Shaver Lake Guidebook
Sightseeing
Mckinley Grove
See the sequoias without the crowds or fees
Drive all the way up the road to the restrooms, from there it’s an easy hike
6 locals recommend
Rancheria Falls
Drive all the way up the road to the restrooms, from there it’s an easy hike
Get a day pass and drive all the way through to the back. You'll find great swimming holes and sliding rocks
9 locals recommend
Dinkey Creek Campground
53001 Dinkey Creek RdGet a day pass and drive all the way through to the back. You'll find great swimming holes and sliding rocks
Indian Pools Trail
Child friendly hike and swimming holes
Sierra National Forest
The great and endless outdoors
Where to get stuff
Shaver Lake Watersports
42000 Tollhouse RdRent what you need for the water
Shaver Lake Sports Inc
41777 Tollhouse RdSporting goods, from fishing tackle to skis
If they don’t have it Ken’s, you can’t get it on the mountain. Also has a small laundromat downstairs
20 locals recommend
Ken's Market
42137 Tollhouse RdIf they don’t have it Ken’s, you can’t get it on the mountain. Also has a small laundromat downstairs
Get your groceries here, in Prather, BEFORE you head up the mountain. You’ll be glad you did.
15 locals recommend
Mar-Val Food Stores Inc
29424 Auberry RdGet your groceries here, in Prather, BEFORE you head up the mountain. You’ll be glad you did.
Other stuff to do
Year round outdoor activities with skiing and mountain biking
82 locals recommend
China Peak Mountain Resort
59265 CA-168Year round outdoor activities with skiing and mountain biking
Endless learning about Sierra/Shaver history. 19th century logging and 20th century power production
20 locals recommend
Central Sierra Historical Society
42642 Tollhouse RdEndless learning about Sierra/Shaver history. 19th century logging and 20th century power production
Shaver Lake Pizza
41820 Tollhouse RdGreat for kids and history buffs
Dorabelle Picnic Site
Dorabella RoadEasy lake access, fee for parking
It’s not much, but they’ll serve you a comforting beer until 1AM
14 locals recommend
Shorthorn Bar & Smokehouse
41790 Dorabella RoadIt’s not much, but they’ll serve you a comforting beer until 1AM
Food scene
Trading Post
41760 Tollhouse RdOur favorite for cocktails
Hungry Hut
42008 Tollhouse RdWorld’s best milkshakes
Shaver Lake Pizza
41820 Tollhouse RdExcellent pizza
No Shaver Lake visit is complete without a loaf of monkey bread for breakfast
26 locals recommend
Shaver Coffee & Deli
41758 Tollhouse RdNo Shaver Lake visit is complete without a loaf of monkey bread for breakfast
Shaver Lake Pub N Grub
41782 Dorabella RdThis place is well named
City advice
Book before you go
Groceries
Get your groceries, in Prather, at the Mar-Val, before going up the mountain to Shaver. The markets on the mountain have extremely limited inventory.
Customs and culture
Forest fire safety
Keep outdoor fires small and contained to a proper fire pit. Extinguish by soaking fully with water. The Central Sierra has been scarred and traumatized by fire in the very recent past. Please do your part to protect everyone from another wildfire.