Just got back from a 2 night stay at Dorabelle campground and feel compelled to write a review…read morebased on the cleanliness of the bathrooms, Lol! The camp hosts take great pride in keeping the place clean, we saw someone cleaning the bathrooms multiple times a day. I'm telling you, you would never guess that these are non-flushing restrooms. They were immaculate. We stayed at spot #60, which is in the lower part of the loop and was a very short, easy walk, to the lake. The site was perfect, not too close to other sites so there was some privacy, and only one site away from the restrooms. Fair warning though, you do have to take some steps down from the parking spot to the actual site, so if you have a lot of stuff to carry, just be aware that you will need to travel down about 5-6 steps. The site itself has decent shade, the picnic table and fire pit are in great condition and there is a very nice, clean, open and perfectly flat spot to put your tent between two trees. If you forget something, "town" is just outside of the campground entrance, within a few minutes you have access to restaurants, and other stores. Somehow though, you feel off-grid, even though you are so close to town. We had full cell phone service, even though we chose to stay off our phones, if you needed to use them you totally could. Overall, I highly recommend this campground and we really enjoyed our stay

I had a very important family camping trip this weekend and I have to say Dorrabelle Campground was…read morejust such a beautiful experience not just for me but for my whole family. We will definitely return! I have to give a shoutout to the camp host Jamie! She is such a sweetheart and beautiful soul. She made the stay feel extra homey. It was a bit cold at night lowest 42 I believe and highs were 64 degrees. During day it was nice and warm with the sun shining. Ensure to bring lots of warm clothes to bundle up in the evening and be kind to the campground. Ensure to pack anything that was packed in to keep the area clean. Oh and be aware, you can hear wolves and coyotes throughout your stay. Ensure to keep all food put in a tote safely and in the provided camp storage so the bears are not attracted to your campsite. Keep a close eye on the little ones at all times!

Decent campsite .. we got lost for hours before check in .. check in is no where near campsite !!…read moreHost/campsite host was not helpful at all and other employees were not helpful we had asked where check in was and they said 3 miles past camp .. we drove 3 miles up and we still could not find it.. so we kept going further and further and it's more like 6 miles up !! Toilets were great they have flushing ones by group site !! But other than that it was a decent campsite !!

This campground was perfect. Nice, large sites, kept very clean by the camp hosts (The Curtis')…read more Flush toilets were a huge bonus. Situated right across the street from the lake and perpendicular to Billy Creek, the beauty of Huntington Lake completely surrounds you. Potable water was accessible from everywhere in the campground. We saw deer every single day we were here. We stayed in site 10 with a small travel trailer and two children and it was super easy to get in and out of. We will be back!

While the natural beauty of Rancheria Campground is undeniable, our excitement for our annual…read moreMemorial Day camp was completely overshadowed by the campground host's behavior. Without any reasonable cause, he approached our group at 12 noon and abruptly demanded that we turn off our music, which was neither loud nor disruptive. What made this worse was that other campsites were playing their music at much higher volumes, yet he chose to ignore them and single out our group. The situation escalated later that evening, around 8 PM, when our family was simply sharing stories and enjoying time around the campfire. The same host barged into our site and declared that we were "getting loud," warning us to quiet down and threatening to return "or else." Meanwhile, other campsites were openly showing movies and running loud sound systems without any intervention. This selective enforcement felt malicious, discriminatory, and completely unprofessional. No paying guest should ever feel targeted or treated unfairly, especially when others are allowed to do the very things we were reprimanded for. To make matters worse, the water service was never restored for the entire duration of our stay, an unacceptable inconvenience on top of everything else. Our group, along with our friends and family, will not be returning to Rancheria Campground. Beautiful scenery cannot make up for hostile treatment and inconsistent, disrespectful customer service.

Beautiful campsite #50 right on the water. Tree removal crews emptied water tanks without…read morepermission according to the ranger. This rendered the flushing restrooms unusable, sadly. Other than having to use the vault toilets (which were very clean) the campground and our site was excellent!

What an unforgettable getaway! from the moment we arrived, everything was absolutely perfect. The…read moreresort is beautiful, peaceful and the views are simply breathtaking. We stayed at A1 cabin was peaceful, spotless, cozy waking up to a peaceful surrounding. We also had the privilege of meeting the owner of Lakeshore, It was to see the passion, the hard work and the dedication that have gone into creating such a beautiful place. He has so much new things coming for this place. Highly recommend coming back to Lakeshore. One of our favorite parts was spending time at the saloon at night where we met so many wonderful people. Everyone was so welcoming and friendly specially Susan. My husband and I are restaurant owners, so we know when there's good food and good Service and let me tell you it was beyond amazing. Highly recommend to come to Lakeshore.

This place has a bar/saloon and also a restaurant. Both places have the same menu and the food is…read moreprepared in a food truck outside the building. They only serve breakfast in the summer months. The bar has table service as well as the restaurant. We ate in the bar side as a party of 5. Service was a bit slow but friendly. To eat I had the classic cheeseburger, which was a pretty standard burger. The onion rings on the side were great. My husband had the Brie and bacon burger, which he really enjoyed. A more unique item on their menu is the Huli Huli rice bowl, which my father-in-law said was delicious. Overall pretty standard, average mountain bar fare.

Even though we are "local," (Clovis) we have not spent time up at Shaver. We rented a cabin for the…read more4th of July and happily stumbled upon Shaver Coffee and Deli. What a hard-working, kind team! Despite the overwhelming crowds, the team was hustling and turning out super high quality food at a reasonable price, giant and delicious milkshakes, and high quality coffee. We felt like we were treated like regulars from our first trip. The monkey bread is ridiculously good and served still warm! The grill items were fantastic too. Hot tip: you can grab a menu and call your order in ahead, eliminate any wait, and get $1 off your order. Next time we will know ahead to make this our go to. Prices are very reasonable too! Thank you!

Went in today, it was weird walking in to a employee being berated by another coworker/ and then…read morethe same beautiful, brown haired bright eyed girl greeted us at the register. So talkative and sweet. but then she was quickly told not to take our order. The person that took our order was very serious, not friendly and just changed the whole tone of the environment. The coffee was fine, the monkey bread, good. We have been going there so long to our vacation cabin and , we love friendly, Service, and that is not what happened today.

Steak of the night was a ribeye meal with artisan mash potatoes. It was hearty and refueled me…read moreafter a hard day of shredding the gnar. Compliments to the chef on the entire meal, especially the sausage soup, it was an excellent addition to my night; I had two. Bravo Zulu to the bartending staff, they moved with a purpose and fostered a lively bar & restaurant ambiance. The Peak Old Fashion, and the China Peak to Manhattan drinks were expertly mixed, elevating my night; it was the perfect reset after a hard day. Bravo Zulu to the staff of China Peak for your vigilance and enthusiasm. The cogs of The Peak churn, well oiled, a living machine. SIGNED BIG CLIFF LONGFALL

Great service, good food, only place near china peak ski resort. Indulge in a culinary adventure at…read morethis food haven, boasting an extensive array of options sure to tantalize every taste bud. It's the ultimate destination to refuel after hitting the slopes.

Okay so the only reason why I know about this place is because of my mom. I wanted to go camping…read morelast year in 2014 (I got a 6 person tent at target for like $30 it was on hella clearance) so we went there. The drive there is intense the last couple of miles past North Fork. Take a car or truck you don't mind trekking a dirt road!! The place is actual perfection. We didn't have to pay you literally pull in and pick a spot. Each campsite has 1) a place to park a car marked with a wooden post on the ground 2) a bathroom (no running water) 3) a fire pit with a grill on top 4) a place to set up a tent I wouldn't recommend a RV or for people who don't like camping. The surrounding area is beautiful tall trees, quiet and there was literally only one other family there but it's like we were all alone. The falls are very close "over the bridge" and it is beautiful. I haven't been back sorry if info isn't 100% accurate but it's the best place I've camped in a while for free Like I said not a lot of amenities just good old fashioned camping

My husband and I made a recent trip to Lake Huntington and stayed at Catavee Campground at Campsite…read more#19 which was opening weekend (Memorial Day wknd end of May). We were mostly snowed in as the snowmelt had not completely gone away from winter but the picnic table, fire pit and most of an area for our tent were clear. And just enough of our driveway for our vehicle to fit. Then one of the park folks camp with a snowplow came to clear the remaining driveway the second morning we were there which was great. This site was incredible. The best features are that it is wide, so it is great for groups I would think. Multiple landings for tents available. We loved that it was shaded and bumped up against the stream/brook which vented out to peekaboo views of the lake. Campsite #21 right next door had direct views of the lake but also lent to more road traffic. Our site was very quiet. Mostly level ground. Definitely call ahead to check the weather and campsite status. We might not have gone had we known there was so much snow on the ground, but we made the best of it. Our camp host Bob was great and lent us a shovel the first night. Several park folks checked on us throughout the wknd. The bathrooms were also great. Flushable toilets. Very clean and well kept with tissue stocked throughout the weekend. My recommendations would be to bring a pop up solar shower since your only option in this area otherwise is the RV site in town for $5 per person which is completely disgusting. 6in of standing water with freezing cold water. Not worth it. Maybe also bring your own wash basins or something for dishwashing as there are no wash sinks nearby. Only a spicket at site #19 where you should not wash your dishes as it can clog the drain and attract bears and other critters. We did not see or hear any wildlife the entire time we were there. We brought our 22lb corgi daschund dog/love of our life and felt comfortable the whole time with her on a tie down stake. Definitely will go back and recommend this site to others!!

Wow! If you have yet to experience the beauty of Huntington Lake, then you are in luck! This past…read moreweekend my wife and I along with several family members of mine, booked a last minute camping trip to Catavee! We were all so happy with the experience. Here are a few things worth mentioning... #1: Sites 13 & 24 are two of the BEST sites at this small campground. If you are going with a group, these are the 2 you want to go for. 24 is nicer than 13 but each of these are on the same loop but back up to each other. As the pictures below show (hoping I can upload the ones we have) you are surrounded by lush forestry throughout your campsite. Luckily, you still feel like you can breathe even with the many trees. These two sites are also close enough to the water spout and the CLEAN restrooms! A small parking lot is also near these two sites as well. Keep in mind that this campground is very small, so really you are close enough to the ONE restroom facility at the camp no matter where you stay. #2: There are no showers in the Huntington Lake area. Luckily for us, a family member brought up a trailer but no one really worried about showering since we were only camping a few days. #3: During the weekdays, you will probably be the ONLY ones at this campsite. This was a huge bonus. During the weekend, just about every site was full which was totally fine because you are in good distance for proper privacy from other campsites. We stayed from Sat-Tues and the last couple days were very nice yet eerie as we were the only ones in the entire campground. Definitely gave us the seclusion and mountain experience we were hoping for! Very nice peaceful break! #4: The Lake is very close to camp. (Walking distance!) But, There are about 5-10 other campgrounds in the area. Keep this in mind when you are deciding. Best thing to do is call the campground registration office! They are very very helpful! They will help you make your selection on the campground that will be best for you. One other campsite that was literally sitting on the lake that we walked through was Deer Creek, and College Campground. If we go back, which we WILL, we will probably try one of these two campgrounds even though Catavee was perfect for us. #5: Rancheria Falls-probably one of the highlights of our trip. We drove our Chevy Tahoe all the way up the dirt road (don't worry, its bumpy but even small cars can make it up), parked, and headed onto the hike. This is a beautiful and very EASY hike to do with the whole family! We had our 3 year old son, and 13 month old daughter who was worn on the back and did it with no problem. BE ADVISED-it gets cliffy as you make your way to the falls. We did not let go of our son and kept him on the hillside of the trail. We hear of too many accidents when families go on hikes, so be very careful. Also-perfect trail to pack a lunch and eat somewhere on the way. There were only a few others doing the hike that we happened to walk past. It is beautiful and was definitely a highlight for us! It was 1 hour total round trip tops. #6: There are no bears that come through the campsites in the Huntington Lake area. This was very important for being my wife's first camping trip. She slept well at night! :)