Shaver Lake Guidebook
Food scene
Great Dinner, cocktails and atmosphere! But make a reservation! They book up quickly
38 locals recommend
Trading Post
41760 Tollhouse RdGreat Dinner, cocktails and atmosphere! But make a reservation! They book up quickly
Mountain Tripper Cafe & Tea House
41781 Tollhouse RoadDelicious coffees, teas, breakfast sandwiches, and smoothies!
Great place to pick up a breakfast burrito or a scoop of ice cream
26 locals recommend
Shaver Coffee & Deli
41758 Tollhouse RdGreat place to pick up a breakfast burrito or a scoop of ice cream
Bob's Shaver Lake Market
41781 Tollhouse RdA cute little market with everything you need
Shaver Lake Pizza
41820 Tollhouse RdLong wait but Best PIzza!
Tip - Order 45-60 mins ahead of time.
Good place for a burger and Lemonade or Cocktail.
Right behind Shaver Lake PIzza
29 locals recommend
Shaver Lake Pub N Grub
41782 Dorabella RdGood place for a burger and Lemonade or Cocktail.
Right behind Shaver Lake PIzza
Activities
China Peak Mountain Resort
59265 CA-168Lots of Beach area and available bathrooms.
Get there early for a "Day Use" Pass they sell out early during the busy summer months.
Camp Edison Day Use Beach
Lots of Beach area and available bathrooms.
Get there early for a "Day Use" Pass they sell out early during the busy summer months.
Great place to rent a Pontoon Boat!
Located at the North end of the Lake
14 locals recommend
Sierra Marina, Inc.
45795 Tollhouse RdGreat place to rent a Pontoon Boat!
Located at the North end of the Lake
Located inside Camp Edison, you can rent a boat, kayak, or paddleboard here.
Be aware you do need to pay an entrance fee to Camp Edison to get to the Marina
24 locals recommend
Shaver Lake Marina
42696 Tollhouse RdLocated inside Camp Edison, you can rent a boat, kayak, or paddleboard here.
Be aware you do need to pay an entrance fee to Camp Edison to get to the Marina
Perfectly placed at "The Point" of Shaver Lake. No entrance fee. Beaches to both side of the docks.
They have boat/Pontoon rentals, kayaks, and paddle boards
8 locals recommend
Shaver Lake Watersports
42000 Tollhouse RdPerfectly placed at "The Point" of Shaver Lake. No entrance fee. Beaches to both side of the docks.
They have boat/Pontoon rentals, kayaks, and paddle boards
Dora Belle Campground is a perfect spot for a summer day.
Just get there early to secure a "Day Use" pass. They sell out early.
6 locals recommend
Dora Belle Campground
Dorabella RoadDora Belle Campground is a perfect spot for a summer day.
Just get there early to secure a "Day Use" pass. They sell out early.
Great place to get away from the Shaver Lake crowds and watch small sailboats racing or get some fishing in.
Huntington Lake Resort Marina
Great place to get away from the Shaver Lake crowds and watch small sailboats racing or get some fishing in.
Sightseeing
Good place to get to know the history of Shaver Lake.
....Did you know that Shaver wasn't always a Lake?
20 locals recommend
Central Sierra Historical Society
42642 Tollhouse RdGood place to get to know the history of Shaver Lake.
....Did you know that Shaver wasn't always a Lake?
A beautiful stand of Giant Sequoias located right off the Road. There is plenty of room to pull off and walkaround and take some pictures of yourselves and these giant wonders.
And no entrance fee!
Bring some water and a snack or pick something up at the Dinkey Creek Market and Deli on the way up.
20 locals recommend
Mckinley Grove
A beautiful stand of Giant Sequoias located right off the Road. There is plenty of room to pull off and walkaround and take some pictures of yourselves and these giant wonders.
And no entrance fee!
Bring some water and a snack or pick something up at the Dinkey Creek Market and Deli on the way up.
A perfect 1 mile easy hike to the waterfall.
Bring water and sunscreen, then get some lunch at the Lakeshore Restaurant and Saloon at Huntington Lake.
7 locals recommend
Rancheria Falls National Trail
A perfect 1 mile easy hike to the waterfall.
Bring water and sunscreen, then get some lunch at the Lakeshore Restaurant and Saloon at Huntington Lake.
City advice
Customs and culture
Wildlife is all around
You may see many animals around Shaver Lake, even in the downtown village area where our cabin is. Please be mindful that these animals are not pets and should be left alone.