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Established Camping

Trimmer Campground

Trimmer Campground is located near Pine Flat Lake in California, offering a landscape characterized by rolling hills and a nearby reservoir. The area experiences temperatures ranging from the 40s in winter to the 90s in summer. Visitors can explore Pine Flat Lake for boating and fishing, and the nearby Sierra National Forest provides opportunities for hiking and wildlife observation.

Description

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Pine Flat Lake

Overview

Trimmer Campground is a small facility on the shore of Pine Flat Lake in central California. Pine Flat Lake spans 20 miles in length and boasts 67 miles of shoreline. The lake, formed in 1954 with the completion of the Pine Flat Dam on the Kings River, is a recreation oasis for the area. Visitors can fish, boat, swim, hike and hunt from the facility, and several other activities can be accessed within a short drive.

Recreation

Boating, jet skiing, water skiing and fishing are some of the most popular activities at the lake, and a full-service marina is available. The lake and surrounding watersheds have great fishing. Anglers will find wild trout above and in the lake, as well as large and smallmouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and planted trout.

Natural Features

Pine Flat Lake is situated where oak and pine forests meet in the foothills of the central Sierra Nevada Mountains. It sits in Kings Canyon at the western edge of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Wildlife spotting opportunities include bobcats and red-tailed hawks.

Nearby Attractions

Visitors can head upstream on Kings River to find superb whitewater rafting in spring and early summer, and scenic drives through Sierra National Forest and Kings Canyon National Park never cease to impress.

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Location

Trimmer Campground is located in California

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Directions

From Fresno, California, travel east on Highway 180/Kings Canyon Highway to Academy Avenue. Turn left onto Academy Avenue, and then turn right on Belmont Avenue. Continue traveling for approximately 26 miles; the entrance to Trimmer Recreation Area is on the right. NOTE: Belmont Avenue becomes East Trimmer Springs Road approximately 6 miles east of the Academy Avenue intersection.

Address

PO Box 117
Piedra, CA 93649

Coordinates

36.9044444 N
119.2936111 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
    Fair

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

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3 Reviews

Reviewed May. 25, 2023

Hot showers + lake view

This place was nice, it’s one of the few campsites around the lake and this is for sure the more secluded one. There are only a handful of sites and only one other group was there when we stayed. Tents only, or maybe some smaller camper vans, but anything big is going to have a hard time getting in and out. It’s a very very small loop. The bathrooms were fine, a little scary looking, but they worked. There are showers, too, which really made this place for us. The water pressure is insane, kinda painful, but they get nice and hot and you don’t have to pay for them. The lake is gorgeous, great place to canoe or kayak or boat, there’s a small dock probably 100 feet or so down from the campsite. You can swim, too but it’s kind of nasty water. $20 a night, you have to reserve online, we had one bar but the service is sketchy so try to reserve before driving in. All the sites are essentially the same thing. The park ranger came around and checked us in, he was helpful, but you’ll definitely need a reservation. He said there are rattlesnakes, so stay out of the tall grass. There’s a water spicket with potable water right in the middle of all the campsites. Honestly, a very solid place. Right off the road, so it can get a little noisy but nothing crazy. Seems like a good place to stay if you’re trying to find something reasonably priced around Yosemite/Sequoia np and with a bonus of showers.

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Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Trimmer Campground by Ben R., May 25, 2023
  • Review photo of Trimmer Campground by Ben R., May 25, 2023
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Reviewed Sep. 10, 2021

Nice little campground by a lake

Small campground only about 10 sites. Nice clean restrooms with flush toilets. Perched on the side of a hill with limited flat space. Tight loop, not good for larger rigs. It was fun seeing free range cattle roam through in the evening.

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Month of VisitJune
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Reviewed Jul. 28, 2021

1 Star

It was horrible, we bought the reservations and it was horrible there is no shade no trees around the water is so far away and the bathrooms stank and we’re filthy

Site1
Month of VisitJuly

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at Trimmer Campground?

    Trimmer Campground allows vehicles up to 40 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Trimmer Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Trimmer Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Trimmer Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Trimmer Campground does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Trimmer Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is fair.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Trimmer Campground?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Trimmer Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Trimmer Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Trimmer Campground?

    There are 10 campsites at Trimmer Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts