Mountain Biking
The vast majority of the forest's trails are part of designated wilderness areas where cycling is prohibited. Nonetheless, there are many opportunities for two-wheel enthusiasts on, or near, the Sierra National Forest.
Paved roads that head into the forest are usually very steep but offer scenic-if challenging- hill climbing. Most of the forest serves primarily as a scenic backdrop for cycling and mountain biking in the valleys below.
Summers are hot and dry, so always carry extra water. Winters bring cool temperatures and big snowfalls in the high country.
Areas for Mountain Biking at High Sierra RD
Campground Camping
Camping is one of the most popular recreation activities in the Sierra National Forest. Situated in the Central Sierra Nevada, the Forest has several campgrounds located in a variety of settings. Pick your own spot, (dispersed area camping) is an option available throughout most of the Forest.
Group Campgrounds
Courtright Lake
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Upper Kings (operated by PG&E)
Huntington Lake
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Badger Flat Group (on Kaiser Pass Road)
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Midge Creek Group
Kings River
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Bear Wallow
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Green Cabin
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Kirch Flat
Family Campgrounds
Courtright Lake/Wishon Reservoir
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Lilypad
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Marmot Rock
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Trapper Springs
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Voyager Rock
Dinkey Creek
Edison Lake/Florence Lake
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Jackass Meadow
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Mono Creek
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Vermilion
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Ward Lake
High Sierra
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Mono Hot Springs
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Portal Forbay (12 miles up Kaiser Pass Rd.)
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Sample Meadow
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West Kaiser
Huntington Lake
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Badger Flat
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Billy Creek, Lower
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Billy Creek, Upper*
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Bolsillo (on Kaiser Pass Road)
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Catavee
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College
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Deer Creek
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Kinnikinnick
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Rancheria
Kings River
McKinley Grove
Patterson Mountain
Shaver Lake
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Areas for Campground Camping at High Sierra RD
Lake and Pond Fishing
The Sierra National Forest provides a wide variety of fishing opportunities. Angling is available on large rivers, nearly 400 lakes, 11 large reservoirs, and countless streams across the Forest. Forest waters are home to five species of trout, kokanne salmon, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, catfish, crappie, bluegill, and green sunfish among popular angling species.
All lakes and reservoirs on the Forest are open year around for fishing except where seasonal closures apply, such as Mammoth Pool or for seasonal road closures due to snow. Stream fishing on the Sierra National Forest is open from the last weekend in April through November 15.
For information on fishing regulations make sure to check out the California Department of Fish and Game regulations at www.dfg.ca.gov/. Anglers 16 years and older need a California fishing license except during biannual free fishing days. Annual fishing licenses can be obtained at local stores. National Forest offices do not sell fishing licenses.
When you obtain your permit make sure to pick up a copy of the Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulation Book for information on fishing restrictions, the type of hooks and bait you can use, the number of fish you can catch and possess, and how you must display your license.
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at High Sierra RD
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