Camping near Shaver, California

Camping near Shaver, California includes 9 public campgrounds on record, 7 reservable and 2 first-come. All are run by the U.S. Forest Service.

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Camping near Shaver at a glance

Public campgrounds
9 (9 National Forest)
Getting a site
7 reservable and 2 first-come
Cost
Lowest posted fee at Swanson: "Single Site: $32 per night"
Elevation
5,400 ft (Dorabelle) to 7,767 ft (Jackass Meadow), 9 of 9 on record
Campsites
317 across the 7 campgrounds that state a count
RVs
6 take RVs; hookups at Rancheria; longest stated RV length 71 ft (Rancheria)
Drinking water
4 of 9

Tent camping near Shaver

Common questions

Where can I camp around Shaver, CA?

9 public campgrounds are on record near Shaver: Buck Meadow, Dorabelle, Jackass Meadow, Kinnikinnick, and 5 more. 7 book through Recreation.gov and 2 are first-come, first-served with no reservations.

Is there free camping near Shaver, CA?

Not at a developed campground: each of the 9 public campgrounds on record near Shaver charges a fee, listed in the table.

Where can I camp with an RV near Shaver, CA?

6 campgrounds near Shaver take RVs: Dorabelle, Jackass Meadow, Kinnikinnick, Mono Hot Springs, and 2 more. Rancheria has hookups.

Where can I go tent camping near Shaver, CA?

Dorabelle, Rancheria, and Vermillion list tent or walk-in sites on record.

Where can I camp near Shaver with drinking water?

Dorabelle, Kinnikinnick, Rancheria, and Vermillion have potable water on record.

Where can I camp near a lake around Shaver, CA?

Dorabelle sits on Shaver Lake.