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    Shaver Lake

    4.6 (34 reviews)

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    Alma P.

    Was a beautiful night at Shaver Lake last night!! They had free fireworks for the 4th of July and we enjoyed them very much. Such a great weather. It was our first time there. It is really nice and we will go back again!!

    Andrew K.

    One of the premier lakes in the Central Valley for water skiing, jet skiing, paddle boating and fishing. Majestic, sapphire colored lake that is surrounded by giant pine trees and granite boulders. One of the major scenic and recreational gate-way attractions into the Sierra National Forest. There are a number of rental vacation homes, charming bed and breakfast, hotels and resorts near the lake. Paddleboats and canoes can be rented at the marina. A few jet ski and water ski shops are close by. Additionally, there are some "can't-miss" spots to eat within a mile away. Perhaps best of all, there is plenty of free parking right off Tollhouse Road/CA-168 and a "stone's throw" from the lake. Just 42 miles from Clovis taking CA-168 all the way through. I can think of no other place I would rather be to escape the oppressive heat of Fresno County and enjoy the great outdoors.

    Champaigne M.

    &10 4 out of 5 they block off roads so there only part of the park we could access to. The hike down to the water is exhausting!! Overall beautiful.

    Christine N.

    Shaver lake was such a charming place! I never heard of the place until a couple of months ago. It was a warm and breezy day in October. Such a lovely place! We were able to walk around the lake and it was so beautiful. My husband loves skipping stones and we found some pretty great places for throwing some stones. There were many park benches around the lake and we found a nice spot for lunch. Definitely recommend a visit!

    McKenzie S.

    As a certified beach gal, I wasn't sure what to expect with Shaver Lake. Yes, that's right. A Central Valley (born and raised) gal had never been to Shaver Lake. It's definitely a rare thing. My first experience was highlighted by the fact that I was able to share it with some lovely friends, who also happen to own a boat. We were lucky enough to take it for a spin (is that what you use for boat-talk?) on Shaver Lake this past weekend. The water was a beautiful turquoise blue (see photos) and luckily most of the shore was spared from the Creek Fire. Although still viewable on mountain tops you'll find plenty of shade and greenery along the shore. The water temperature was a little cool for my swimming preference - a chilly 67* - but plenty of folks were braving the cool waters with skiing, wakeboarding, floating, and everything in between. It wasn't super packed, but I can imagine on a warm day it might be. Beaches were clean. Water was clean. People were pleasant. You can ask for a better lake experience!

    Some of the damage just above the lake
    Christy M.

    After the Creek Fire, I was worried what we might find. I came away with a renewed respect for CalFire! They were able to save the town of Shaver, the cabins on the point, and many of the developments in the area. The marina, which I had thought we list, is still running strong! It's inspiring to see the damage of the fire in contrast with the areas that were back burned and saved. The signs along the entire route from Millerton and Friant on up are wonderful to see. Thank you to the heroes who saved so much of this amazing place!!

    Beautiful postcard picturesque lake
    Conny L.

    What a beautiful lake! While too cold to swim in the winter, Shaver lake has some great areas for a picnic, sledding, and sunbathing. There are hiking trails along the shore, making for a serene California vacation away from the hustle and bustle of the big towns. However, I have to say that other visitors left a lot of trash on the banks of the lake - please clean up after yourselves!

    6.6.2020
    Porsche C.

    Shaver Lakes is GORGEOUS! I mean, what more could you ask for? Beautiful mountains, the scenery is beautiful, quiet, and lovely weather. Just less than 50 miles from Fresno and near Yosemite, this place is not to be missed! Honestly, being on lockdown for a couple of months because of Covid-19 was getting to me. I was happy when the MR. asked if I wanted to go camping to spend a weekend in a different place other than my home! Shoot, I must have shown too much excitement because the next thing you know, I was packing my house up with all my camping gear and didn't care where we were going, as long as it was outside of the Bay Area! We left on Friday night and took a nice 3-hour drive. We arrived late in the evening, and set up our tent, hung out at the campfire then went to bed. The next day, it was like we entered a new world! Being up in altitude of also 2,000m (6,000 ft) elevation, the scenery was breathtaking! Out tent faced an awesome view and how nice to wake up to the birds chirruping. Ahhh! There is no way you can deny amazing mother nature this place has to offer. The lake is crystal clear and not too crowded with people during the time we went. Right before you get to the campsites, there is a place that sells wood for $10. I suggest you support small owned businesses and pick some up for your trip. I wish the MR. would have sent more money to purchase some campfire wood as it was nice to wake up and go to sleep to a warm fire before bed. Shaver Lakes is a perfect weekend getaway to go hiking, camping, or to the lakes. Even during the time we went in May, there was still some snow in the mountains. Also, it gets EXTREMELY cold at night, so make sure you bring a -0 sleeping bag! This place is pretty remote, so no open bathrooms if you are camping here! Overall, this was one of the best things I did during shelter-in-place! I'm happy to say we were able to come here and experience such amazing views of Shaver Lakes! I will be back!

    Relaxing get away spot. Huge lake with plenty of space to fish, swim and boat. Can get hot but for the most part every day is comfortable. We had a few thunderstorms roll through but they passed quickly.

    Dawn Dan Q.

    Best camping in a long time. Super clean large sites & almost no one there. Yes late September but it was hot enough to swim in the lake. Hosts were friendly & informative. Can't wait to go back.

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    Joel C.

    Cool lake. It's bigger than it seems. Their are spots all around the lake to hangout and BBQ.

    Lauren G.

    I have never slept in a tent. Only a sleeping bag and the bug filled floor. I am also almost as allergic to Mosquitos as boring people are to me... not like "My Girl" bee-status, though. If you're trying to kill me, don't think to take me somewhere with tons of mosquitos and it's gonna be a done dada. I'm going to get more bitten than you and the mosquito bites are going to become the size of tangerines, but my immense self control will not allow me to scratch at all whatsoever; so, they'll just go away probably sooner than yours will. Yours may not be huge, they will be nasty because I know you'll scratch them until they bleed, you sicko. Anyway. No one loovvvesss the cold, I would imagine. Like, ooh 20 degrees, let's go outside and frolic. No. Being cold is painful and you cannot do anything in it without getting dressed in 1,984 layers (yes, like the book by George Orwell). We were the only ones who did not bring RVs. The only ones- and the campgrounds were nearly full. We were badasses. We got there at 4AM the first day, so we slept in our SUV. We didn't want to wake anybody up by setting up our tent and also it was dark and we were unable to see. The next morning we put up our tent. We were there to celebrate our friend's birthday, Selena. She and her husband, Carlos, have camped at Shaver Lake a gazillion times and they love it. Selena and I have an other-worldly connection, so I was very sure I would love it too. Besides, we are both bad ass bitches so I can be out in the cold and be freezing and you'll never know it because I'm not a complainer and I'm non-chalant. Selena and I are both pillars of strength to the people around us, so I knew we would have a great time. I hate bitches because they whine and complain and they need this and they need that and OMG it's too this and OMG it's too that. Well, none of us are those types. It was beyond fun, and we felt extra awesome because we were the only ones who were not sleeping in RVs. We drank and smoked every night and played games and had an awesome fire. We came prepared. We had little propane heaters, disposable hand and feet warmers, I wore a ski suit, we all had beanies, regular shoes, although I brought Reef shoes with the fur lined inside, which you can get from any Skater store online or in person. We brought mega firewood which filled our entire "truck" of our SUV, they brought firewood, we all brought bottles and bottles of propane, propane stove, two coolers, thermoses, blow up mattresses, we had a tandem sleeping bag so it actually got hot in the middle of the night, and what made it way warmer was that we all slept in our tent. I recommend you buy one of those 4 bedroom tents, divide it in two and all sleep together. If you have a bigger party then adjust accordingly. It makes a huge difference. They had already set their tent up when we got there and they were crazy freezing even with their 2 dogs cuddling with them, but the second night and third we were all warm. It was soooo much fun. Bring games and alcohol and weed and that's all you need (besides all those supplies). I think Shaver Lake is the best camping spot I've been to. I have been to Tahoe, King's Canyon, Yosemite, Utah, Vermont, Wisconsin, and Minnesota (I know the last 4 are entire States), but Shaver Lake is the best. In the summer, we'll go back with our jetskiis.

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    Gorgeous lake!! Water was warm and there was a lot of water activities offered. Definitely recommend bringing snacks and water.

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    lovedddddd it! still found room and we went at 3 pm. have options for jet ski, canoe, or a boat ride

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    Never had a bad meal. Service is excellent. Saylen the bartender is the best. Sophie is wonderful.

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    Ask the Community - Shaver Lake

    Will there be any snow tomorrow?

    My son and his family spent the day there today. I was surprised at how clean the snow was in their pics and how much there was.

    Does anybody know if it's snowing 🌨 right now? I'm going up there 12/18/2020 and want to know beforehand I would appreciate it if you could answer 😁

    Well, today's high is scheduled to be 72, so no snow. (120820). I was just thinking about a drive up there for the day. Enjoy your visit and be prepared for ANY weather!

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    Review Highlights - Shaver Lake

    The water was a beautiful turquoise blue (see photos) and luckily most of the shore was spared from the Creek Fire.

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    San Joaquin River Gorge

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    4.6(27 reviews)
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    Squaw Leap…read more When the Squaw tribal people found out the European immigrants were coming closer to their territory, many of them " leaped " off those cliffs and committed suicide because they didn't want to be captured and enslaved as that was the case for many other tribes. Hence , the name " Squaw Leap ". From the agricultural town of Fresno to the trail head is only about a 40- minute drive . You drive through a small town of Prather and Auberry , take Powerhouse Rd, Smally Rd and you'll reach the parking lots. As of May 22, 2021, the visitor center was closed , the Nuckhahee learning center was also closed but the Ya Gub Weh Tuh campground was opened, the trails were opened and the Indian Village was also opened. Aholul group campground also opened. Hiking : 1. You can hike to the bridge. It's a very easy short hike, but when you get to the bridge , you are rewarded with beautiful views of the San Joaquin River Gorge. A nice spot to eat lunch. Some folks fishing down below by the water. 2. You can hike the Pa'san Ridge Loop Trail. It's uphills and I'd rate it moderate. 7.9 mile , 1,538 ft elevation gain. Loop. (AllTrails.com) 3. You can hike the Wuh-Ki'o trail. I can't tell you because I've never done this one. 8.0 mile, 1,354 ft elevation gain. Out-back. (According to AllTrails.com ) It gets pretty hot here during summer months. Avoid doing this hike in the summer. Today was unusually cool for this time of the year in this area. All of the parking lots were full , tons of cyclists, trail runners, hikers. Pretty busy place.

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    Dave is AMAZING! We had the best day with him on our private tour of Yosemite. He is so fun,…read moreknowledgeable, a great conversationalist and made the day fabulous. I had the best time and felt like we got to really see Yosemite and get to know the park. I would 100% recommend booking with him and his company. Hands down the BEST!!

    I cannot say enough about David and the two days he spent with us in the park. It was our first…read moretrip to Yosemite and David planned two great days that really gave us a feel for the incredible natural beauty that surrounds you in the Valley. While you can only see so much in two days, his skillful guiding made the most of that time covering the multiple waterfalls in the valley, the Sequoia Grove, Hatch Hatchy and many others. He is a self taught naturalist and gave us just the right mix of park history and insights into the floral and fauna. He also balanced our hiking so it was challenging enough to keep me interested but not to difficult that Thelma could not enjoy it as well. He was also terrific about assisting her through some of the more difficult and rocky sections so she was never uncomfortable. His planning was simply impeccable and more than worth every penny as we could never have enjoyed as much as we did on our own. There is just no substitute for having a professional guide a Dave was as professional as it gets. Simply cannot thank him enough and more highly recommend him to anyone who wants an extraordinary experience.

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