Camping among the Pines at Bass Lake
Bass Lake is owned by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, but much of the surrounding land is part of the Sierra National Forest. A number of well-maintained and popular Forest Service Campgrounds are located along
the southwestern shore of the lake.
Summer Interpretive Programs are offered at the lake. Also, Bass Lake is a great place for day hikes. Nearby are the Way of the Mono Interpretative Trail, along with Willow Creek,
Goat Mountain and Spring Cove trails.
Bass Lake holds an annual 4th of July Fireworks show and several arts and crafts shows. The Smokey Bear
10k and 2-Mile Fun Run and Walk is usually held in late September.
Bass Lake Campgrounds
Forks Campground
Location: West side of the lake
Campground Facilities: 31 Campsites, Flush Toilets, Piped Water
Campsite Amenities: Picnic Tables, Grills and Fire Rings
Reservations: (877) 444-6777 or
Recreation.gov - Forks Campground
Note: Open May 1 - September 13
Fees: $52 for single site, During holidays fees increase $2 per night
Lupine and Cedar Bluff Campgrounds
Location: West side of the lake, two campgrounds adjacent to one another. Cedar Bluff has larger campsites designed for 12 to 24 people each.
Campground Facilities: 113 Campsites, Flush Toilets, Piped Water
Campsite Amenities: Picnic Tables, Grills and Fire Rings, Trailers up to 40'
Reservations for Lupine Campground: (877) 444-6777 or Recreation.gov - Lupine Campground
Reservations for Cedar Bluff Campground: (877) 444-6777 or Recreation.gov - Cedar Bluff Campground
Note: Open year-round
Lupine Fees: $52 for single site; During holidays fees increase $2 per night.
Cedar Bluff Fees: $104 for double site, $208 for quad; During holidays fees increase $4-$8 per night.
Spring Cove Campground
Location: Southwest side of the lake
Campground Facilities: 63 Campsites, Flush Toilets, Piped Water, Trailers up to 30'
Campsite Amenities: Picnic Tables, Grills and Fire Rings
Reservations: (877) 444-6777 or Recreation.gov - Spring Cove Campground
Note: Open May 15 - September 12
Fees: $52 for single site; During holidays fees increase $2 per night.
Wishon Point Campground
Location: South end of the lake
Campground Facilities: 31 Campsites, Flush Toilets, Piped Water
Campsite Amenities: Picnic Tables, Grills and Fire Rings
Reservations: (877) 444-6777 or Recreation.gov - Wishon Point Campground
Note: Open April 28 - September 6
Fees: $52 for single site, $84 for double; During holidays fees increase $2 per night for single sites, $4 for doubles.
Recreation Point Group Campsites
Location: Northwest side on a cove overlooking the lake
Campground Facilities: 4 Group Campsites, Flush Toilets, Piped Water, Volleyball Court (bring your own net), Baseball Field
Campsite Amenities: Group Sizes 30 - 50 People, Tent Camping Only, Picnic Tables, Grills
Reservations: (877) 444-6777 or
Recreation.gov - Recreation Point Group Campsites
Note: Open year-round, No RVs or Trailers
Fees per Night: Knoll Site $239, Scout Site $358, Acorn Site $397
Bass Lake Lodging
Miller's Landing Resort
37976 Road 222, on the southwest end of the lake.
(559) 642-3633 Website: Miller's Landing
Resort Facilities: Marina, General Store, Grill
Accommodations: Vacation Homes (cabins) located in forest setting. All with kitchens. Many have fireplaces, dishwashers,
cable television
The Pines Resort
Road 432 at the north end of the lake.
Resort Phone: (800) 350-7463 Website: The Pines Resort
Resort Facilities: Main Lodge, Retail Village, Full Marina, Boat Rentals, Tennis Courts, Swimming Pool, Spa.
Accommodations: 84 Chalets, 20 Lakefront Suites, 2 Private Vacation Homes
The Forks Resort
39150 Road 222, Bass Lake, CA, on the west side of the lake
Resort Phone: (559) 642-3737 Website: The Forks Resort
Resort Facilities: Dock, Boat Rentals, Cabins, Restaurant, Store, Restrooms
Cabins and Townhouses: All with full kitchens, porches, BBQs, Satellite TV, AC. Four night minimum during summer.
