Openings · last 7 days
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Availability is not tracked here yet
Campsite Sniper does not currently hold availability data for Dorabelle Campground. That is a gap in what Campsite Sniper tracks — it does not mean the facility is full, closed, or unavailable. Recreation.gov may well be showing open dates right now.
The site details and map below come from the public Recreation.gov record and are accurate. For current dates and to book, go to Recreation.gov.
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232821
When Dorabelle Campground reopens
Dorabelle Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
25
Openings · last 90 days
140
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dThursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 39 of 140 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Thursday (27.9%), with Sunday (28) and Tuesday (18) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 00:00 and 15:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 44 of 140 detected openings (31.4%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Pacific Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 6 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 3–13.2 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 018 | 9 | 6.4% |
| 050 | 9 | 6.4% |
| 035 | 8 | 5.7% |
| 060 | 5 | 3.6% |
Site 018 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 9. One free watch covers every site here.
About Dorabelle Campground
Overview
Dorabelle Campground is a popular family camping destination above Shaver Lake. Some sites are shaded by a thick stand of fir, cedar and pine trees, while other sites are more open.
This camp is a great base for experiencing the wide variety of recreational activities in the area. Boats can be moored nearby and some sites offer views of the lake.
Recreation
Hikers can access 5 trails from the campground: Dinkey Road (.5 miles), Musick Meadow (.75 miles), Peninsula Loop (1 mile), Burr Meadow (1.5 miles) and Osprey Cove (2 miles). Horseback riding is also offered nearby.
Popular activities at Shaver Lake include swimming, motorized boating, canoeing, kayaking, water skiing, jet skiing, windsurfing, sailing and fishing. Anglers can fish for kokanee salmon, rainbow trout, brown trout, smallmouth bass, catfish and bluegill.
Natural Features
Surrounded by dense pine forest, Shaver Lake is a popular destination within the High Sierra Ranger District. It sits at an elevation of 5,500 feet and is known for its variety of fish.
The Sierra National Forest, located on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada, is known for its spectacular mountain scenery and abundant natural resources.
The terrain includes rolling, oak-covered foothills, heavily forested middle elevation slopes and the starkly beautiful alpine landscape of the High Sierra.
64 monitored sites1 FCFS siteRVs up to 55 ftNo hookups57 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 12
Getting there
From Clovis: Take Highway 168 north for 49 miles to the town of Shaver Lake. Turn right on Dorabelle Road and go .5 miles to the campground. Campground registration information is at the campground entry station.
BoatingCampingFishingHikingSwimming SiteWater Sports
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02 · Field Photos · roll CS-232821 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-232821 · Dorabelle Campground · CA12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Dorabelle Campground?
Online reservations for this facility, where offered, are made through Recreation.gov. Campsite Sniper has also detected 140 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper does not currently hold availability data for Dorabelle Campground, so there is nothing to date here. That is a gap in coverage — it does not mean the facility is full or closed. Check Recreation.gov for current dates.
How often do new openings appear at Dorabelle Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 140 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Dorabelle Campground?
Thursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 39 of 140 (27.9%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Which sites at Dorabelle Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
34 of the 59 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 55 ft.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Dorabelle Campground?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 6 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 3-13.2 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
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