Friday, February 13, 2015

Shaver Lake Camping Packages Have Really Taken Off

By Beryl Dalton


There are many people that simply can't wait for their vacation to start so that they can get out into nature. The Shaver Lake camping grounds in Fresno County in California is a place that offers nature in abundance. It is a manmade lake and has a melancholy logging theme as the land was considerably logged while been constructed.

It is an artificial reservoir that is used to store water situated in the National forest of Fresno County. There are many smaller streams that flow into the lake and it also gets its supply from underground tunnels. It was completed in 1927 and was built in fifteen meter blocks with copper sheeting to help keep it leak free. A small amount of water is fed off into Stevenson Creek for wildlife and the rest is diverted to Big Creek where it will help to power hydroelectric plants.

Unlike many other camping places they do offer camp sites with electricity as well as internet and cable television. There is a picnic area but at the moment is in the process of getting revamped so will remain closed until construction ends. There is however other sites that one can stop at along Dinkey Creek that are just as quiet and restful.

There was once a railroad that operated and was a standard gauge track. It is estimated that sixty percent of all lines around the world are made from this gauge. Its main purpose was to move wood that had been cut down to sawmills and lumber yards. It was eventually abandoned in 1927 after been in use for thirty six years.

Fresno County was first discovered by the Spaniards and in 1846 became a part of the United States of America. This was because of the Mexican War as a result of a border dispute between Mexico and Texas. There were more than seven different battles but the most well known one was The Alamo. The American Army won many and in 1848 it ended with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. Mexico then sold off more than half of their land to the United States.

In the beginnings of this town there were many fires and floods which caused enormous damage. In later years oil was discovered in the western part which created an economic boom. It was the largest field of oil in California and is now the eighth largest in the state.

Many prefer to stay in cabins instead of camping and there are a variety of different places where one can spend a few days. There are hotels as well as log cabins to choose from. There are a few that are only five minutes drive from the lake. Many can sleep multiple guests at a time.

During the rainy season, camping can be a problem as the reservoir fills and the shore has limited space to set up on. There is a little shop that offers ice, drinks, fuel as well as fishing equipment. This is an experience that will keep one coming back as often as possible, to relive the moments of fun and being one with the wild time and again.




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