Lily Pad Campground
Lilypad Campground @ Lake Wishon Reservoir
Sierra National Forest, California
East of in Fresno, historic village of Clovis is a good lunch stop in route. Drive up mountain on Hwy. 168, turn right at Shaver Lake on to Dinkey Creek Rd. Now you will clock the mileage 28.7 miles to the camp. Drive past McKinley Grove and past Dinkey Creek. Follow signs to Wishon Reservoir. This campground is located adjacent to the road before you reach the dam.
All this travel time will have you asking 'is it worth it'? The answer is 'yes'..... if you want an uncrowded lake with plenty of wilderness surrounding you. Lake Wishon is a hydroelectric reservoir operated by PG&E
Lily Pad Campground
Central Sierra Wishon Lake Camping -15 camp sites on Wishon Lake @ 6500' elevation
first come, first served camping
Max Camper Length: 35'
Rangers Office: 559-855-5355
Large granite boulder coves provide cubby-hole privacy w/ shady trees and well spaced camp sites. Very unique design with paved driveways, adequate for handicapped camping with some sites with better access than others. 4 camp sites are considered walk-in sites.
Lake views from camps are only a mere climb up to the top of the nearest granite, which will show you just how close you are sleeping to the big water.
As with any Sierra location, holiday and summer weekends are the most
busy. Tourists, family campers and RVers are all out enjoying the
sunshine. Mid-week camping is good for fishing, relaxing w/ peace and
quiet. Off season is best for having the place to yourself.
Outdoor recreation in the area include - hiking, camping, backpacking, rock climbing, mountaineering, sightseeing,
kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking, off-roading, creek fishing, lake fishing.
Neighboring Wishon Village has a small general store, RV park w/ wifi & boat rentals.