Good for family outings, clean air, very relaxing, so quiet and very nice environment!. We came…read morehere to celebrate Father's Day with my husband brother and his family!

Fun lake experience which makes for a great "beach day" when you're camping in the local area…read more There are many coves and areas to park and setup camp next to the water. On the north side of the lake are three pay parking lots. All three are viable and you don't need a 4x4. We set up around lot 3 one day and had a great time. Secret place. There's a free small parking lot in front of the Lake Watersports Marina. However if you drive south less than a mile from this marina you'll see a nondescript gravel road. Drive down this road then take the first left road and you'll see a small parking lot. This lot is right above the secluded beaches. Parking here will put your car much closer to your perfect beach spot. Tips - There are a few marinas on thia lake but I would NOT recommend the Sierra Marina. Their equipment, specifically their Kayaks are old and broken down. Also, they're not located in a good Kayak spot. I'd much rather recommend Shaver Lake Watersports for Kayaking.

Peaceful, this State Park was very, very quiet. No one else really talking to other people we…read morewould jump up whenever someone caught a fish we clapped or they clapped when it was us. We didn't do good at all over here. We only caught one catfish. But for us just to get away we had a nice time again. I was able to let my husband fish and I sat back and read a book. But there was one part of this state park that I was able to see a few young fawns. And he or she was so beautiful. I dared not to get closer for a fear of seeing the doe somewhere close. I wish the state of California would get it together we have state parks that need to be cleaned. Just dead trees everywhere that needs to be cleaned up.

Amazing spot to fish with the kids! Lots of shade, and peaceful. It's also a great spot to take…read moreyour kayaks out where the water is not moving swiftly. During the week the entry fee is usually free, weekends about $9 for the day pass.

It's the river! This place is located right after leaving Kerman on your way to Madera Ca. The park…read morehas had some improvements. It has bathrooms now and some parking. The vehicle entry fee is $5 and you are allowed one re-entry for the day. Fishing is allowed. I don't know how good fishing is here though. I recommend bringing your own pop up tent for shade and chairs for seating. Wear swim shoes for the river rocks will hurt your pretty little feet. Please know how to swim if you are getting into the cold water and wear a flotation device if you are not a strong swimmer. The river current is pretty strong and it will carry you away. The kids and I just stopped out of curiosity for I had not been to this park since the 80's. The boys said it felt as if they were at a party because of the music and the smell of carne asada from the BBQs. So, if you are looking for a reserved and secluded swimming spot...this is not it. I give this place a 4 star rating for being local, having bathrooms, and for how inexpensive it is. Fill up your car and hit the river. Let's make use of our local parks.

I had high hopes for this park but it is disgusting. Residents leave trash everywhere even though…read morethere are trash cans all around. Cars are driven up to the water even though signs say not to. The county needs to clean up their bathrooms because they are very dirty. Half the people just drive in and don't pay the car fee. All around this place has so much potential but it is lost due to lazy people and even worse, state management.

Love this park it has the best scenery in Tulare! Love making new memories here, very quiet and…read morepeaceful, love how everyone enjoys themselves here.

This park is gorgeous. There is plenty of space to explore and have a picnic. There is also a lot…read moreof great wildlife like peacocks, ducks, and Jack rabbits. This is definitely a picturesque place to relax and enjoy nature. It started to rain the day we went, but next time I'd love to stay and enjoy the outdoors a bit longer.

Forks campground was amazing Very low key for April on a Tuesday and Wednesday…read more It was a little annoying when we first got to our site the campground host Carmen was more concerned about us moving the table then welcoming us to our site. Also they had 4 bathrooms next to our site but 3 were locked and the one opened stall, the lock was broken I supposed they didn't want to clean all 4

This is a cute little campground and we enjoyed staying. It is a little more intense than most…read morecampground with the host tracking you down for vehicle registrations and whatnot. Usually we set up camp and then go to the host to deal with the paperwork etc. This campground will not let you set up first, after a long drive you have to dive into whatever paperwork and registration right away. Great views, not much shade in our campsite and many others. Bring an easy up if you have one.

30 Fish for 3 anglers in four hours. Ive never caught more than three fish in Shaver Lake.......how…read moremuch better does it get??

We had an awesome time on Shaver Lake with Todd! All our kids caught multiple fish, and us grown…read moreups did too. We came back to our cabin with 14 fish - 6 sockeye salmon, and 8 rainbow trout. The salmon is the richest and most delicious looking I've ever seen; we're going to grill it this evening. Todd made fishing enjoyable and easy to learn. In addition to fish, we came home with Todd's knowledge, skills, and helpful instruction. Having not grown up fishing myself, I took detailed notes as he graciously explained boat fishing, shore fishing, and what bait setups different types of fish will bite on. He also explained his favorite cooking techniques, and even helped us clean our fish so that it's ready for tonight! His friendly and laid back attitude, along with his great stories, kept us learning and having fun while acquiring some delicious supper at the same time. I highly recommend Kokanee Guide Service, and we'll use Todd again on our next trip.

Solid crew here to gas up the boat and grab the basics before heading out on the lake. They usually…read morehave the fishing essentials, snacks, drinks, ice, and other last-minute items you forgot to pack. If you keep a boat at the marina or spend a lot of time on the water, it's a convenient stop and the staff is always helpful. For anyone mooring a boat here, the marina is well maintained and makes getting on and off the lake easy. Several boaters I've talked to have had positive experiences with the docks and marina services, and it's a great home base for weekends on the water. One tip: get to the Edison parking area early on busy days because it fills up fast, often by 10:00 AM. Such a fun lake only about an hour from Fresno. Love coming here to fish, relax, and spend the day on the water.

Shaver Marina is the unloved stepsister to Sierra Marina. But like Cinderella she ultimately shines…read moreas the better of the 2. About 10 minutes closer to town than the big marina. Shaver Marina makes up for it by having a fantastic staff. All these young energetic and extremely courteous young men and women running around. Going out of their way to make you happy is a great way to start a day or week on the lake. We rented an 8 person pontoon boat and beginning with the online reservation all the way through the pushing off from the dock was seem less and enjoyable. The boat was clean. Everything worked to we had no head aches all day. The little store on the Floating dock has a little of everything. Whatever you forgot that your wife reminded you of as you were parking the car. They have it so fret not. Avoid the craziness at Sierra Marina and switch to Shaver Marina. We have. Definitely Recommended.

Enjoyed an early March trip with Jimmie. Amazing! Learned alot and forgot he was a guide, more…read morelike a friend (with knowledge). The river is amazing and the scenery was awesome! Thanks to Jimmie and Arnoldo!

I've been fly fishing for over twenty years, this was THE WORST EXPERIENCE with a guide service…read moreever... I NEVER MADE IT TO THE WATER. I've had good luck with Orvis endorsed guides, which is why I had confidence to select. Don't. Do yourself a favor and go with another guide service. Details I booked (and paid) for my trip six months in advance, called a week before I left, and touched base again upon arrival. Note, I was not contacted by Jimmy or his staff once after booking the trip. THE NIGHT BEFORE MY TRIP, I learned that Jimmy lost my booking and had no details about the trip and in addition was injured and could not guide me himself, but offered to book a new guide for the next morning. Two guides later, a plan was set... I purchased a fishing license and drove an hour to the rendezvous calling the guide, Lyle, while in route. (Cell service in Yosemite is unreliable at best, so take it when you can get it...). The guide advised me he had a flat and would be fifteen minutes late. While waiting in the meeting spot, which was a regular meet up for local guides, I began talking to a few people. Specifically, I told them that my guide had picked up a nail in his tire and was running late.... They told me my guide's name and said this wasn't the first time he had "picked up a nail", as they'd heard this excuse within the last week. AFTER WAITING FOR MY GUIDE FIR FORTY MNUTES after the meet up time, I left. I followed up with a request for refund. I told him that he was given ample opportunity to make it right and he didn't. And no, there was never a refund offered.

Tier 1 glamping - fancy camping without the dirty parts…read more Great way to experience camping if you're not into sleeping in a tent, on the floor or using latrines. Staff is very friendly. Nightly hot chocolate bar. Daily granola cereal. Coffee, tea, whole and oat milk. Parking can be tight. Only Tesla chargers available. No CCS which is a huge problem.

Our family loves staying at AutoCamp! We've previously stayed at the Guerneville and Yosemite…read morelocations, and this was our first visit to AutoCamp Three Rivers. Pros: * Conveniently located near Sequoia National Park * Several restaurants nearby * Friendly and accommodating staff * Clean clubhouse with good food options, happy hour, and activities offered throughout the day * Private river access and a small play area for young children * free coffee, tea, and hot cocoa at the clubhouse all day Cons: * The pool could have been maintained better; there were quite a few dead insects and leaves floating in the water * The shower water pressure in our Airstream was very weak throughout our stay * The outdoor picnic table and chairs were dirty upon arrival * small cockroach found inside the airstream, yikes! Overall, we enjoyed our stay and appreciated the convenient location and welcoming staff. With a few improvements to maintenance and cleanliness, this location could provide an even better experience.

I visit Convict Lake every year because it's just so beautiful! No wonder those escaped prisoners…read moreyears ago stayed here! You cannot resist such a beautiful lake with the mountain backdrop. Okay, the parking is terrible but if you're patient and parking lot pimpin', there will be an open spot for you! The water is freezing here in the summer but that is why I love it so much! I love being the 1 out of 3 people who swims here lol. If you want to fish here, I promise there's no fish here. We can never catch anything here! 10/10 will always visit again.

Beautiful lake off the Highway 395. I felt so lucky to find a parking space in front of the lake…read morewhere the boat launch was! It was such a beautiful sight of the mountains and the lake. Nice place to take a walk with family and friends!