Camping at Bass Lake California
Camping at Bass Lake is as easy as calling 1-800-280-CAMP or (559) 642-3212. We will make camping and boating easy. We will either pick you up at your campsite to come rent at our marina, or we will provide your rental with an anchor so you can anchor (moor) right outside your campsite for your convenience. Most campsites are on the South Shore of the lake, across the street from the actual water-front. The town of Bass Lake (proper) and Bass Lake Boat Rentals is on the North Shore, just a stones throw from your camp site. You may want to camp as close to the town as possible if you have children (boat rentals and supplies are located in the ‘Town’ of Bass Lake). Bass Lake may be cooler at night, so bring warm sleeping clothes. The day temperature in the summer will be about 90 degrees, but the nights are often 60 degrees. We will be happy to assist with any camping needs or questions as well. We know the lake, like ‘Bo’ knows football.
National Forest Campgrounds
Cedar Bluff (1)
Click Here For Reservations Cedar Bluff is located near Bass Lake and is under the management of the California Land Management.
Important Information
Reservations must be made at least one day in advance. Check-in at Bass Lake office.
Directions
From Fresno, California, take Highway 41 north through Oakhurst. Turn right on Forest Road 222 (toward Bass Lake), keep right for 3.5 miles to the Bass Lake Campground office. Continue southeast on Forest Road 222 for approximately 2 3/4 miles to Cedar Bluff Campground. For more information about the park, please call (559) 642-3212
Chilkoot (2)
Click Here for Reservations Chilkoot is open Mid-May to Mid-September
Important Information
Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance. The camping fee includes entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle. Additional fees for extra vehicles will be collected at the campground. No all-terrain or off-highway vehicles allowed in the campground.
Directions
From Fresno: Take Highway 41 through Oakhurst, California. Turn east on Forest Road 222 (Bass Lake turnoff) and continue on for 7 miles. Turn left onto Beasore Road, follow Beasore Road for 5 miles to the Chilkoot Campground. For more information about the park, please call (559) 642-3212
Crane Valley (3)
Click Here for Reservations Open all year, Crane Valley is located at the north-west end of Bass Lake. This campground is managed by the California Land Management.
Important Information
Reservations must be made at least 1 day in advance. Check in at Bass Lake. No all-terrain or off-highway vehicles allowed in the campground. Complete rules are available at the office, or on bulletin boards in the campground. We value your comments. Please ask for a comment form.
Directions
From Fresno, California, take Highway 41 north through Oakhurst. Turn right on Forest Road 222, towards Bass Lake. Keep right for 3.5 miles to the campground. Crane Valley 39900 Road 222 Bass Lake CA 93604 For more information about the park, please call (559) 642-3212
Forks Campground (4)
Click Here for Reservations Open from May to mid-September.
Important Information
Reservations must be made at least 1 day in advance. Go to Bass Lake Campground office for check in. The camping fee includes entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle, additional fees for extra vehicles will be collected at the campground. No all-terrain or off-highway vehicles in the campground.
Directions
From Fresno, California, take Highway 41 north through Oakhurst. Turn right on Forest Road 222 (toward Bass Lake), keep right for 3.5 miles to the Bass Lake Campground office. After registering continue on for approximately 1 1/4 miles to the Forks Campground. For more information about the park, please call (559) 642-3212
Lupine(5)
Click Here for Reservations Open all year, Lupine Campground is operated by California Land Management. It is across from the lake on the south shore.
Important Information
Reservations must be made at least 1 day in advance. Check in at the Bass Lake campground office before setting up camp. The camping fee includes entry for one vehicle and one legally towed vehicle. An extra vehicle fee will be collected at the campground. No all-terrain or off-highway vehicles allowed in the campground.
Directions
From Highway 41, take Bass Lake turnoff, head southeast approximately 3.5 miles to the Bass Lake office. Continue approximately 2.75 miles to the Lupine Cedar Bluff Campground. For more information about the park, please call (559) 642-3212
Recreation Point (6)
Click for Reservations Open all year.
Important Information
Reservations must be made at least 1 day in advance. Check in at campground office. No trailers or RVs are allowed in this campground. No all-terrain or off-highway vehicles allowed in the campground.
Directions
From Fresno, California, take Highway 41 north through Oakhurst. Turn right on Forest Road 222 toward Bass Lake. Keep right for 3.5 miles to the campground registration office. For more information about the park, please call (559) 642-3212
Spring Cove (7)
Click Here for Reservations Open from mid-May to September.
Important Information
Reservations must be made at least 1 day in advance. Camping fee includes entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle. Additional fee of $5 per night will be collected at the campground for any extra vehicles. Check in at the registration office before setting up camp. No all-terrain or off-highway vehicles allowed in the campground.
Directions
From Fresno, CA, take Highway 41 north to Oakhurst, take Bass Lake turnoff (Forest Road 222). Travel southeast about 3.5 miles to the Bass Lake Campground registration office. Keep to your left and travel another 4 miles to the campground. For more information about the park, please call (559) 642-3212
Wishon Bass Lake (8)
Click Here for Reservations Open from early May to early September.
Important Information
Reservations must be made at least 1 day in advance. An additional fee will be collected on-site for second vehicle. Register prior to setting up camp. The camping fee included entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle. Additional fees for extra vehicles will be collected at the campground.
Directions
From Fresno, California, take Highway 41 north through Oakhurst. Turn right on Forest Road 222 toward Bass Lake. Keep right for 3.5 miles to the campground registration office. Keep left, and continue to the Wishon Bass Lake Campground. Wishon Bass Lake 399000 RD 222 BASS LAKE CA 93604 For more information about the park, please call (559) 642-3212
