Dorabelle Campground
Shaver Lake

Shaver Lake, California
Shaver Lake, California

Dorabelle Campground
Shaver Lake


Dorabelle Campground

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Dorabelle Campground rests among the trees on the west shore of Shaver Lake in the Sierra National Forest. The campground is about 2 miles from Camp Edison and only ½ mile from the community of Shaver Lake. Shaver Lake is a very popular recreation area with fishing, boating, waterskiing, jet skiing, hiking, swimming, and picnicking.

Dorabelle Campground features 61 campsites. Nineteen of the sites are designated as tent-only; the others can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Many campsites are shaded by mature conifers while others are more open to the sun. Some campsites have views of the lake. Boats can be moored nearby.

There is a minimum 2-night stay at Dorabelle Campground on weekends and 3 nights on holiday weekends. Nearly ⅓ of the campsites are wheelchair accessible, but these campsites are open to others if no other campsites are available.

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Dorabelle Campground Basics
Dorabelle Campground Location: Turn off Highway 168 at Shaver Lake onto Dorabelle Road. Travel ½ mile to the campground.
Elevation: 5,400 feet
Mileage from gateway cities: Fresno - 51 miles
Camping Season: Open May through October, depending on weather
Number of Sites: 61
Max. People per Site: 6 (including children)
Vehicles per Site: 1 ($10 per night fee for un-towed 2nd vehicle)
Pets: On leash, always attended
Operated by: California Land Management for the Sierra National Forest
High Sierra Ranger District: (559) 855-5355

Reservations at Dorabelle Campground
Reservations recommended Reservations are available for camping dates from mid-May through mid-October. At other times if the campground is open, sites are first-come, fisrt-served.
Booking Window: Reservations can be made from 1 day up to 6 months in advance of arrival date.
Maximum Vehicle Length: 40 feet
Wheelchair accessible sites: #1, 4, 10, 13, 18-20, 23, 27-30, 34, 40, 41, 44, 46, 49, 52, 53
Fees: $45 per night per single site ($2 more on holiday weekends)
$90 per double site. ($4 more on holiday weekends)
Plus $10 reservation fee
Reservations: Dorabelle Campground reservations
Check-in, check-out: 2:00 PM, Noon

Dorabelle Campground Amenities
Amenities at every Campsite: Picnic table, grill, campfire ring; no hook-ups
Campground: Vault toilets, piped water
Showers: No
Dump Station: No
Attractions near Dorabelle Campground: Jump into Shaver Lake for swimming. Launch your boat at a nearby ramp. Head to Shaver Lake Marina for boat rentals. Find nearby fish cleaning stations. Drive a short distance to Sierra Marina and check out their boat rentals. Strike out on hiking trails or go horseback riding. Drive nine miles to Dinkey Creek.

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Key Dorabelle Campground Regulations

  1. Fires must be confined to the provided fire pit.
  2. Quiet time is from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
  3. To avoid bringing in invasive pests, outside firewood is not permitted. Obtain firewood locally.
  4. Neither all-terrain or off-highway vehicles are permitted in the campground.

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Dorabelle Campground, Shaver Lake, Sierra National Forest, CA

Dorabelle Campground

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Southern California Edison Company operates a number of mountain lakes as part of its hydroelectric facilities. These lakes provide wonderful opportunities for outdoor recreation. Among the lakes are Florence Lake, Lake Thomas A. Edison, Huntington Lake, and Shaver Lake. Those who are staying at Dorabelle Campground at Shaver Lake have a variety of excellent recreation opportunities.


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General Camping Information

Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.

In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate