Trimmer Campground
The campground is open. The waterborne restroom is temporarily closed due to a sewage system outage; a vault restroom at Trimmer Recreation Area (2 minutes away) remains available. Due to fluctuating lake levels, water-based activities and lake access from the campground may be limited.
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.…
SNF Rec Site Road Trail Closure Order
Forest Order No. 05-15-00-26-01 will be effective from March 25, 2026, through July 27, 2026. It allows for the continuation of repair efforts to respective recreation sites, roads, and trails and 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
Trimmer Campground sits on the shore of Pine Flat Lake, a 20-mile-long reservoir formed by Pine Flat Dam on the Kings River in 1954. Located where oak and pine forests meet in the central Sierra Nevada foothills, the campground provides easy access to the lake's 67 miles of shoreline. The facility features 10 individual campsites in a single loop, split between standard nonelectric sites (accommodating RVs up to 20 feet) and tent-only sites. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring with grill, and paved back-in driveway. The campground has a well-lit accessible restroom with flush toilets and free hot showers. Recreation opportunities include fishing for bass, bluegill, crappie, and trout, as well as boating, water skiing, and swimming when lake levels permit. A boat ramp and courtesy dock are adjacent to the campground. Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks are accessible via scenic drives to the east.
Directions
From Fresno, travel east on Highway 180/Kings Canyon Highway to Academy Avenue. Turn left onto Academy Avenue, then right on Belmont Avenue. Continue approximately 26 miles; the entrance to Trimmer Recreation Area is on the right. Belmont Avenue becomes East Trimmer Springs Road about 6 miles east of the Academy Avenue intersection.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (559) 787-2589 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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