Welcome to Camp Edison
It's been a favorite vacation spot ever since. Our 252 campsites are available to the public and
they include electricity
. WiFi is also available at an additional cost. We're open year-round.
How do you become a Gold member at Camp Edison?
To sign up for Camp Edison's Gold Membership please
email us at
[email protected]
or fax us at 559-841-3193 with your name, address, email address and phone number
and we will add you to our membership.
Can you camp anywhere in Shaver Lake?
Shaver Lake camping is ideal for virtually every type of camper
. There is something for everyone, from open-air walks to lake jet skiing. If you don't fancy catching your lunch, the surrounding areas are home to quality restaurants and bars.
Is Dorabelle campground open?
Area Status: Closed
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.
Why is Shaver Lake closed?
The popular Valley getaway has been closed
due to concerns over COVID-19
, but will now reopen to visitors at 50% capacity. Starting Saturday, Shaver Lake will reopen to visitors in a limited capacity. The popular Valley getaway has been closed, like many other lakes, due to concerns over COVID-19.
Is Shaver Lake open or closed?
The lake is
open year around
for fishing and state fishing regulations apply. Nearby creeks and streams also have seasonal closures.
Does Shaver Lake have bathrooms?
The lake, shoreline, boat slips, marinas, day-use areas and nearby trails will open from 8 am to 8 pm. Safety measures in place include
new soap dispensers in restrooms
, which will be cleaned more frequently, and added signage, reminding visitors to follow CDC guidelines.
Does Shaver Lake have water?
Shaver Lake is a great boating lake for everyone from wakeboarders to sailors. Two Boat ramps offer quick access to the lake and
acres of open water
provide room for skiers, anglers, and personal watercraft.
Does Shaver Lake have full hookups?
Camp Edison is located next to Shaver Lake in the western Sierra mountains and has 252 campsites.
Campsites 133-175 have full hookups
and the other 209 sites have electric hookups. Check-in time is 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm. Check-out time is 10:00 am.
How much does Shaver Lake cost?
We got to the Lake thru the Camp Edison entrance, it costs
$10 a day
, which seemed a little steap for a day camp, but once we got in we completely didn't care! We were able to find a road that let us drive directly onto the beach and set up our day camp!
Can you have a campfire at Shaver Lake?
Dispersed Camping is allowed in the National Forest except in the area surrounding Huntington Lake, Shaver Lake, Bass Lake, Redinger Lake, and the Merced River Canyon.
Campfire permits are required at all times whenever you plan to have a fire on public land outside of a developed campground
.
Do you have to pay to go to Shaver Lake?
There are no fees for use of ramps or parking facilities
. The County of Fresno leases the Shaver Lake property from Southern California Edison and does not control access to the boat launch ramp or parking lots.
Do you need reservations for Shaver Lake?
Reservations –
Online Reservations Now Available
Reservatiions can also be made by email, fax or United States Mail. See Camp Edison Reservations. 42696 Tollhouse Rd. Fax reservation requests to 1- 559- 841-3193.
Is Courtright Reservoir open?
Courtright and Wishon Reservoirs are
open May through November
.
Is it safe to go to Shaver Lake?
Is Shaver Lake, CA Safe? The F grade means the rate of crime is much higher than the average US city.
Shaver Lake is in the 4th percentile for safety
, meaning 96% of cities are safer and 4% of cities are more dangerous.
What is Shaver Lake known for?
But this boulder-lined reservoir 50 miles northeast of Fresno is a critical link in
one of California's oldest hydroelectric chains
, built by Southern California Edison in 1927 to supply Los Angeles with power. While the lake is busy generating electricity, you'll occupy yourself with jet-skiing, swimming, and fishing.
Is Shaver Lake Trail open?
The trail is
open year-round
and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.
How much does it cost to launch a boat at Shaver Lake?
A
free public boat launch
is available. Between the hours of 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. the speed limit on the lake is 20 mph. Boats are required to be operated in a counter-clockwise pattern. No permit is required.
Does Shaver Lake have snow?
Shaver Lake, California United States | Snowfall 1.9 in. 27.8 in. | Precipitation 62.4 days 106.2 days | Sunny 268 days 205 days | Avg. July High 81.7° 85.8° |
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Is Shaver Lake in Yosemite?
Shaver Lake is a vacation community less than an hour east of Fresno on the western slopes of the central Sierra Nevada Mountain Range,
between Yosemite National Park and Sequoia National Park
.