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Recreation Region: High Sierra Ranger District

Dorabelle Campground

Dorabelle Campground is a popular family camping destination near Shaver Lake. Some sites offer lake views. Several sites are shaded by a thick stand of fir, cedar and pine trees, while others are more open. The campground has paved access and each site has a dirt parking spur, table, fire ring, and grill. Drinking water and vault toilets are provided. A Campground Host is on site.

Surrounded by dense pine forest, the campground is located in the town of Shaver Lake and is a popular destination within the High Sierra Ranger District. It sits at an elevation of 5,500 feet and the lake is known for its variety of fish. This camp is a great base for experiencing the wide variety of recreational activities in the area. There is a boat launch within close proximity to the campground and boats can be moored nearby.  

General Information

The picturesque town of Shaver Lake is nearby, offering restaurants, gas, grocery, and fishing supplies. Cell phone service is available in area.

This is Bear Country. Please store food properly and don’t feed the bears. Bring mosquito repellant. 

May - October

May - September

Maximum length of stay = 14 days
Maximum vehicle length = 40'
Maximum group size = 6 per site  2 night minimum on weekends. 3 night minimum on holidays.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $48 per night
Double Site: $95 per night
Additional Holiday Fee: $2 per night

$45 per night, per single site. Holidays/$2.00 additional /night $90.00 per night double site. Holidays/$4.00 additional/night $10 per additional vehicle, per night

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 37.11149984

Longitude: -119.3211417

Directions

Take Hwy 168 east from Clovis to Shaver Lake. Once in Shaver turn right on Dorabella Road (just after the gas station and mini mart). Travel 5/10 of a mile to Dorabelle Campground.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Last updated May 19th, 2025