Trimmer Campground
Campground · California · 10 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
- 10
- Bookable sites
- 30 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
- 1,019 ft
- Elevation
Overview
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.
Visitors can fish, boat, swim, hike and hunt from the facility, and several other activities can be accessed within a short drive.
Recreation
Boating, jet skiing, water skiing and fishing are some of the most popular activities at the lake, and a full-service marina is available.The lake and surrounding watersheds have great fishing. Anglers will find wild trout above and in the lake, as well as large and smallmouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and planted trout.
Facilities
The campground is a small, single-looped facility with 10 individual campsites overlooking Pine Flat Lake.Each campsite features a picnic table, campfire ring and grill. The campground has a well lit, accessible restroom with flush toilets and free hot showers.
A boat ramp and courtesy dock are adjacent to the campground, and a marina is close by.
Natural Features
Pine Flat Lake is situated where oak and pine forests meet in the foothills of the central Sierra Nevada Mountains. It sits in Kings Canyon at the western edge of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.Wildlife spotting opportunities include bobcats and red-tailed hawks.
Nearby Attractions
Visitors can head upstream on Kings River to find superb whitewater rafting in spring and early summer, and scenic drives through Sierra National Forest and Kings Canyon National Park never cease to impress.The facts
- 10 bookable sites
- Vehicles up to 30 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: Trimmer Loop
Site types
- 5 Standard Nonelectric
- 5 Tent Only Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits.
10 campsites at Trimmer Campground
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Trimmer Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 02 | Trimmer Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 03 | Trimmer Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 04 | Trimmer Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 05 | Trimmer Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 06 | Trimmer Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 07 | Trimmer Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 08 | Trimmer Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 09 | Trimmer Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 10 | Trimmer Loop | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Fresno, California, travel east on Highway 180/Kings Canyon Highway to Academy Avenue. Turn left onto Academy Avenue, and then turn right on Belmont Avenue. Continue traveling for approximately 26 miles; the entrance to Trimmer Recreation Area is on the right.
NOTE: Belmont Avenue becomes East Trimmer Springs Road approximately 6 miles east of the Academy Avenue intersection.
36.90444, -119.29361 · 36°54'16.0"N 119°17'37.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 3.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Trimmer Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Trimmer Campground?
- Yes, Trimmer Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Trimmer Campground have?
- 10 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Trimmer Campground?
- 30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Trimmer Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Trimmer Campground.
- Are campfires allowed at Trimmer Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Trimmer Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Trimmer Campground
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- Green Cabin Flat Campground 11 mi · Campground
- Mill Flat Campground 11.4 mi · Campground
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Contact
- Phone 559-787-2589
- Email adam.t.thompson@usace.army.mil
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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