Shaver Lake
Top Adventures in Shaver Lake
Camp at Swanson Campground
5.0
/ 5709 ft gain
Swanson Meadow Campground is a small campground that operates on a first come, first serve basis. The campground is very close to the shore of Shaver Lake and all the activities associated - fishing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, swimming, hiking, ka...
Hike to Balsam Forebay
3.5
1 mi
/ 100 ft gain
Access to the forebay starts at the trail head from the parking lot 6,700 ft up, also from the parking lot there is access to two different sets of boulder patches separate from the ones encountered along the hike in.
Hike
Start the 1 mile out an...
Camp at Bretz Mill Campground
4.0
/ 3286 ft gain
Bretz Mill Campground is truly one of a kind - no fee, open year round, first come, first serve. This is a wonderful campground is an oasis for those seeking to picnic, cool off during hot summer days, or explore snowy trails. This is also a great...
Camp at Redinger Campground
/ 1426 ft gain
Redinger Campground is fee-free, and operates on a first-come first-serve basis. The campground permits tent, trailer, and RV camping and offers vault toilets. Redinger campground is handicap accessible. You must obtain a permit to have a campfire...
Camp at Smalley Cove Campground
3.0
/ 1045 ft gain
This campground operates on a first-come first-serve basis. Oaks and pine trees provide adequate shade. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table and grill. The campground provides toilets and drinking water. Smalley Cove Campground is typical...
Camp at Gigantea Campground
3.0
/ 6326 ft gain
Gigantea Campground operates on a first-come, first-serve basis. The campground is well shaded by sweet-smelling cedar, fir, and pine trees. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and grill. Trash service is not provided, so pack out everything...
Camp at Buck Meadow Campground
/ 6821 ft gain
The campground operates on a first-come, first-serve basis. The maximum group size is 6 people per campsite. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and a grill. The campground remains open from May - September. The camping fee is $22/night and ...
Hike to George Lake
5.0
9.2 mi
/ 1050 ft gain
The hike to George Lake starts out about 4 miles after you turn off 168 onto Kaiser Pass Rd. You'll want to park at the parking lot right before Badger Flat Campground. The parking lot is easy to notice and it is located on the right hand side of ...
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Shaver Lake, California
Dinkey Creek
Overview
Dinkey Creek is spread out along the banks of its namesake creek in a thick forest of Ponderosa pines and cedars. The facility's...
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Rock Creek (Sierra Natl Fores)
Overview
Rock Creek Campground sits on a large, sandy flat under a grove of oak, pine and cedar trees. The sites are divided into three s...
Lakeshore, California
Catavee
Overview
Catavee Campground is located on Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. This campground offers convenient
access to all th...
Lakeshore, California
Upper Billy Creek Cg
Overview
Upper Billy Creek Campground is located across the road from Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. The adjacent Billy Cree...
Lakeshore, California
Kinnikinnick
Overview
Kinnikinnick Campground is located across the street from Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. The location makes it poss...
Lakeshore, California
Deer Creek
Overview
Deer Creek Campground is located in California Sierra National Forest. The campground is tucked under dense fir and pines along ...