There are many people that simply can't wait for their vacation to start so that they can get out into nature. The Shaver Lake camping grounds in Fresno County in California is a place that offers nature in abundance. It is a manmade lake and has a melancholy logging theme as the land was considerably logged while been constructed.
It is an artificial reservoir that is used to store water situated in the National forest of Fresno County. There are many smaller streams that flow into the lake and it also gets its supply from underground tunnels. It was completed in 1927 and was built in fifteen meter blocks with copper sheeting to help keep it leak free. A small amount of water is fed off into Stevenson Creek for wildlife and the rest is diverted to Big Creek where it will help to power hydroelectric plants.
For the fisherman there is a large variety of fish that can be caught. The rainbow trout, Kokannee salmon as well as catfish and bluegills are abundant. Many people come from far and wide for the fishing and it is open year round.
For those that prefer not to camp but to rent houses there are many around that will ensure comfort and privacy. The Natal Granite Retreat is a beautiful five bedroom and five bathroom house that can sleep up to twenty people at a time. It is about four thousand square feet with a spacious kitchen and pool table. It is about a forty five minute drive from the town where there are many restaurants and gift shops to browse in.
They are open all year and the average amount per night is $39. They can however range from $30 - $48 depending on the amount of people and camping units used. For a group of people the rates can be from $150 to $375 per night.
In the beginnings of this town there were many fires and floods which caused enormous damage. In later years oil was discovered in the western part which created an economic boom. It was the largest field of oil in California and is now the eighth largest in the state.
The diehard hikers actually make this distance in a single trip. It does however take considerable planning as well as dedication to complete it. It is thought that out of the three hundred that begin this trail yearly only about one hundred and eighty actually complete it. A certain amount of miles need to be completed each day so as to ensure they do not get trapped by the snow. There are many little towns that they will pass through where they are able to restock their supplies.
At the camping grounds, there is a tents only area where one can either be on the water front or inland. Dogs are welcome as long as they are on a leash at all times. There is also a clean bathhouse with coin operated showers, which you can also make use of.
It is an artificial reservoir that is used to store water situated in the National forest of Fresno County. There are many smaller streams that flow into the lake and it also gets its supply from underground tunnels. It was completed in 1927 and was built in fifteen meter blocks with copper sheeting to help keep it leak free. A small amount of water is fed off into Stevenson Creek for wildlife and the rest is diverted to Big Creek where it will help to power hydroelectric plants.
For the fisherman there is a large variety of fish that can be caught. The rainbow trout, Kokannee salmon as well as catfish and bluegills are abundant. Many people come from far and wide for the fishing and it is open year round.
For those that prefer not to camp but to rent houses there are many around that will ensure comfort and privacy. The Natal Granite Retreat is a beautiful five bedroom and five bathroom house that can sleep up to twenty people at a time. It is about four thousand square feet with a spacious kitchen and pool table. It is about a forty five minute drive from the town where there are many restaurants and gift shops to browse in.
They are open all year and the average amount per night is $39. They can however range from $30 - $48 depending on the amount of people and camping units used. For a group of people the rates can be from $150 to $375 per night.
In the beginnings of this town there were many fires and floods which caused enormous damage. In later years oil was discovered in the western part which created an economic boom. It was the largest field of oil in California and is now the eighth largest in the state.
The diehard hikers actually make this distance in a single trip. It does however take considerable planning as well as dedication to complete it. It is thought that out of the three hundred that begin this trail yearly only about one hundred and eighty actually complete it. A certain amount of miles need to be completed each day so as to ensure they do not get trapped by the snow. There are many little towns that they will pass through where they are able to restock their supplies.
At the camping grounds, there is a tents only area where one can either be on the water front or inland. Dogs are welcome as long as they are on a leash at all times. There is also a clean bathhouse with coin operated showers, which you can also make use of.
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