Fishing, swimming, and lakeside access draw campers to Lily Pad Campground, a walk-in site set within Sierra National Forest near Lakeshore, California. The campground is small, but sites are spread out enough that each one feels distinct. Expect a rough access road on the way in. At $24 per night, the site includes drinking water, toilets, picnic tables, and trash service, with campfires and pets permitted. Campers with RVs should note the 35-foot length limit. Wishon Village RV Resort sits less than a mile west for those wanting full hookups or a different setup.
Description
Located on the southwest shore of Wishon Reservoir, Lily Pad Campground has 15 campsites with paved access and 4 hike-in sites. It is a popular destination for fishing. Sites do not have lake views. The sites are relatively flat and some have pull-through driveways for large RVs. Each site has a table and grill.
Fee Info
$24.00 per night Additional vehicles are $5 per night Pets $2.00 per night.
Reservation Info
The maximum length of stay = 14 days Maximum vehicle length = 35' Maximum group size = 6 per site
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLily Pad Campground is located in California near Sierra National Forest
Directions
Take Hwy 168 east from Clovis towards Prather. Continue through Prather towards Shaver Lake. Just before you reach Shaver Lake turn right on Dinkey Creek Road. Travel 11.7 miles east to the intersection of Dinkey Creek Road and McKinley Grove Road. Turn right and travel 17 miles north on McKinley Grove Road to Wishon Reservoir. Lily Pad Campground is located adjacent to the road before you reach the Dam.
Coordinates
37.00700006 N
118.97600097 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 55 min from Fresno, CA
- 3 hrs 28 min from Visalia, CA
- 3 hrs 31 min from Hanford, CA
- 3 hrs 32 min from Merced, CA






