Deer Creek
Sierra National Forest
Deer Creek in California has 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Tue Aug 25–Fri Aug 28. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.
📷 What these sites look like
Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.
🔭 Planning further ahead?
We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
📊 How often sites open up here
CampSage's scans caught 33 openings at Deer Creek over the last 30 days, on 25 separate days, most of them for stays 3–18 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.
These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.
🏕️ About this campground
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❓ Deer Creek FAQ
How do I reserve a campsite at Deer Creek?
Deer Creek in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.
How much does it cost to camp at Deer Creek?
Campsite fees at Deer Creek run about $47–$92/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.
How can I get a spot at Deer Creek when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Deer Creek often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.
How often do campsites open up at Deer Creek?
CampSage's scans caught 33 openings at Deer Creek over the last 30 days, on 25 separate days, most of them for stays 3–18 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.
Is Deer Creek a good campground?
Deer Creek holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 172 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Is there cell service at Deer Creek?
Of the carriers campers have reported on at Deer Creek, Verizon rates highest at 2.7 out of 5 from 73 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.
Where is Deer Creek located?
Deer Creek is located in Eastern Sierra / Mammoth, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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