Lake guide
Shaver Lake
Shaver Lake, Fresno County, CA
Overview
Shaver Lake is a Sierra National Forest reservoir in Fresno County, owned by Southern California Edison. The Fresno County Public Works department leases the public launch ramp from Edison and states that it does not control access to the ramp or its parking. The ramp is at 45795 Tollhouse Road, and Camp Edison, Edison's lakeside campground at 42696 Tollhouse Road, sits beside it.
The public ramp
The County says there are no fees for use of the ramps or parking. It is open April through October, seven days a week, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Vehicle and trailer parking is available. The state directory lists the launch at Camp Edison under County of Fresno operation.
Marinas
Shaver Lake Marina at Camp Edison offers a fuel dock, store and trailer parking. Sierra Marina, at the north end off Highway 168, has fuel, a store, marine service and wet and dry storage. The lake is popular for waterskiing, wakeboarding, tubing, personal watercraft, pontoons and fishing boats.
Rules
The Fresno County Sheriff's Boating Enforcement Unit patrols the lake, along with Pine Flat and Huntington. Boats travel counter-clockwise, with a 50 mph daytime limit and 5 mph at night. Edison's rules ask boaters to wear life jackets, watch for rocks near shore, fly a flag when swimmers are in the water, and keep out of the posted no-wake zones. Drones and fireworks are banned.
Getting there & access
By road
The County launch ramp is at 45795 Tollhouse Road in Shaver Lake. Camp Edison, with its campground, beach and day-use area, is at 42696 Tollhouse Road. Sierra Marina is on the north end of the lake off Highway 168.
Season and hours
The County lists the ramp as open April through October, seven days a week, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The County leases the property from Southern California Edison and says it does not control access to the launch or parking, so call the County Resources Division at (559) 600-3004 or Sierra Marina at (559) 841-3324 for current conditions.
On the water
Travel counter-clockwise. The day limit is 50 mph and the night limit is 5 mph. Watch for rocks near shore and stay out of the posted no-wake zones.
Mussel prevention
The Sheriff's boating page lists the Mussel Fee sticker among the requirements for registered vessels. Neither the County nor the DBW reservoir inspection list shows a Shaver-specific inspection, so contact the lake managers before you launch.
Amenities
- Public launch ramp — Free ramp and parking, April through October, 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
- Shaver Lake Marina — At Camp Edison: fuel dock, store, trailer parking
- Sierra Marina — North end, Highway 168: fuel, store, marine service, wet and dry storage
- Camp Edison — Campsites, day-use and picnic areas, showers, restrooms and a swimming area
- Shaver Lake Watersports — Watersports business between Camp Edison and Shaver Point
- Boating Enforcement Unit — Fresno County Sheriff patrol boats on the lake
Rules & official resources
- The County says there are no fees for use of the ramps or parking; the ramp is open April through October, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Counter-clockwise lake pattern, 50 mph daytime limit and 5 mph night limit on Pine Flat, Shaver and Huntington lakes
- Bow riding is prohibited, and boating under the influence at .08% BAC or higher is illegal
- Boaters must have registration, a life jacket per person, a charged fire extinguisher, a sound-signaling device and the Mussel Fee sticker; children under 13 wear a life jacket underway on vessels 26 feet or less
- Edison rules: life jackets required, stay out of posted no-wake zones, fly a flag when swimmers are in the water, no drones, no fireworks, no overnight lakeshore storage
- California Boater Card required for all operators of motorized vessels, regardless of age, since January 1, 2025
Common boat service needs here
Pre-season engine service
The ramp is open only April through October, so many boats are de-winterized in spring. Impeller, fuel-system and cooling checks are common before the first launch.
Find Marine Mechanics & Engine Service providers →Winterizing and storage
Mountain winters mean owners drain, fog and store boats. Sierra Marina offers wet and dry storage.
Find Marinas, Storage & Dock Services providers →Detailing and gelcoat
Pine pollen, dust and high-elevation UV oxidize gelcoat, so spring washdowns and wax are routine.
Find Boat Detailing & Washing providers →Canvas and covers
Snow load and UV damage covers and Bimini tops, and many owners replace them each spring.
Find Canvas, Covers & Upholstery providers →Guides & FAQs
Nearby providers
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Sources
- fresnocountyca.gov
- fresnosheriff.org
- dbw.parks.ca.gov
- parks.ca.gov
- shaverlakefun.org
- californiasgreatestlakes.com
Last verified October 5, 2026