Campground

Trimmer Campground

Pine Flat Lake · Piedra · California — managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

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Trimmer Campground campground
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Weekend availability at Trimmer Campground

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 19, 7:04 AM PT
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Open
    6/10 sites
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Open
    7/10 sites
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Open
    6/10 sites
  • Fri, Oct 16
    Open
    7/10 sites
  • Fri, Oct 23
    Open
    10/10 sites

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

How booked is Trimmer Campground?

as of September 20

Sites are open right now — we found space out to Nov. That changes fast at a campground. We check Trimmer Campground around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.

Weekends (Saturday night)

Sep 26Open
Oct 17Open
Nov 7Open
Nov 28Open

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Sep 23Open
Oct 28Open
Nov 25Open

Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
10
Max rig length
30 ft
Standard No HookupTent Only No Hookup

About this campground

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.

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.

Elevation
1,019 ft
Contact
559-787-2589

Activities

  • SWIMMING SITE
  • WATER SPORTS
  • HUNTING
  • HIKING
  • FISHING
  • CAMPING
  • BOATING
  • BIKING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office or on Recreation.gov before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.