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NRSO |
| description |
Trimmer Campground is a small facility on the shore of Pine Flat Lake in central California. Pine Flat Lake spans 20 miles in length and boasts 67 miles 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. |
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From Fresno, California, travel east on Highway 180/Kings Canyon Highway to the Clovis Avenue exit. Turn right onto North Clovis Avenue, and then immediately turn left on East Belmont Avenue. After about 13 miles the road veers left and becomes East Trimmer Springs Road. Continue traveling for approximately 20 miles; the entrance to Trimmer Recreation Area is on the right. |
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The campground is a small, single-looped facility with 10 individual campsites overlooking Pine Flat Lake. Each campsite features a picnic table, campfire ring and grill. The campground has a well lit, accessible restroom with flush toilets and free hot showers. A boat ramp and courtesy dock are adjacent to the campground, and a marina is close by. |
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TRIMMER CAMPGROUND |
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72331 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=72331&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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As of January 1, 2012, the campsite fee includes parking for two vehicles. Any additional vehicles parked within the campground, whether staying over night or just visiting, are required to pay an additional vehicle fee of $4.00 per day. These fees will be collected at the park by a Park Ranger. Many campsites will not accommodate more than two vehicles. Due to low lake levels, activities such as swimming, fishing, boating, jet skiing, and overall lake access may not be available at this recreation area and campground. Please contact the Park Headquarters Office at 559-787-2589 for more information and current lake conditions. 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. |
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Visitors can head upstream on Kings River to find superb whitewater rafting in spring and early summer, and scenic drives through Sierra National Forest and Kings Canyon National Park never cease to impress. |
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Pine Flat Lake is situated where oak and pine forests meet in the foothills of the central Sierra Nevada Mountains. It sits in Kings Canyon at the western edge of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Wildlife spotting opportunities include bobcats and red-tailed hawks. |
| recreationDescription |
Boating, jet skiing, water skiing and fishing are some of the most popular activities at the lake, and a full-service marina is available. The lake and surrounding watersheds have great fishing. Anglers will find wild trout above and in the lake, as well as large and smallmouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and planted trout. |