Deer Creek - Sierra National Forest, Central Sierra Nevada, California   Having a tremendous time in the Central Sierra Nevada is easy. This is a great region for folks who like lakes. Huntington Lake is a lake close by, and if you come at the right time of year, San Joaquin River offers some great whitewater. Camping out certainly is an entertaining thing to do; Deer Creek, California is a great spot for getting out. But wait, there's more enjoyable stuff to do in the Central Sierra Nevada. The Red Mountain Trail is a magnificent hiking trail near Deer Creek; nearby you discover the Deep Creek Trail which is a nice hiking     trail. This is truly a tremendous campground. A day on the slopes of Sierra Summit is just what you need, and obviously Deer Creek flows through this area. Deer Creek is a top pick campground with folks from Lakeshore. An average amount of rain falls at Deer Creek; January is when you get the most rain here, and July is the month with the least moisture. The surroundings of this campground have so much to offer. Summer at Deer Creek comes with high temperatures in the 70's; all through summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Deer Creek. Whitewater paddling is not for everyone but if it's for you then we recommend Dinkey Creek, and going for a hike on the Bobs Flat Trail is always a good adventure. This   camp ground is positioned in the pretty Central Sierra Nevada. Sierra National Forest is worth stopping at if you're at Deer Creek, and get yourself into a kayak and hit Dinkey Creek. There's a lot of outdoors recreation available around here such as swimming, hiking, whitewater paddling, and fishing, so there's absolutely no way to get bored. The positive environment and all the fun stuff to do beat anything. But wait, there's more to do in close proximity to Deer Creek. College Rock is an out of the ordinary location to go to while at Deer Creek, and during your tour here you'll meet some people from Lakeshore for sure. There is so much cool stuff to do in the vicinity of Deer Creek; if you're trying to find a great spot to go camping for a couple of days, this is a delightful choice. Lots of folks stay at Deer Creek when they come to stop by Sierra National Forest. If you are in California through camping season, you must go camping. LOCATION AND CONTACT INFO: Coordinates: Latitude: 37.249911 Longitude: -119.185781 Juniper Springs Resort, Mammoth Lakes 25 miles away Juniper Springs Resort is a quiet slope side property that features only condominium style rooms with the feel of a full service Hotel. 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California Outdoors Index This is a very comprehensive index of outdoors activities in the great state of California.       These outdoors activities are available near Deer Creek - Sierra National Forest.   Camp Grounds Near Deer Creek - Sierra National Forest: Billy Creek Lower - Sierra National Forest, Clovis , 0 miles away Dinkey Creek - Sierra National Forest, Clovis , 0 miles away Fish Creek - Sierra National Forest, Clovis , 0 miles away Midge Creek Group - Sierra National Forest, Clovis , 0 miles away Mono Creek - Sierra National Forest, Clovis , 0 miles away Rock Creek - Sierra National Forest, Clovis , 0 miles away Catavee Campground, Fresno County , 1 miles away   Hotels Near Deer Creek - Sierra National Forest: Juniper Springs Resort, Mammoth Lakes , 25 miles away 1849 Condos at Canyon Lodge, Mammoth Lakes , 25 miles away Rodeway Inn Sierra Nevada, Mammoth Lakes , 26 miles away The Westin Monache Resort, Mammoth - Opening November 1, 2007, Mammoth Lakes , 26 miles away Mammoth 8050, Mammoth Lakes , 26 miles away Village at Mammoth Mountain, Mammoth Lakes , 26 miles away Mammoth Mountain Inn, Mammoth Lakes , 26 miles away   Trails Near Deer Creek - Sierra National Forest: Red Mountain Trail, Fresno County County , 4 miles away,  16.8 hiking miles, 2167 feet elevation difference Deep Creek Trail, Fresno County County , 16 miles away,  8 hiking miles, 1608 feet elevation difference Bobs Flat Trail, Fresno County County , 19 miles away, 5.3 hiking miles, 1872 feet elevation difference   Ski Areas Near Deer Creek - Sierra National Forest: Sierra Summit, California , 2 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Mammoth Mountain, California , 25 miles away, 3100 vertical feet June Mountain, California , 29 miles away, 2590 vertical feet Badger Pass, California , 40 miles away, 800 vertical feet Dodge Ridge, California , 74 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Bear Valley, California , 91 miles away, 1900 vertical feet Shirley Meadow, California , 95 miles away, 600 vertical feet Kirkwood, California , 100 miles away, 2000 vertical feet   Whitewater Near Deer Creek - Sierra National Forest: Dinkey Creek, Fresno County , 9 miles away, Class V - 3.5 miles long (Dinkey Dome to Dinkey Campgrounds) San Joaquin River, Madera/Fresno County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Mammoth Pool Dam to Mammoth Pool Powerhouse) Dinkey Creek, Fresno County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Dinkey Creek Campgrounds to logging spur road) San Joaquin River, Madera/ Fresno County , 11 miles away, Class V - 8 miles long (Dam 6 reservoir to Reddinger Reservoir) San Joaquin River - South Fork, Fresno/ Madera County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Florence Lake to Mono Hot Springs)   National Parks Near Deer Creek - Sierra National Forest: Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes - CA , 35 miles away Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA , 37 miles away Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, Three Rivers - CA , 49 miles away   Lakes Near Deer Creek - Sierra National Forest