Dorabelle Campground
Sierra National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Shaver Lake, CA, CA
Price: From $48 per night
Price range: $48–$95 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (367 reviews)
Season: May through October
Dorabelle Campground is a popular family camping destination above Shaver Lake. Some sites are shaded by a thick stand of fir, cedar and pine trees, while other sites are more open. This camp is a great base for experiencing the wide variety of recreational activities in the area.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/dorabelle-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Popular family destination with lake views, shaded sites under fir/cedar/pine trees, and access to 5 hiking trails. Highly rated at 4.7/5 stars with campers praising clean facilities and proximity to Shaver Lake for swimming.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions present in area; also Fisher, Long-eared Chipmunk, Gray Fox, Western Gray Squirrel, Red-tailed Hawk, Western Bluebird, California Mountain Kingsnake, and Greater Brown Skink documented within 8km.
Insider tips for Dorabelle Campground: Book early — federal campground with high demand Water is a short walk from sites, not at all locations Some sites significantly larger and better positioned than others; request specifics when booking
Skip Dorabelle Campground if: You need RV hookups — none available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You prefer spacious site spacing — some sites positioned very close together.
Best time to visit Dorabelle Campground: May-October — Official operating season only; verify specific dates as campground is seasonal. Weekdays — Campers report quieter experience during week versus weekends.
Nearby campgrounds: Dinkey Creek (SHAVER LAKE, CA), Lower Billy Creek (LAKESHORE, CA), Fish Creek (Ca) (Oakhurst, CA), Catavee (LAKESHORE, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Dorabelle Campground
Cell signal at Dorabelle Campground (Shaver Lake, CA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Dorabelle Campground is a popular family camping destination above Shaver Lake. Some sites are shaded by a thick stand of fir, cedar and pine trees, while other sites are more open. This camp is a great base for experiencing the wide variety of recreational activities in the area.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground with high demand
Water is a short walk from sites, not at all locations
Some sites significantly larger and better positioned than others; request specifics when booking
Official operating season only; verify specific dates as campground is seasonal
Campers report quieter experience during week versus weekends
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Clovis: Take Highway 168 north for 49 miles to the town of Shaver Lake. Turn right on Dorabelle Road and go .5 miles to the campground. Campground registration information is at the campground entry station.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Sierra National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Sierra National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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