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Recreation Region: High Sierra Ranger District

Swanson Campground

Current Conditions
Hazard Tree Removal

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 Campground Host is also on site. Visitors can experience a wide variety of recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking at nearby Shaver Lake.

General Information

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

May - September

Maximum Length of stay = 14 days
Maximum vehicle length = 25'
Maximum group size = 6 per site
 

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $32 per night
Double Site: $61 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $10 per vehicle per night

High Sierra Ranger District Office

Address: 29688 Auberry Road Prather, CA 93651
Phone: (559) 855-5355 ext.0
Hours: Open: Monday - Sunday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 37.094174

Longitude: -119.2759381

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.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated September 14, 2026