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

Daniel G

Verified

September 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: Trimmer Loop

4

It was a very decent place when we went we didn't really have anybody there so it was very quiet no loud camping neighbors so that was good, the only bad thing about the whole deal was on our second night we had a guy in his motorhome that showed up and having a running the generator for the last 2 days straight that we were there, and it was 105 at least every day but besides that it was amazing!!!

Daniel G

Verified

September 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: Trimmer Loop

4

It was a very decent place when we went we didn't really have anybody there so it was very quiet no loud camping neighbors so that was good, the only bad thing about the whole deal was on our second night we had a guy in his motorhome that showed up and having a running the generator for the last 2 days straight that we were there, and it was 105 at least every day but besides that it was amazing!!!

Sharon L

Verified

August 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: Trimmer Loop

1

Just about the worst campground I've ever stayed at! Save ur money!

Lake was 22% full (per ranger) and most of shore is surrounded by Icky mud/cow poop. You can walk down the concrete boat ramp and water was actually ok.

No surprise campground smells like poop and was about a 100゚. Was only down to 86°at 1:45am! Campsites are practically on top of each other. Trash overflowing and bathroom dirty/trash.

Ranger was super nice and helpful.

Sharon L

Verified

August 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: Trimmer Loop

1

Just about the worst campground I've ever stayed at! Save ur money!

Lake was 22% full (per ranger) and most of shore is surrounded by Icky mud/cow poop. You can walk down the concrete boat ramp and water was actually ok.

No surprise campground smells like poop and was about a 100゚. Was only down to 86°at 1:45am! Campsites are practically on top of each other. Trash overflowing and bathroom dirty/trash.

Ranger was super nice and helpful.

richard b

Verified

August 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: Trimmer Loop

5

Great remote site. Very HOT with little shade for an August camp. Amazing for star gazing! Closest store is about 20min away. Decent restrooms with showers and running water near campsites. Lake is a long walk from campsites and there isn't any shade by lake. Bring shade, suncreen easy-up etc. Drivable down to lake with boat dock from campsites about 1/2 mi. Stayed 8/21

richard b

Verified

August 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: Trimmer Loop

5

Great remote site. Very HOT with little shade for an August camp. Amazing for star gazing! Closest store is about 20min away. Decent restrooms with showers and running water near campsites. Lake is a long walk from campsites and there isn't any shade by lake. Bring shade, suncreen easy-up etc. Drivable down to lake with boat dock from campsites about 1/2 mi. Stayed 8/21

Christopher J

Verified

July 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: Trimmer Loop

3

!!!!!! BE CAREFUL !!!!!! Please take your time to look around your campsite when you arrive. Unfortunately we did not, and my brother in law stepped on a broken tent stake that someone left behind. The stake was sticking out of the ground about 3-4 inches. so you can imagine we had to cut our trip short to take him to urgent care. I know the park rangers cannot avoid and catch everything when they sweep the campgrounds so I am not blaming them or the campsite. Inspecting our campsites in the future will now be #1 on our list when we arrive.3

Other than the unfortunate injury, the campsite is great to relax. There wasn't a lot of noise from other campsites and it is close to the lake so that is a bonus! We reserved campsite #8 & #9 and they both gave good shade until 8am and it got fresh around 8pm. Bathrooms and showers are actually pretty close than expected.

Christopher J

Verified

July 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: Trimmer Loop

3

!!!!!! BE CAREFUL !!!!!! Please take your time to look around your campsite when you arrive. Unfortunately we did not, and my brother in law stepped on a broken tent stake that someone left behind. The stake was sticking out of the ground about 3-4 inches. so you can imagine we had to cut our trip short to take him to urgent care. I know the park rangers cannot avoid and catch everything when they sweep the campgrounds so I am not blaming them or the campsite. Inspecting our campsites in the future will now be #1 on our list when we arrive.3

Other than the unfortunate injury, the campsite is great to relax. There wasn't a lot of noise from other campsites and it is close to the lake so that is a bonus! We reserved campsite #8 & #9 and they both gave good shade until 8am and it got fresh around 8pm. Bathrooms and showers are actually pretty close than expected.

Oscar M

Verified

July 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: Trimmer Loop

4

Restrooms could be better, everything else is fine

Oscar M

Verified

July 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: Trimmer Loop

4

Restrooms could be better, everything else is fine

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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