Guidebook for Shaver area
Parks & Nature
McKinley Grove is a stand of virgin, mostly mature Giant Sequoia trees, with the largest being over 230 feet tall. Mature sequoias average 15 ft. in diameter and 250 feet in height.At the turn of the century, fallen trunks of giant sequoias served as cabins and tables. Some cut stumps were so large they served as dance floors that would accommodate two or three dozen couples. McKinley Grove was originally called the Washington Grove and then Dusy Grove in honor of a colorful local settler. It was later named McKinley Grove after the 25th president of the United States. Because there were no roads or trails nearby, McKinley Grove remained undiscovered until 1869. Even then few people visited the site. The grove remains in the public domain, but has been protected by the Sierra Forest Reserve since 1893.
Take Hwy 168 east from Clovis toward Prather. Continue through Prather to Shaver Lake. Just before you reach the Village of Shaver Lake turn right on Dinkey Creek Road. Travel 11.7 miles east to the Intersection of the Dinkey Creek Road and the McKinley Grove Road. Turn right and travel 5.7 miles north on the McKinley Grove Road to the picnic area.
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Mckinley Grove
McKinley Grove is a stand of virgin, mostly mature Giant Sequoia trees, with the largest being over 230 feet tall. Mature sequoias average 15 ft. in diameter and 250 feet in height.At the turn of the century, fallen trunks of giant sequoias served as cabins and tables. Some cut stumps were so large they served as dance floors that would accommodate two or three dozen couples. McKinley Grove was originally called the Washington Grove and then Dusy Grove in honor of a colorful local settler. It was later named McKinley Grove after the 25th president of the United States. Because there were no roads or trails nearby, McKinley Grove remained undiscovered until 1869. Even then few people visited the site. The grove remains in the public domain, but has been protected by the Sierra Forest Reserve since 1893.
Take Hwy 168 east from Clovis toward Prather. Continue through Prather to Shaver Lake. Just before you reach the Village of Shaver Lake turn right on Dinkey Creek Road. Travel 11.7 miles east to the Intersection of the Dinkey Creek Road and the McKinley Grove Road. Turn right and travel 5.7 miles north on the McKinley Grove Road to the picnic area.
1 hour 20 minutes away.
Yosemite National Park is in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. It’s famed for its giant, ancient sequoia trees, and for Tunnel View, the iconic vista of towering Bridalveil Fall and the granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome. In Yosemite Village are shops, restaurants, lodging, the Yosemite Museum and the Ansel Adams Gallery, with prints of the photographer’s renowned black-and-white landscapes of the area.
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Yosemite National Park
1 hour 20 minutes away.
Yosemite National Park is in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. It’s famed for its giant, ancient sequoia trees, and for Tunnel View, the iconic vista of towering Bridalveil Fall and the granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome. In Yosemite Village are shops, restaurants, lodging, the Yosemite Museum and the Ansel Adams Gallery, with prints of the photographer’s renowned black-and-white landscapes of the area.
As you approach the Huntington Lake area (about 20 miles from Shaver Lake), you will cross a bridge. At that point, watch for the large Mono Hot Springs directional sign pointing to the right (16 miles to Mono Hot Springs). If you end up at Lakeshore Resort, you have missed the Mono Hot Springs exit by about 1/2 mile. The first 5 miles of the Kaiser Pass road is a nice smooth two lane road. Then the last 12 miles turns into a rather narrow and curvy more or less one lane road but paved. You can only drive about 20 MPH. There are only 3 areas that are cliffy. Don’t let the road bother you, there has never been a serious accident on the road for the last 80 years.
There are numerous turn outs along the road but sometimes when vehicles meet, one vehicle has to back up a little for a turn out; it is usually best to back up past the turn out using only your side mirrors and then drive forward into the turn out. Along the way, especially once over 9,200 ft. Kaiser Pass, you are in a different world; there are many scenic turn outs to view some really spectacular Wilderness scenes. After going about 8 miles on this road you will see a small Forest Service Ranger Station to the left, and then two miles ahead watch for a sign directing a left hand turn to Mono Hot Springs and Edison Lake.
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Mono Hot Springs
As you approach the Huntington Lake area (about 20 miles from Shaver Lake), you will cross a bridge. At that point, watch for the large Mono Hot Springs directional sign pointing to the right (16 miles to Mono Hot Springs). If you end up at Lakeshore Resort, you have missed the Mono Hot Springs exit by about 1/2 mile. The first 5 miles of the Kaiser Pass road is a nice smooth two lane road. Then the last 12 miles turns into a rather narrow and curvy more or less one lane road but paved. You can only drive about 20 MPH. There are only 3 areas that are cliffy. Don’t let the road bother you, there has never been a serious accident on the road for the last 80 years.
There are numerous turn outs along the road but sometimes when vehicles meet, one vehicle has to back up a little for a turn out; it is usually best to back up past the turn out using only your side mirrors and then drive forward into the turn out. Along the way, especially once over 9,200 ft. Kaiser Pass, you are in a different world; there are many scenic turn outs to view some really spectacular Wilderness scenes. After going about 8 miles on this road you will see a small Forest Service Ranger Station to the left, and then two miles ahead watch for a sign directing a left hand turn to Mono Hot Springs and Edison Lake.
Food Scene
If you want a great steak, this is the place. Make reservations , it gets busy!
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Trading Post
41760 Tollhouse RdIf you want a great steak, this is the place. Make reservations , it gets busy!
Best burgers in town. Yelp gave this place bad reviews but it's under new ownership.. A must try!
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Hungry Hut
42008 Tollhouse RdBest burgers in town. Yelp gave this place bad reviews but it's under new ownership.. A must try!
Shaver Lake Pizza
41820 Tollhouse RdLiterally the Best pizza around! Sometimes a little wait.
Shaver Coffee & Deli
41758 Tollhouse RdTry the famous Chunky Bread!
Seasons Bistro and Tavern
41830 Tollhouse RdBest food in town. Call ahead for reservations.
Ositos Mexican Pub
41203 Tollhouse RdNew place in town!
Drinks & Nightlife
Mono Wind Casino
37302 Rancheria LnFor the high rollers! And they have great food!
Shaver Lake Pub N Grub
41782 Dorabella RdBar and restaurant
Stonehouse Tavern & Eatery
33071 Auberry RdGreat place for music and beer
Arts & Culture
There is a lot of history here and a great hike right behind the museum!
The Central Sierra Historical Society and Museum, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) public benefit corporation. CSHS was founded in 1991, but its roots date back to the early 1980’s, when a group of individuals in the central Sierra recognized the need for an organized effort to preserve the fast-disappearing history of the area.
In addition to the museum building, CSHS is actively preserving local historical treasures, such as a 1902 Dolbeer Steam Donkey, a 1912 caboose from the SJ&E Railroad, a 1920 Mack Truck, the Pine Logging Camp, and collecting the oral histories of area pioneers. The “Museum Without Walls” series of lectures, field trips, and social events have helped to build educational programs. There is a demonstration only powerhouse on the grounds that was dedicated in 2013. This is the only running powerhouse in a museum setting throughout the whole world. The gift shop at the museum provides adults’ and children’s’ books on California history, Native American culture, pioneer lives, natural history, wildlife, environmental issues facing the West, and recreational activities in the Sierra.about-us-train
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Central Sierra Historical Society
42642 Tollhouse RdThere is a lot of history here and a great hike right behind the museum!
The Central Sierra Historical Society and Museum, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) public benefit corporation. CSHS was founded in 1991, but its roots date back to the early 1980’s, when a group of individuals in the central Sierra recognized the need for an organized effort to preserve the fast-disappearing history of the area.
In addition to the museum building, CSHS is actively preserving local historical treasures, such as a 1902 Dolbeer Steam Donkey, a 1912 caboose from the SJ&E Railroad, a 1920 Mack Truck, the Pine Logging Camp, and collecting the oral histories of area pioneers. The “Museum Without Walls” series of lectures, field trips, and social events have helped to build educational programs. There is a demonstration only powerhouse on the grounds that was dedicated in 2013. This is the only running powerhouse in a museum setting throughout the whole world. The gift shop at the museum provides adults’ and children’s’ books on California history, Native American culture, pioneer lives, natural history, wildlife, environmental issues facing the West, and recreational activities in the Sierra.about-us-train
Shaver Lake Art Gallery
42136 Tollhouse RdGreat place to buy some souvenirs made by local artist.
Essentials
Mar-Val Food Stores Inc
29424 Auberry RdFull stop grocery store
Take and bake Pizza's. Pie's, pastries and yummy chili. Great price on fuel as well.
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CRESSMAN'S GENERAL STORE
36088 Tollhouse Rd
Take and bake Pizza's. Pie's, pastries and yummy chili. Great price on fuel as well.
CVS Pharmacy
40044 CA-49 13.7 miles down the hill by the roundabout
Ken's Market
42137 Tollhouse RdEntertainment & Activities
Grab a kayak or paddle board. Take a dip or go fishing!
Beautiful hikes in the surrounding areas.
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Shaver Lake
Grab a kayak or paddle board. Take a dip or go fishing!
Beautiful hikes in the surrounding areas.
Ski and snow board in the winter. Indian Pools right behind for a great hike or fishing in the summer.
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China Peak Fjallahótel
59265 CA-168Ski and snow board in the winter. Indian Pools right behind for a great hike or fishing in the summer.
Huntington Lake
A great lake for sailing, family picnics and hikes.
Sightseeing & Hikes
Great place to hike or fish!
Looking at a Sierra National Forest Map, Dinkey Creek is centrally located between Shaver Lake and Wishon Reservoir, approximately 65 northeast of Fresno, California, in the Sierra National Forest. Activities include river rafting (unguided, at your own risk), fly fishing in early spring, and stream fishing for rainbows as well as native brook trout and german browns. If fishing is a little too tame for your taste, try a number of nearby four-wheel drive trails which are rated from Class A to Class C depending on your expertise, available for use by vehicles, dirt bikes, bicycles, or hikers. If you prefer to hike, there are many options to explore — the Dinkey Lakes chain in the wilderness area where you can visit numerous lakes depending upon your energy level, Granite pools for a perfect day trip to a gorgeous hide away on upper Dinkey Creek, and much more.
Dinkey Creek Road
Dinkey Creek RoadGreat place to hike or fish!
Looking at a Sierra National Forest Map, Dinkey Creek is centrally located between Shaver Lake and Wishon Reservoir, approximately 65 northeast of Fresno, California, in the Sierra National Forest. Activities include river rafting (unguided, at your own risk), fly fishing in early spring, and stream fishing for rainbows as well as native brook trout and german browns. If fishing is a little too tame for your taste, try a number of nearby four-wheel drive trails which are rated from Class A to Class C depending on your expertise, available for use by vehicles, dirt bikes, bicycles, or hikers. If you prefer to hike, there are many options to explore — the Dinkey Lakes chain in the wilderness area where you can visit numerous lakes depending upon your energy level, Granite pools for a perfect day trip to a gorgeous hide away on upper Dinkey Creek, and much more.
Great hike, beautiful waterfalls! Burn off some energy!
Rancheria Falls, Huntington Lake is a 1 mile out and back trail located near the China Peak Mountain Resort that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible from April/May through September.
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Rancheria Falls
Great hike, beautiful waterfalls! Burn off some energy!
Rancheria Falls, Huntington Lake is a 1 mile out and back trail located near the China Peak Mountain Resort that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible from April/May through September.
Pine Logging Camp
This is a great place to hike around and see some history.
The Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad (YMSPRR) is a historic 3 ft (914 mm) narrow gauge railroad with two operating steam train locomotives located near Fish Camp, California, in the Sierra National Forest near the southern entrance to Yosemite National Park. Rudy Stauffer organized the YMSPRR in 1961, utilizing historic railroad track, rolling stock and locomotives to construct a tourist line along the historic route of the Madera Sugar Pine Lumber Company.
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Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad
56001 CA-41The Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad (YMSPRR) is a historic 3 ft (914 mm) narrow gauge railroad with two operating steam train locomotives located near Fish Camp, California, in the Sierra National Forest near the southern entrance to Yosemite National Park. Rudy Stauffer organized the YMSPRR in 1961, utilizing historic railroad track, rolling stock and locomotives to construct a tourist line along the historic route of the Madera Sugar Pine Lumber Company.