Swanson Campground

in Sierra National Forest

The numbers that decide it

Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.

Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.

Swanson Campground

Shaded by dense pine trees, Swanson Campground is located near the town of Shaver Lake. Paved and dirt roads provide access to the campground. There is a vault toilet and each site has a table, fire ring and grill. A Campground Host is also on site. Visitors can experience a wide variety of recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking at nearby Shaver Lake.

Before you go

Season

June – September

Reservations

First-come, first-served

Fees

$32.00 per night, per single site $63.00 per night, per double site $10.00 per night, per additional vehicle

Restrictions

Maximum Length of stay = 14 days Maximum vehicle length = 25’ Maximum group size = 6 per site

Make it a night on a better road

Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.