Shaver Lake, is a small mountain community located on the western slope of the southern Sierra Nevada Mountains in central California.  With its lush and healthy forests, clean crisp air and the beautiful alpine lakes, this area provides some of the best recreational activities anywhere in California.

Just a 45 minute drive east of Fresno, at Shaver Lake you’ll find great fishing, camping, water skiing, wake boarding, jet skiing, party barging, horseback riding,   hiking and mountain biking.  With accommodations that range from rustic to luxurious, restaurants serving everything from hamburgers to gourmet meals; entertainment that ranges from live dance bands at the local taverns to live outdoor jazz festivals in the Forest Theatre, you are sure to find just what you want here.

A short drive up the mountain from Shaver lake brings you to the beautiful Huntington Lake.  In addition to   being one of the top 10 sailing lakes in the country.  Huntington Lake offers great fishing, camping, biking, hiking, power boating and horseback riding.  It’s also the gateway to the spectacular Kaiser pass, a stunning wilderness area with unlimited recreational activities.

Also located on Huntington Lake is Sierra Summit  Mountain Resort, where you’ll find snow skiing and boarding all winter long.  Sierra Summit has just what you are looking for; it’s an excellent family adventure  that also has an awesome terrain park, pipes and fun zones for skiers and snowboarders of all ages. 

Although the community of Shaver lake is still quaint and quiet, it is growing with those who have discovered it’s clean air, lush forested lakes, community spirit and over all charm.  And, it’s still a surprisingly affordable resort area.  

Shaver Lake Chamber of Commerce

For your real estate needs, visit:

Century 21 Sierra Realtors 

For your recreational rental needs, visit:

K & K Property Management

Lodging in Shaver Lake, visit:

Shaver Lake Village Hotel

Shaver Lake Village Hotel is located in the town of Shaver Lake about 60 miles east of Fresno California. Located in the Sierra National Forest, Shaver Lake is at an elevation of about 5500 feet in the clean mountain air. The mountains in the summer offer mild temperatures and winter provides excellent skiing conditions. Shaver Lake Village Hotel is an ideal jumping off point for recreational activities. Summer time activities include, but not limited to: sailing, water skiing, hiking, mountain climbing and fishing. Wintertime offers snow mobiling, snow skiing, snow boarding and for the more adventurous, cross-country skiing. The town of Shaver Lake is the entrance to six major mountain lakes: Huntington, Florence, Wishon, Courtwright, Edison and of course, Shaver Lake.