HUNTINGTON LAKE
ASSOCIATION
JEWEL OF THE SIERRA
HUNTINGTON LAKE
RESTORING OUR FOREST • REBUILDING OUR LAKE COMMUNITY
The Beauty of Autumn
"Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go."
All in all, it was a never-to-be-forgotten summer — one of those summers which come seldom into any life, but leave a rich heritage of beautiful memories in their going — one of those summers which, in a fortunate combination of delightful weather, delightful friends and delightful doing, come as near to perfection as anything can come in this world.
L. M. Montgomery
The USDA Forest Service serves to better provide public and firefighter safety due to the ongoing California wildfire crisis. We thank our visitors, stakeholders, and all involved levels of government and enforcement for your patience, civility and understanding during these challenging times.
In 1926, District Ranger Frank M. Sweeley suggested to organizers of the Annual Huntington Lake get-together, a motto of "enjoy good fellowship and a better acquantance of our mountain asset" be extended to all visitors.
For more information go to https://www.fs.usda.gov/sierra/ .
or you may email: SM.FS.SNF_CAB_PER@usda.gov
Forest Service Prather office: 29688 Auberry Rd., Prather, CA 93651
For cabin rebuild approval, submit plans to Prather office/ATTN: Elaine Locke
For marking hazard trees only, contact Michelle Christian at michelle.christian@usda.gov
or phone Prather office (559) 855-5355/ext. 3310
CREEK FIRE
STORYTELLING PROJECT
Central Sierra Resiliency Fund
BOAT REMOVAL
Lake Level to Lower
Approx August 7, 2022
LANDSLIDE INFORMATION
ELECTRICITY
So California Edison
Ongoing Repair
Notice To All Sierra National Forest Visitors
The Sierra National Forest announced that most developed recreation sites are now open. Trails, trailheads, and general forest areas including:
Lower Billy Creek Campground
College Campground
Deer Creek Campground
Billy Creek Picnic Site
Dowville Picnic Site
These areas are available and open for public use and enjoyment.
Information on individual recreation sites and opportunities are available by calling your local Sierra National Forest office. Please review guidance of forest land use. Visitors are encouraged to check the United States Forest Service website and social media pages for the most up-to-date information on what is open so that you can plan your visit. You can also call your local Ranger Station during normal business hours Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For recreation permit holders affected by the Creek Fire and for additional information:
https://www.co.fresno.ca.us/resources/fresno-county-recovers/debris-removal
HUNTINGTON LAKE
In the early 1900's, water and hydroelectric development were dominant forces shaping the landscape across the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. Huntington Lake was constructed in 1912 as a part of the enormous Big Creek Hydroelectric Project envisioned by John S. Eastwood to provide power for a growing California. The lake was named for Henry Edwards Huntington, the entrepreneur who financed the earliest work to develop the Big Creek project which includes a system of lakes, tunnels, steel penstocks and power houses.
The Huntington Lake Association started in 1923 as a home-owners organization and incorporated in 1960. The Association has promoted numerous recreational pursuits, stewardships, fire protection and respect of natural resources to the American public on forest lands.
The Association serves a community full of rich history. We are a member-directed 501(c)(4) voluntary organization that strongly supports cabin owner rights. We partner with the US Forest Service, Southern California Edison and National Forest Homeowner’s Association.
HLA ANNUAL MEETING
SATURDAY • AUGUST 5, 2023
Sierra Dispatch Emergency (559) 500-4546
Give below information:
Cabin Number
Tract Name
The Problem
Your Name
Contact Number
(include area code)
HUNTINGTON LAKE
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Business Phone: (559) 297-9450
Chief's Cell: (925) 364-0699
Station 62: (559) 893-2347
FOREST SERVICE
Caring For The Land and Serving The People
The mission of the Forest Service is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the nation's forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations.
"A Wild Fire Danger"
by Greg Burk
Click On Image To View
RECREATION RESIDENCE HANDBOOK
RECREATION RESIDENCE
GUIDES AND FORMS
The recreation residence permit is designed and administered to maintain a forest-related recreation experience. The laws, regulations, and policies governing the use and maintenance of recreation residences are those necessary to comply with federal, state, and county ordinances, building, and sanitation codes to safeguard the national forests' resources.
FOREST FACTS AND GUIDELINES
Forests provide the greatest diversity of outdoor recreation opportunities in the world, connecting you with nature in an unmatched variety of settings and activities. These are some safety guidelines when utilizing or visiting our forests. Please be careful!
SIERRA
PLAYGROUND
Huntington Lake is a popular summer and winter recreation area. This beautiful high sierra lake provides wonderful opportunities for camping, hiking, picnicking, sailing, windsurfing, swimming, fishing, horseback riding, and scenic driving.
Huntington Lake is one of California's premier sailing lakes. Nearly five miles long, this lake is surrounded by mountains on three sides and contained on its western end by three dams.
There is a winter wonderland of activities nearby–snow park areas for tubing and sledding as well as downhill skiing and snowboarding at nearby China Peak Resort.
SEE YOU IN 2023 FOR THE ANNUAL HIGH SIERRA REGATTA
1912
Lake
Constructed
1923
Association Established
7000
Feet Elevation
420
Permitees
TRACTS
Huntington Lake is made up of fourteen tracts that are self-governing. Each year tracts hold meetings to discuss property, water systems, road and fire maintenance, fees and more. A U.S. Forest Service representative meets with each tract and updates the residents about forest issues.
2022 TRACT MEETING DATES
2022 SATURDAY JUNE 25
DOWVILLE
10 AM - DOWVILLE EAST #24
2022 SATURDAY JUNE 25
LAKEVIEW SEE DOWVILLE
10 AM - DOWVILLE EAST #24
2022 SATURDAY JUNE 25
RANCHERIA
9 AM - RANCHERIA #1
2022 SATURDAY JUNE 25
HUCKLEBERRY
1 PM - HUCKLEBERRY #56
2022 SATURDAY JULY 2
BEAR CREEK EXT.
8 AM - BEAR CREEK #1
2022 SATURDAY JULY 2
LOWER BEAR CREEK
8 AM - BEAR CREEK #1
2022 SATURDAY JULY 2
IDYLWILDE
9 AM - IDYLWILDE #12
2022 SATURDAY JULY 2
HOME CREEK
10 AM • NOTTINGHAM #12
2022 SATURDAY JULY 2
LOWER DEER CREEK
1 PM - LOWER DEER CREEK #12
2022 SATURDAY JULY 9
UPPER DEER CREEK
11 AM - UPPER DEER CREEK #7
2022 SATURDAY JULY 2
LOWER LINE
10 AM - LOWER LINE CREEK #24
2022 SATURDAY JULY 2
UPPER LINE
10 AM - LOCATION TBD
2022
SPRING CREEK
COMING SOON
The Huntington Lake Association
Annual Meeting is scheduled for August 5, 2023 at 10 am
China Peak Resort • Grove
DOCK SAFETY
OPENING INFORMATION
LAST GARBAGE PICK-UP 10/31/2022
Dock maintenance and safety are a priority
for the Association. We encourage each
tract to assess yearly upgrades for the
safety of all private docks and adhere to
boating regulations for all.
Huntington Lake Road is open
per Forest Orders for 2022.
Campground restrictions are in force.
Please check with Forest Service
for more information.
June / August : Once Weekly • Monday
July : Twice Weekly • Monday / Friday
September / October: Once Weekly • Monday
No debris, pine needles, wood clean-up, hard-to handle items (furniture, large toys, etc.)
China Peak is a disposal site for pine needles.
DIRECTORS
Cabin Owners Leading The Way
The Forest Service budget in regards to the allocation for the support and development of recreation on the National Forests, has been slashed continually. Much deferred maintenance has resulted, campgrounds are in need of repair, trails are closed and more.The Forest Service has increasingly reached out to the public, all recreationists, cabin owners and others to form partnerships that benefit the public lands.
-
The emphasis chosen by hard working volunteers cover the following:
-
Serve as stewards of National Forest lands.
-
Improve and provide for safety on National Forests lands, through fire protection programs, neighborhood awareness and education of cabin user and forest visitors.
-
Facilitate intensive recreation at minimal impact on lands and ecosystems.
-
Provide significant economic impact to local economies and counties.
-
Partner with Forest Service on projects to benefit program and forest management.
-
Represent and communicate National Forest development, cabin history and a sense of place to other forest visitors: and to establish a sense of community among forest users through active support of, and involvement in, local organizations and programs.
The 21st Century will be defined as “how so few can affect so many”. Cabin owners are leading the way, people like you and I who value our time on Forest Service lands.
ADMINISTRATION
Doug Bibb • President
Karen Kamimoto • Secretary
Kelly Blocker • Treasurer
Lyndsie Stocker/China Peak • Commercial Rep
Chris Oberti • President Emeritus
EASTERN DIVISION
Rancheria • Lower Deer Creek
Upper Deer Creek • Spring Creek
Bear Creek Ext • Lower Bear Creek
DIRECTORS
Bob Felts • Term 2020-2023
Mike Thielen • Term 2021-2024
EAST CENTRAL DIVISION
Upper Line Creek • Lower Line Creek
Lower Line Improvement
DIRECTORS
Doug Bibb • Term 2020-2023
Larry Franks • Term 2022-2025
WEST CENTRAL DIVISION
Home Creek • Idylwilde • Huckleberry
DIRECTORS
Linda Ballentine • Term 2021-2024
Will Mosgrove • Term 2022-2025
WESTERN DIVISION
Lakeview • Dowville
DIRECTORS
Todd Goolkasian • Term 2020-2023
Glenn Johnson • Term 2021-2024
TRACT PRESIDENTS
Mike Osburn
Rancheria
Lou Hall
Lower Deer Creek
Randy Phelps
Upper Deer Creek
Mike Thielen
Spring Creek
Tim Townsend
Bear Creek Ext
Christine Boogaert
Lower Bear Creek
Linda Bibb
Upper Line Creek
Cindy Couto
Lower Line Creek
Donna Nottingham
Home Creek
Dave Nixon
Idylwilde
Linda Ballentine
Huckleberry
Eric Nelson
Dowville
The Huntington Lake Association encourages all members of the community to become a volunteer. You will be rewarded many times over!
CONTACT
CONTACT US
INFORMATION
Video Credit:
Greg Burk
Aerial, Horseback Riding, Water Sports, Swimming
Web Design:
Gail Perry Henricksen / Graphics 2