State Park
Swanson Campground
Sierra National Forest · Shaver Lake, CA
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- Sierra National Forest — official page
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- Address:Shaver Lake, CA
About
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 Camground Host is also on site. Visitors can experience a wide variety of recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking at nearby Shaver Lake.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Firewood
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Swanson Campground
Trail
Granite Ridge Loop
California
2.8 mi423 ftgain
Easy
Trail
Bald Mountain and Shaver Lake OHV Loop
California
35.8 mi6,509 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Shaver Lake Lakeview Trail
California
5.4 mi1,148 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Shaver Lake to Dinkey Creek Road
California
21.0 mi3,514 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Ely Mountain
California
4.5 mi945 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Balsam Forebay
California
1.1 mi203 ftgain
Easy
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the California hunting page
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