HUNTINGTON LAKE
ASSOCIATION
Celebrating One Hundred Years
100
1923 •. 2023
HUNTINGTON LAKE ASSOCIATION
Huntington
Lake
JEWEL OF THE SIERRA
Goodbye Summer.
Hello Autumn.
URGENT REMINDERS!!
Boat Removal
SCE will begin lowering the lake the third week of September.
Propane Tanks
Remember to turn off valve to propane tank when you leave your property.
Recreation Sites
2023 has been a historic year for Southern Sierra snowpack, the largest on record. As a result, there may be impacts to the normal summer recreation season. The Sierra National Forest announced that some recreation sites are temporarily closed. Information on individual recreation sites and opportunities are available by calling your local Sierra National Forest office. 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.
Huntington Lake
History
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.
Emergency 911
Sierra Dispatch Emergency
(559) 500-4546
Give below information:
1. Cabin Number
2. Tract Name
3. The Problem
4. Your Name
5. 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
1912
Lake
Constructed
1923
Association Established
7000
Feet Elevation
420
Permitees
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
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RECREATION RESIDENCE
GUIDES AND FORMS
FOREST FACTS AND GUIDELINES
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
RECREATION RESIDENCE HANDBOOK
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.
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.
2023 HIGH SIERRA REGATTA
JULY 9, 10 and JULY 16, 17
DOCK SAFETY
OPENING INFORMATION
LAST GARBAGE PICK-UP 10/31/2023
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 2023.
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.
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The emphasis chosen by hard working volunteers cover the following:
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Serve as stewards of National Forest lands.
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Improve and provide for safety on National Forests lands, through fire protection programs, neighborhood awareness and education of cabin user and forest visitors.
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Facilitate intensive recreation at minimal impact on lands and ecosystems.
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Provide significant economic impact to local economies and counties.
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Partner with Forest Service on projects to benefit program and forest management.
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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 2023-2026
Mike Thielen • Term 2021-2024
EAST CENTRAL DIVISION
Upper Line Creek • Lower Line Creek
Lower Line Improvement
DIRECTORS
Doug Bibb • Term 2023-20236
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
Don Potts • Term 2023-2026
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 Improvement
David Johnson
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!
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.
2023 TRACT MEETING DATES
SATURDAY JUNE 24
DOWVILLE
10 AM - DOWVILLE #93
SATURDAY JUNE 24
LAKEVIEW SEE DOWVILLE
10 AM - DOWVILLE #93
SATURDAY JUNE 25
RANCHERIA
9 AM - RANCHERIA #1
SATURDAY JUNE 24
HUCKLEBERRY
1 PM - HUCKLEBERRY #54
SATURDAY JULY 1
BEAR CREEK EXT.
4 PM - BEAR CREEK #1
SATURDAY JULY 1
BEAR CREEK
8:30 AM • CABIN #1
SATURDAY JULY 8
IDYLWILDE
9 AM • CABIN #12
SATURDAY JULY 1
HOME CREEK
9:30 AM • NOTTINGHAM #12
SATURDAY JULY 1
LOWER DEER CREEK
2 PM • CABIN #12
SATURDAY JULY 1
UPPER DEER CREEK
11 AM • CABIN #17
SATURDAY JULY 1
LOWER LINE IMPROVEMENT
9 AM • JOHNSON CABIN #66
SATURDAY JULY 1
UPPER LINE
10 AM • CABIN #12
SATURDAY JULY 8
SPRING CREEK
9 AM • CABIN #31
Huntington Lake Association
Annual Meeting
August 5, 2023 at 9 am
China Peak Resort • Grove
CONTACT
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INFORMATION
Video Credit:
Greg Burk
Aerial, Horseback Riding, Water Sports, Swimming
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