lake is a popular recreational area, known for its hot sunny days and warm water, making…

Bear Cove Picnic Site

Site Closed
Picnicking
Located on Huntington Lake, Bear Cove Picnic Site offers 18 picnic sites shaded by dense fir trees. Drinking water and vault toilets are provided and each site has a picnic table and grill.

Bear Creek Diversion Trailhead (J59)

Site Open
Hiking
Bear Diversion Trailhead provides access to Bear Creek Trail and shares quota with Bear Cutoff. The trail follows the drainage of Bear Creek upstream from Bear Creek Diversion Dam. The trail is rated…

Bear Wallow Camping Area

Site Closed
Picnicking Hiking
Located along north side of the Kings River on a large sandy flat area. Take a day hike on the Bear Wallow trail located just west of the campground. Great place for camping in spring and fall. Very…