Swanson Campground


Area Status: Closed

Shaded by dense pine trees, Swanson Campground is located near the town of Shaver Lake. Paved and dirt roads provide access to the campground. There is a vault toilet and each site has a table, fire ring and grill. A Camground Host is also on site. Visitors can experience a wide variety of recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking at nearby Shaver Lake.

At a Glance

Current Conditions: Hazard Tree Removal
Reservations: No reservations, First come, First serve
Area Amenities: Tent camping, Camping trailer, Picnic tables, Toilets, Parking
Fees: $24 per night, per sigle site
$48 per night, per double site
$5 per night, per additional vehicle
Open Season: June - September
Usage: Light
Restrictions: Maximum Length of stay = 14 days
Maximum vehicle length = 25'
Maximum group size = 6 per site
 
Water: No
Restroom: Vault Toilet
Operated By: Concessionaire - California Land Management
Information Center: High Sierra Ranger District
29688 Auberry Rd
P.O. Box 559
Prather, CA 93651
 
(559) 855-5355    Hearing Impaired
California Relay Service 711
Open: Monday-Friday
Hours:  8:00am-4:30pm 
For more information click here.

General Information

Directions:

Take Hwy 168 east from Clovis to Shaver Lake. Before you get to Shaver Lake, turn right on Dinkey Creek Road. Travel 3 miles east to Swanson Meadow Campground.


General Notes:

The picturesque town of Shaver Lake is nearby (approximately 3 miles), offering restaurants, gas, grocery, and fishing supplies. Cell phone service is available in town.

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


Accessibility:

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

Picnicking

Amenities

Camping trailer: Maximum vehicle length = 25'
Picnic tables: Yes
Tent camping: Total sites = 8
Parking:
Toilets: Vault

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
37.09414469

  Longitude : 
-119.2782323

  Elevation : 
5600