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Shaver Lake Village Hotel
(559) 332-5821
Most people don't think about where the San Joaquin River actually starts.
Well there is a small campground managed by the Bureau of Land Management at the bottom of those giant mountains that you see while driving up Highway 168 toward Shaver Lake and Lakeshore, CA.
Are you looking for your next adventure in nature or
a unique film or photography
location in California?
The place is called
San Joaquin Gorge
Moo cows!
ADDRESS:
Bureau of Land ManagementSan Joaquin River Gorge Visitor CenterAuberry, CA 93602
LATITUDE/LONGITUDE:
37.0859, -119.5518
fee schedule
DIRECTIONS:
The San Joaquin River Gorge is located approximately five (5) miles northwest of the town of Auberry. The visitor center is located at 40060 Smalley Road, Auberry, California. Google Maps accurately locates the visitor center at it's actual location.
From Fresno, take CA-168 north. One mile after the town of Prather, turn left onto Auberry Road. Follow Auberry Road 2.9 miles through the town of Auberry and turn left at the Y onto Powerhouse Road. After 1.8 miles, turn left onto Smalley Road and follow it into the recreation area.
wild flowers
FEE DESCRIPTION:
The San Joaquin River Gorge is a Fee Use
site and requires that fees are paid promptly upon arrival. 
You are getting close
River Access
Move to higher ground.
PHONE:
Fee Schedule
- Day Use (per vehicle)………..$5
- Annual Pass…………………..$25
- Individual Campsite…………..$10
- Double Campsite (2 tables)….$15
- Equestrian Campsite…………$25
- Group Campground*…………$175
- Nuckahee Learning Center*…$300
- Interpretive Programs………..$10
Camping not really your thing?
Make reservations at a
hotel or cabin nearby.
Shaver Lake Village Hotel
(559) 332-5821
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For all crew and talent lodging needs during film production and location scouting days, please contact Shaver Lake Village Hotel.
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Blog written by:
George Ohan
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