Bretz Mill Campground

Shaver Lake, CA · Campground

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Shaver Lake
#2
of 32 hotels
City Percentile
90%
rating percentile
Address
Bretz Mill Campground, Shaver Lake, CA 93664
Phone
(559) 855-5355
Website
www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sierra/recarea/?recid=45502

Bretz Mill Campground is a hotel located in Shaver Lake, CA. It is one of 32 hotels listed in Shaver Lake. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Shaver Lake city average of 4.5 stars. It ranks #2 among Shaver Lake hotels by combined rating and review volume. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Customer Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.0 Lisa Xiong · Jun 2025

We had our first annual church camp last weekend. Definitely a great spot to start it off. Pros: 1. Knee high waters for younger kids 2. 9 ft deep spot for older kids and adults 3. Multiple camp sites 4. Food storage boxes 5. Restroom was cleaned during our stay 6. Quick drive to get wood for fire Cons: 1. Skunks, there's a gang of them and they're not scared 2. It was cold at night but really, really hot during the day unless you're in the shade 3. When you turn onto Tollhouse, the road is really curvy. Some of our party had to take dramamine. No shower No water (use the creek) FCFS, no reservations or fees

★★★★★ 5.0 beyondnature1980 · May 2024

​Bretz Mill is a true hidden gem in the High Sierra. If you are looking for a peaceful, primitive camping experience away from the crowds of Shaver or Huntington Lake, this is it. The sites are well-spaced and the proximity to the creek provides a perfect natural soundtrack. ​I was fascinated by the history of the old sawmill that used to be here—it adds a really unique layer to the atmosphere. I actually filmed a full 30-minute walkthrough and historical overview of this site on my YouTube channel, beyondnature1980, if you want to see exactly what the road in and the campsites look like before you head up! Perfect spot for those who value solitude and nature.

★★★★★ 5.0 Dee H · Aug 2025

Beautiful camping off the beaten path. Bring water, TP, and bear spray. Keep a clean campsite!

★★★★☆ 4.0 Cecelia Garcia · Jun 2024

Very remote location. First come, first serve. No reservation fees. Near the creek. Its very shallow so our children can enjoy the stream, within eye-distance, worry-free.

★★★★★ 5.0 Jack · Feb 2020

Very quiet . Very clean restrooms . Plenty of fire wood clean camp sights

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