Badger Trailhead
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 trail is 3 miles long and intersects with the California Riding and Hiking Trail which continues to Rock Meadow and Coyote Lake. The Badger Flat trail receives less use than the Potter Pass trail which is very popular. The trail eventually becomes a faint user trail which descends to Big Creek at an elevation of 7985 feet.
Common Destinations: Rancheria Creek, Weldons Camp, Rockhouse Meadow, Rock Meadow, and Coyote Lake.
Reservations
General Information
June - October
Permits are required for overnight camping in wilderness areas. Wilderness permit reservations are available at www.recreation.gov. Trailhead quotas are in place year-round. For all trails, 60 percent of the trailhead quota is available through advanced reservation 6 months prior to entry date and 40 percent is available 2 weeks prior to entry date, for first come-first served. There is a $6.00 non-refundable reservation fee and a $5.00 per person charge for everyone included in the reservation.
No fires permitted above 10,000 feet.
No fees are required for this site
Domestic pets are allowed in the Dinkey Lakes Wilderness Area. Wilderness Visitors are responsible for their pet’s actions and welfare. Pets should be leashed and under direct voice control. When camping or hiking in areas with other visitors, pets must be kept on a leash. Please Note: Adjacent National Parks do not permit pets.
Address: 29688 Auberry Road Prather, CA 93651
Phone: (559) 855-5355 ext.0
Hours: Open: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 p.m. Closed Weekends & Federal Holidays (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 37.269349
Longitude: -119.1156279
Elevation
8,200
Directions
From Clovis: Take Highway 168 east toward Huntington Lake. At Eastwood Visitor Station turn right on the Kaiser Pass Road (Forest Road 80). Travel 5 miles to Potter Pass Trail Head, Badger trailhead is on south side of the road.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
