Trimmer Campground

Pine Flat Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Piedra, CA, CA

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (72 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/trimmer-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Small 10-site facility on the shore of Pine Flat Lake with excellent lake views and a 4.3/5 rating from 67 Google reviews. Visitors praise the beautiful scenery and amenities including flush toilets, showers, and boat launch access.

Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, Western Bluebirds, Ash-throated Flycatchers, Lesser Goldfinches, Common Side-blotched Lizards, and Western Aquatic Garter Snakes documented within 8km.

Insider tips for Trimmer Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 10 sites and high demand. Site #1 and #2 offer excellent lake views according to camper reviews. Campground has hot water available despite lack of RV hookups.

Skip Trimmer Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, suitable for self-contained RVs only.. You prefer visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.. You require a large campground — only 10 total sites available..

Best time to visit Trimmer Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Island Park (PIEDRA, CA), Kirch Flat Group Campground (Prather, CA), Camp Four And Half Cabin (DUNLAP, CA), Dinkey Creek (SHAVER LAKE, CA).