Dorabelle Campground
Open for the 2026 season. Operates May through October. Reservations available via Recreation.gov. Forest fire danger is currently high but no active fire restrictions. Maximum 14-day stay with 2-night minimum on weekends and 3-night minimum on holidays.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Supervisor's Office: Temporary Closure
In compliance with the 48-notice received from the City of Clovis, the Sierra National Forest Supervisor’s Office, located at 1600 Tollhouse Road, will be temporarily closed during a cape seal road project on Friday, June 5. For convenience, many SNF staff will remain remotely available.…
Wilderness Use Restrictions
Order 05-15-00-26-04 is part of the Sierra National Forest's responsibility to implement Designated Wilderness Use policies. The purpose of the Order is to protect natural resources and wilderness values while also providing for public safety. The Order is renewed every two years in accordance…
Food and Refuse Storage
Food and Refuse Storage orders require that all unattended food and garbage within Developed Recreation Sites on the Sierra National Forest be secured in bear‑resistant containers.
Wilderness Food and Refuse Storage
The Wilderness Food and Refuse Storage orders require that all overnight visitors in Wilderness areas must use approved hard‑sided bear canisters or properly counter‑balance their food at least 15 feet above the ground and 10 feet horizontally from the trunk of a tree.
Rec Site Road Trail Closure Order
Effective through July 27, 2026 allowing for the continuation of repair efforts to respective recreation sites, roads, and trails (supersedes Forest Order No. 05-15-00-25-19).
Occupancy limitations
The Sierra National Forest has issued Forest Order 05-15-00-25-20 to address occupancy limitations and challenges caused by extended stays and unattended property, which can lead to resource damage, safety hazards, and reduced access for other visitors. The order prohibits camping, parking, or…
Temporary Fire Restrictions from Order 05-15-00-25-07 Lifted
Effective October 11, 2025, the Sierra National Forest is lifting temporary fire restrictions placed into effect by Forest Order 05-15-00-25-07 on June 27, 2025. Criteria for enacting and the lifting of fire restrictions through forest orders are based on National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS)…
Wilderness Campfire Restrictions Order
Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Campfire Restrictions within the Sierra National Forest
Wilderness Use Restrictions
Wilderness use restrictions within the Ansel Adams, John Muir, Kaiser, Dinkey Lakes, and Monarch Wildernesses located in the Sierra National Forest
Food Refuse Storage Order
Possessing or storing any food or refuse within a Developed Recreation Site in a manner that allows bears or other wildlife to gain access is prohibited
About
Dorabelle Campground is a popular family destination in Sierra National Forest, located in the town of Shaver Lake at 5,500 feet elevation. The 68-site campground spreads across two loops, offering a variety of settings from heavily shaded sites beneath fir, cedar, and pine trees to more open sites with views of Shaver Lake. Each site features a dirt parking spur, picnic table, fire ring with grill, and accommodates vehicles up to 40 feet. The campground serves as an excellent base for the area's diverse recreation. Five hiking trails depart directly from camp: Dinkey Road (0.5 mi), Musick Meadow (0.75 mi), Peninsula Loop (1 mi), Burr Meadow (1.5 mi), and Osprey Cove (2 mi). A boat launch is nearby, and boats can be moored close to camp. Shaver Lake supports kokanee salmon, rainbow trout, brown trout, smallmouth bass, catfish, and bluegill. Swimming, kayaking, water skiing, and jet skiing are popular. Vault toilets and drinking water from a hand pump are provided. A campground host is on site. Maximum stay is 14 days with a limit of 6 people per site. Two pets per site are allowed, leashed at all times. Weekend stays require a 2-night minimum; holidays require 3 nights.
Directions
From Clovis, take Highway 168 north for 49 miles to the town of Shaver Lake. Turn right on Dorabelle Road (just after the gas station and mini mart) and travel 0.5 miles to the campground. Registration is at the campground entry station.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $48 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| vista@vista-rec.com | |
| Phone | +1 (559) 841-3533 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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