Swanson
Swanson is a national forest campground in California.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 37.09418, -119.27595
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sierra/recarea/?recid=45508
About Swanson
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.
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Mammoth Community Water District · 42 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- West Air · 39 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 691 designated routes (607 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Chawanakee | Private campground | 1.4 mi | — | — |
| Dorabelle Campground | National forest campground | 2.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| Dorabelle Campground | Private campground | 2.3 mi | — | — |
| Ponderosa Trailer Park | RV park | 2.4 mi | — | — |
| Camp Edison | Private campground | 2.5 mi | — | — |
| Dorabelle | National forest campground | 2.8 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.