Trimmer Campground Road Entrance
TRIMMER CAMPGROUND OVERVIEW FROM TOP
TRIMMER CAMPGROUND
TRIMMER'S VIEW OF THE LAKE
TRIMMER OVERVIEW FROM BOAT RAMP

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Showers Showers
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Available sites

10 total sites

About Trimmer Campground

Trimmer Campground is a small facility on the shore of Pine Flat Lake in central California. Pine Flat Lake spans 20 mi in length and boasts 67 mi 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.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Hunting

Hunting

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Showers Showers
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Site Setup and Access

Site Setup and Access

  • ADA Accessible
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
  • Showers
Connectivity and Media

Connectivity and Media

  • Cell Reception
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • BBQ
  • Fire Pit
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
  • Boat Ramp / Launch
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly

Views and Setting

  • View
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

10 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: Trimmer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 25 ft · Paved
🚐 02, Loop: Trimmer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 55 × 22 ft · Paved
🚐 03, Loop: Trimmer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 105 × 29 ft · Paved
🚐 04, Loop: Trimmer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 78 × 16 ft · Paved
🚐 05, Loop: Trimmer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 66 × 24 ft · Paved
⛺ 06, Loop: Trimmer Loop Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 07, Loop: Trimmer Loop Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 08, Loop: Trimmer Loop Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 09, Loop: Trimmer Loop Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 10, Loop: Trimmer Loop Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews (158)

What Guests Are Saying

Trimmer Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful setting, ideal for fishing, kayaking, and enjoying nature, with good shade and proximity to the lake. Many visitors appreciate the cleanliness and maintenance of the campground, although some have noted that the bathrooms require attention. Despite minor inconveniences like low lake levels and occasional disturbances, overall experiences are positive, with many eager to return.

Review Summary

3.7
158 reviews
5
43.0%
68
4
24.1%
38
3
10.8%
17
2
8.9%
14
1
13.3%
21

Joanna L

Verified

August 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: Trimmer Loop

1

Terrible place to camp !! No trees for shade! If you think you need blankets you don’t ! Bathrooms are locked and the ones are open are TERRIBLE !! Nearest store are 20 to 25 minutes away. The only bright side was the view of the lake but going down to the lake take a car. Once you get down there’s so many rocks water spells very moldy because of how much mud there was.

Annika B

Verified

October 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: Trimmer Loop

3

Generally a nice campsite. Very isolated. Unfortunately, the app didn't tell us when booking that the restrooms were out of service, but it was fine for one night. We were traveling with a 21-foot RV.

Annika B

Verified

October 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: Trimmer Loop

3

Generally a nice campsite. Very isolated. Unfortunately, the app didn't tell us when booking that the restrooms were out of service, but it was fine for one night. We were traveling with a 21-foot RV.

Matthew S

Verified

November 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: Trimmer Loop

1

First thing you do when you get here? Pay twenty bucks a night to sleep outside. No joke. We spent half the day driving around trying to find a spot that wasn’t full, and when we finally did, the ranger treated it like a hotel check-in. $20 a night for dirt and flies SO MANY FLIES.

Then a family emergency hit, and we had to leave early. I asked for a refund nothing crazy, just for the nights we didn’t stay. Over a week later, the only thing they sent me was a “please leave a review” email. So here it is.

If you’re thinking about coming here, don’t. The lake’s disgusting this time of year, the staff’s tone-deaf, and the place just isn’t worth the money or the hassle. there was only one part of the trip that I will remember and it was nowhere near the camp site a little family owned shop called "The I forget shop" if I ever go back it will only be for those sweet people, got a question about fishing they got a answer, hunting they know all about it, they know it all great people and gave us free coffee for the road.

Matthew S

Verified

November 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: Trimmer Loop

1

First thing you do when you get here? Pay twenty bucks a night to sleep outside. No joke. We spent half the day driving around trying to find a spot that wasn’t full, and when we finally did, the ranger treated it like a hotel check-in. $20 a night for dirt and flies SO MANY FLIES.

Then a family emergency hit, and we had to leave early. I asked for a refund nothing crazy, just for the nights we didn’t stay. Over a week later, the only thing they sent me was a “please leave a review” email. So here it is.

If you’re thinking about coming here, don’t. The lake’s disgusting this time of year, the staff’s tone-deaf, and the place just isn’t worth the money or the hassle. there was only one part of the trip that I will remember and it was nowhere near the camp site a little family owned shop called "The I forget shop" if I ever go back it will only be for those sweet people, got a question about fishing they got a answer, hunting they know all about it, they know it all great people and gave us free coffee for the road.

Janet H

Verified

November 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Trimmer Loop

5

Nice spot, away from most. Closest to the bathrooms - but still far enough where it’s not a bother. The site fit a 5 person tent. Has a regular picnic table, small tall table, pole with hooks and a fire pit.

Janet H

Verified

November 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Trimmer Loop

5

Nice spot, away from most. Closest to the bathrooms - but still far enough where it’s not a bother. The site fit a 5 person tent. Has a regular picnic table, small tall table, pole with hooks and a fire pit.

Girma J

Verified

December 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: Trimmer Loop

4

Trimmer Campground is a calm and peaceful place with a beautiful view. AT&T service works well here, which is a big plus. It’s not the best spot for hiking or biking since there aren’t many trails, but it’s great for boating and fishing. If you’re looking for a quiet place to relax by the water, this is a good choice.

Girma J

Verified

December 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: Trimmer Loop

4

Trimmer Campground is a calm and peaceful place with a beautiful view. AT&T service works well here, which is a big plus. It’s not the best spot for hiking or biking since there aren’t many trails, but it’s great for boating and fishing. If you’re looking for a quiet place to relax by the water, this is a good choice.

Keith K

Verified

April 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Trimmer Loop

1

Need to reopen the restrooms for showers.

Location & Directions for Trimmer Campground

Po Box 117, Piedra, CA 93649 United States

Elevation: 304 ft

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 mi; the entrance to Trimmer Recreation Area ...

Nearest town

Piedra, CA - 954 mi

About over 15 hr (911 min) to downtown

Highway access

Trimmer Campground is accessible via Highway 180/Kings Canyon Highway, which connects to Fresno and provides access to the surrounding area.

Nearby National Park

Yosemite National Park

Big Oak Flat Entrance

Approximate driving time: over 1 hr (64 min)

Policies & Rules

General

  • Maximum 2 vehicles per campsite.
  • Maximum 8 persons per campsite.
  • Maximum 14 day camping limit.
  • Due to low water levels, lake access from the campground may not be available.
  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
  • All generators need to be turned off during quiet hours.

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Last updated: October 18, 2026

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