Dorabelle Campground
Campground · California · 64 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Sierra National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 64
- Bookable sites
- up to 12
- People per site
- 19
- Accessible sites
- 5,503 ft
- Elevation
Overview
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. Boats can be moored nearby and some sites offer views of the lake.
Recreation
Hikers can access 5 trails from the campground: Dinkey Road (.5 miles), Musick Meadow (.75 miles), Peninsula Loop (1 mile), Burr Meadow (1.5 miles) and Osprey Cove (2 miles). Horseback riding is also offered nearby.Popular activities at Shaver Lake include swimming, motorized boating, canoeing, kayaking, water skiing, jet skiing, windsurfing, sailing and fishing. Anglers can fish for kokanee salmon, rainbow trout, brown trout, smallmouth bass, catfish and bluegill.
Facilities
Each site has a dirt parking spur, table, fire ring, and grill. Drinking water and vault toilets are provided.Natural Features
Surrounded by dense pine forest, Shaver Lake is a popular destination within the High Sierra Ranger District. It sits at an elevation of 5,500 feet and is known for its variety of fish.The Sierra National Forest, located on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada, is known for its spectacular mountain scenery and abundant natural resources.
The terrain includes rolling, oak-covered foothills, heavily forested middle elevation slopes and the starkly beautiful alpine landscape of the High Sierra.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (559) 841-3533.Nearby Attractions
The picturesque town of Shaver Lake is nearby, offering restaurants and shopping.Charges & Cancellations
Late Cancellations or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window
Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.
Cabins / Lookouts: Customers who cancel a cabin or lookout reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.
Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.
Group Day Use Area: Customers who cancel a group day-use facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will forfeit the total day-use fee.
Changes or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window: Once a reservation date has begun, customers cannot change a reservation using the online system or through the Call Center (see below for early departures). If the location is staffed, on-site personnel may or may not be able to assist with changes or cancellations (check with local staff).
No-Shows
Overnight and Day-Use Facilities: A no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date (or for day-use facilities, by check-in time the day of arrival). Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date and will hold group day-use facilities until check-in time on the arrival date.
No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night’s recreation fee for a campsite or forfeit the entire day-use fee for a day-use facility.
The facts
- Season: May – October — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 64 bookable sites
- 65 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 19 accessible sites
- Up to 12 people per site
- Loops: DORABELLE CAMPGROUND, New
Site types
- 42 Standard Nonelectric
- 22 Tent Only Nonelectric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.
65 campsites at Dorabelle Campground
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Access | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 063 | DORABELLE CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 065 | DORABELLE CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | Hike In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 066 | DORABELLE CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | Hike In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 068 | DORABELLE CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 001 | New | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 002 | New | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Severe | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 003 | New | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 004 | New | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 005 | New | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 006 | New | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Severe | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 007 | New | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Severe | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 008 | New | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | Drive In | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 009 | New | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 010 | New | Management | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 011 | New | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Severe | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 012 | New | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | Drive In | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| 013 | New | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 014 | New | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 015 | New | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 016 | New | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 017 | New | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 018 | New | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | Drive In | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 019 | New | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 020 | New | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 021 | New | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Severe | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 022 | New | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Severe | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 023 | New | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 024 | New | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 025 | New | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 026 | New | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 027 | New | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 028 | New | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 029 | New | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 030 | New | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 031 | New | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 032 | New | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 033 | New | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 034 | New | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | Slight | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 035 | New | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 036 | New | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| 037 | New | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 038 | New | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | Drive In | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| 039 | New | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Severe | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 040 | New | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 10 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 041 | New | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | — | Slight | Drive In | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 042 | New | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 043 | New | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 044 | New | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 045 | New | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | Drive In | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 046 | New | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 047 | New | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 048 | New | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 049 | New | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 050 | New | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 051 | New | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 052 | New | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 053 | New | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 054 | New | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Severe | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 055 | New | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 056 | New | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 057 | New | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 058 | New | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 059 | New | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 060 | New | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 061 | New | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | Drive In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
37.11167, -119.31235 · 37°6'42.0"N 119°18'44.5"W
Typical weather
Typically 74°F in Aug, down to 43°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 43 | 44 | 46 | 50 | 56 | 66 | 74 | 74 | 68 | 58 | 49 | 44 |
| Low °F | 24 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 36 | 43 | 49 | 49 | 44 | 37 | 31 | 25 |
| Precip in | 8.5 | 7.8 | 6.8 | 4.0 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 2.3 | 3.9 | 6.8 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
Single sites = $30.00 per night or $32.00 per night on holiday weekends Double sites = $60.00 per night or $64.00 per night on holiday weekends
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
More photos
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Common questions about Dorabelle Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Dorabelle Campground?
- Yes, Dorabelle Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Dorabelle Campground have?
- 65 sites in total, of which 64 can be booked.
- Are pets allowed at Dorabelle Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Dorabelle Campground.
- Are campfires allowed at Dorabelle Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Dorabelle Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Dorabelle Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Dorabelle Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $45 per night, per single site. Holidays/$2.00 additional /night $90.00 per night double site. Holidays/$4.00 additional/night $10 per additional vehicle, per night
Restrictions:
- Maximum length of stay = 14 days Maximum vehicle length = 40' Maximum group size = 6 per site 2 night minimum on weekends. 3 night minimum on holidays.
Camping near Dorabelle Campground
- Dinkey Creek 9.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lower Billy Creek 9.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Upper Billy Creek CG 9.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Fish Creek (Ca) 10.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Catavee 12.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Deer Creek 12.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Kinnikinnick 12.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Swanson Campground 2.2 mi · Campground
- Bretz Mill Campground 6.4 mi · Campground
- Summit Camping Area 6.6 mi · Campground
- Redinger Overlook Observation Site 7.9 mi · Facility
- Dinkey Fisherman Picnic Site 9.3 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 559-841-3533
- Email vista@vista-rec.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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