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Bretz Mill Campground

Sierra National Forest · Shaver Lake, CA

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  • Address:Shaver Lake, CA
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Located in a setting of pines and oak, Bretz Mill Campground is located alongside Big Creek. Some sites are located on the creek. The location of the campground makes an great get-a-way for picnicking, cooling off during hot days and overnight campging, especially when higher elevation campgrounds are under snow. The area also serves as a popular OHV base camp. Access to facility is paved. Campground is maintained by Mountain Toppers 4 WD club.

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Amenities

Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

Within ~30 miles

Trails near Bretz Mill Campground

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Summit Creek

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0.2 mi59 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Barnes Mountain

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10S17M

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0.2 mi26 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Bald Mountain OHV Road

Bald Mountain OHV Road

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16.2 mi3,301 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert

Dinkey Staging

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0.3 mi23 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Dingo

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0.3 mi23 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

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During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the California hunting page

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