How much does camping cost at Hunting Creek Camp?

Camping fees at Hunting Creek Camp range from Free. Prices may vary by site type (standard, hookup, premium) and season. Fees are typically paid at the campground entrance.

Is Hunting Creek Camp first-come first-served or reservation?

Hunting Creek Camp operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early, especially on weekends and holidays, to secure a spot.

Are there showers at Hunting Creek Camp?

Hunting Creek Camp does not have shower facilities. Plan accordingly—nearby alternatives may include day-use areas or towns.

How many campsites does Hunting Creek Camp have?

Hunting Creek Camp has 8 campsites. Sites vary in size, privacy, and amenities. Arrive early for the best site selection.

Are dogs allowed at Hunting Creek Camp?

Pets are not allowed at Hunting Creek Camp. This policy helps protect local wildlife and other campers. Consider nearby pet-friendly campgrounds if traveling with animals.

What amenities are available at Hunting Creek Camp?

Hunting Creek Camp offers: Restrooms. See our detailed campground page for the full list of facilities and features.

What activities can I do at Hunting Creek Camp?

Popular activities at Hunting Creek Camp include Hiking, Swimming, Wildlife Viewing. The surrounding area offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities for all skill levels.

Hunting Creek Camp

3.71

14 reviews

Hunting Creek Camp

Quick Facts

Price

Free

Booking

Walk-in Only

Sites

8 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

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Quick Facts

Price

Free

Booking

Walk-in Only

Sites

8 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

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Hunting Creek Camp

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Hunting Creek Camp

38.8102, -122.3747

Driving directionsLocated at the intersection of Dunnigan Hill Road and Hunting Creek Road in the Knoxville Recreation Area. Access is via rough dirt roads; reviewers report long slow drives from Lake Berryessa and difficult road conditions after rain.

Roads are rough dirt; sources state access is not recommended for two-wheel-drive vehicles beyond certain points and may require high-clearance or 4WD. Reviewers report fording water, deep ruts, and downed trees on approach after wet weather.

Weather at Hunting Creek Camp

Best Time to Camp at Hunting Creek Camp

Plan for classic inland California conditions: summer days climb near 90°F, perfect for that creek-side swimming hole, while winter nights dip to around 40°F under star-filled skies. Timing is everything here—winter storms transform the access roads into slick clay challenges and create deep water crossings that can strand the unprepared. Spring and fall offer the sweet spot of mild weather and passable roads, while summer brings heat and dust that's all part of the backcountry bargain.

Best

Fall(Sep-Nov)

4.0 / 5

Milder temps and good hiking conditions make fall a strong season for visits.

Planning Tips

About Hunting Creek Camp

Tucked into the wild heart of the Knoxville Recreation Area, Hunting Creek Camp offers adventurous souls a true backcountry experience with a handful of shaded sites and overflow camping amid California's rugged inner Coast Range. This no-frills BLM campground features vault toilets and trash service but no potable water, accessed via challenging roads that draw overlanders and OHV enthusiasts seeking remote terrain.

Five developed campsites with shade structures plus three overflow campsites; described as free dry-camping and first-come, first-served.

Historical Significance

No formal historical or cultural significance documented in sources; some visitors reference local events such as GREGAPALOOZA but this is anecdotal.

Weather and SeasonsPlan for classic inland California conditions: summer days climb near 90°F, perfect for that creek-side swimming hole, while winter nights dip to around 40°F under star-filled skies. Timing is everything here—winter storms transform the access roads into slick clay challenges and create deep water crossings that can strand the unprepared. Spring and fall offer the sweet spot of mild weather and passable roads, while summer brings heat and dust that's all part of the backcountry bargain.

Natural Features and SceneryYour basecamp sits deep in a dramatic canyon where Hunting Creek carves through rolling hills and golden grasslands characteristic of the inner Coast Range. Stately valley oaks cast dappled shade over select sites, while downstream a hidden swimming hole beckons on warm days—a refreshing reward after dusty trails. As part of the Knoxville Wildlife Area, the canyon comes alive with local wildlife, from soaring raptors overhead to deer picking their way through the oak-studded hillsides at dawn and dusk.

Geological RegionInner Coast Range (California Coast Ranges), Knoxville Recreation/Wildlife Area

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Tents are not allowed

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Reservable

Reservations are not allowed

Reservation PlatformsNone — first-come, first-served (no reservations)

Total Campsites8 campsites

Best CampsitesThe five developed sites with shade structures are preferred, especially in hot weather. Three overflow spots are available for self-contained rigs but lack shade and facilities.

Amenities available

Site has vault (pit) toilets, trash cans, and five developed sites with shade structures; no potable water is available. No fees or reservations are noted in available sources.

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Activities you can enjoy

Access to local trails and trail riding/overlanding/OHV use, a downstream natural swimming hole on Hunting Creek, and wildlife viewing within the Knoxville Recreation Area; Lake Berryessa is accessible in the general area.

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Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsRough, often rutted dirt roads that may require high-clearance/4WD; fords, deep water holes, and downed trees reported after rain. No potable water on site. Occasional heavy OHV/UTV and dirt-bike traffic and potentially rowdy weekend crowds have been reported. Restroom facilities are vault/pit toilets and may be unsanitary.

No Potable WaterThis campground does not have potable water on-site. Bring all the water you need for drinking, cooking, and cleaning.

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3.7

14 reviews

Mixed Reviews

Hunting Creek Camp has mixed reviews, placing it in the bottom 85% of campgrounds based on reviews

Users report Hunting Creek Camp is a secluded, free dry-camping spot with developed shaded sites, good access to OHV trails and a downstream swimming hole. Common praise centers on seclusion and trail access, while common complaints focus on very rough access roads, limited facilities (no potable water, pit toilets), and occasional noisy OHV activity on weekends.

Review Summaries

Based on 14 reviews

What Campers Love

Secluded and free; five developed sites with shade structures; popular for overlanding and OHV launch; nearby swimming hole and wildlife viewing; access to hiking and trail riding.

Based on 14 reviews

Common Concerns

Multiple reviewers report very rough, sometimes muddy or flooded access roads that require high‑clearance/off‑road vehicles; fords and downed trees were mentioned. Facilities are basic — pit/vault...

Based on 14 reviews

Site-Specific Reviews

Site features mentioned include a stream running through the area and a swimming hole downstream, vault/pit toilets on site, and extensive OHV areas/trails nearby. Several reviewers describe the...

Based on 14 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Bring your own drinking water and supplies; use a high-clearance or 4WD vehicle for access; expect primitive facilities and first-come, first-served camping; plan for possible OHV traffic on weekends.

Based on 14 reviews

Seasonal Insights

Yes — reviewers repeatedly warn that wet seasons and recent rain make road conditions much worse: clay roads become slick, deep water holes and fords appear, and access can be difficult. Weekends...

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Camper Quotes

For free, it's a good spot. You feel secluded. | Has a bathroom, a swimming hole when you go down stream and a lot of OHV areas | Free campsite, however the road to get there is in horrible condition

Based on 14 reviews

Accessibility Features

Access is frequently described as challenging: very rough dirt roads, multiple fords, downed trees with narrow cutouts, and clay roads that become slick when wet. Several reviewers recommend...

Based on 14 reviews

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Go if

Overlanders, dirt bikers, and off-road rigs with rooftop water storage will be right at home: free sites with shade structures, OHV trails out the door, and a creek swimming hole downstream when the dust settles.

Skip if

No high-clearance or 4WD vehicle means the rutted, sometimes-flooded access road may strand you before you arrive. Add no potable water, pit toilets in variable condition, and loud weekend dirt-bike crowds, and this is a hard pass for anyone expecting basic comforts.

Nearby Campgrounds

Cowboy Camp delivers an authentic backcountry experience on open grasslands where a seasonal creek meanders through level, spacious sites. This primitive BLM camp welcomes equestrians and big rigs alike, offering vault toilets and plenty of room to spread out—just pack in your water and pack out your trash, as services are minimal and the price is usually right: free.