Openings · last 7 days
0
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232814
When Kinnikinnick reopens
Kinnikinnick's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
6
Openings · last 90 days
8
Only 8 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Dec 31, 2026 · of 27 monitored sites
Of the 1,680 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Dec 31, 2026): 1,680 unavailable (cause unspecified).
No online availability right now
Of the 1,680 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Dec 31, 2026): 1,680 unavailable (cause unspecified). A free alert tells you if any date opens online.
Load status
Sep 18 – Dec 31, 2026Not open online100%
Open site-nights0 / 1,680
Of the 1,680 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Dec 31, 2026): 1,680 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Dec 2026No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open site-nights across the tracked window — these site-nights are marked unavailable.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 25 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on Thursday.
About Kinnikinnick
Overview
Kinnikinnick Campground is located across the street from Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. The location makes it possible to discover all the activities and attractions at Huntington Lake, and it's an excellent base for further exploration of the Kaiser Wilderness.
Recreation
Many hiking trails are in the area, including Rancheria Falls, Indian Pools and Black Point. Hikers and horseback riders can access the 12-mile Kaiser Loop Trail, which connects to a network of trails within the Kaiser Wilderness.
Huntington Lake swimming, sailing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, fishing and water skiing. Additionally, California Land Management sponsors a variety of interpretive programs and nature walks throughout the summer at several locations within the area.
Facilities
Each site has a paved parking spur, picnic table, campfire ring and grill. A pay phone, drinking water and accessible flush toilets are provided.
Natural Features
The campground sits under a dense canopy of fir and pine within the Sierra National Forest, on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada. The area 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.
27 monitored sitesRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups24 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 10
Getting there
Take Highway 168 east from Clovis to Shaver Lake. Continue through Shaver Lake to Huntington Lake. Continue around Huntington Lake for 1.3 miles to Kinnikinnick Campground (located adjacent to Catavee Campground).
P O Box 152, Lakeshore, CA 93634559-893-2111
BoatingCampingFishingHikingInterpretive ProgramsSwimming SiteWater Sports
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232814 · facility
Photo gallery
Roll CS-232814 · Kinnikinnick · Lakeshore CA7 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Kinnikinnick?
Campsite Sniper's current snapshot shows none of the 1,680 tracked site-nights open for online reservation at Kinnikinnick. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. Campsite Sniper has also detected 8 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Kinnikinnick?
Campsite Sniper detected 8 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which sites at Kinnikinnick fit a 35-foot RV?
2 of the 25 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft.
Does Kinnikinnick have online availability right now?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot, none of the 1,680 tracked site-nights are open for online reservation. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. A free Campsite Sniper alert tells you if any date opens online.
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