I’ve never been here! Sad that it’s only an hour away, and I’ve never enjoyed its beauty and bounty. The drive is a killer with all the twists and turns, but if the road was uneven then it would’ve been terrible. But I survived. And once you get there, you forget about it anyway because if you’re a nature lover, such as myself you lose yourself to the scenery around you and just explore. I went with family, but the moments I got to myself were precious to just let Mother Nature calm me. Go now if you want to enjoy the snow!
Henning M.
Classificação do local: 5 Hamburg
Da der Yosemite nicht auf unserer Route lag, haben wir uns für den Kings Canyon Nationalpark entschieden, der übrigens auch keinen Eintritt verlangt, und sind hierbei auf den tollen Shaver Lake gestoßen. Der erste Anblick dieses großen Sees mitten in den Bergen ist beeindruckend, dazu bietet er klarstes kaltes Wasser, ideales Ufer, um es sich den ganzen Tag im Sand gemütlich zu machen und etliche Wassersportangebote. Toiletten und Parkplätze sind wie üblich vorhanden. Besonders empfehlenswert ist ein kleiner Abstecher von ca. 10 km zu den Rancheria Falls. Ein zwei Meilen kurzer, sehr schöner Wanderweg durch den Wald führt zu einem kleinen idyllischen Wasserfall! Insgesamt eine tolle Gegend hier, die auch bei sommerlicher Hitze im Tal angenehme Temperaturen hat. Dazu ist hier auch wenig Menschenverkehr.
Rafael A.
Classificação do local: 4 Upland, CA
If you’re in the Fresno area during the summer and beating the heat is more important to you than your sanity(trust me, the kids will be asking«Are we there yet? Are we there yet?»), Shaver Lake is a nice spot to cool off, have fun and spend time with the outdoors. Taking the 168 Freeway through Clovis and into farming territory, the freeway turns into a long winding, curving, up and down road that stretches about 40 miles until you reach Shaver Lake. The scenery is mostly farmland with the occasional view of cows or horses wondering the properties near the road(this will keep the children entertained for brief periods on the long ride). Along the way, you’ll pass through two small town shopping and dining areas where you can stretch your legs and grab a bite to eat, gas up, etc. One is in Prather, the other is Shaver Lake. Shaver lake offers it all: Boating, Jet Skiing, Canoeing, Swimming and Fishing. Through in more passive outdoor activities like laying out in the sun, lounging on an inflatable raft, or merely soaking your feet in the water, and Shaver Lake becomes a place where there is something for everyone. At the lake’s shore, there is mostly sand(as opposed to dirt or rock). This allows the kids to enjoy building sand castles just like they could at a beach. As you walk into the water, there are spots with HUGE, jagged rocks, so I’d suggest some type of water shoe/sandal if you’re going to be hanging around the shoreline playing/swimming. What’s really nice about this place is that the various watercraft on the lake can’t leave a wake for the first 150 so yards out to the middle of the lake. This helps ensure safety for those who just want to swim and lounge around in/on the water. Once you’re past the white buoys on the water, WATCHOUT, because that’s where the people with their water toys like to have some FAST fun on the water. No incidents on our trip, which was nice. You can BBQ anywhere on the various beaches here, however, certain beaches are gas grills only(no charcoal or wood fires), so please read the posted signs on each road/pathway down to the beach areas. Overall, my family spent almost seven hours at this lake, and never had one child complain they were bored. On the way back, the majority of them knocked out in the car, making it a peaceful and quiet ride back. Shaver Lake is truly a local gem for those willing to seek it out.
Dennis R.
Classificação do local: 4 La Puente, CA
Great lake. Small but big enough for boats, jet skis, cannoes. If you can handle all the hills and turns it takes to get here. Went with family and the kids on 4th of July weekend. Had to go offroading to find a quiet area but well worth it. We were able to spend the whole day. The kids had plenty of fun. Only got a little toasted. Be careful if you plan to barbecue. There are some areas that are ok and some that are not. And they can be right next to each other.
