Recreation Point
Open year-round. Day-use hours are 6am to 10pm. Fire danger is currently high but no fire restrictions are in effect. Reservations required through Recreation.gov.
Heat Advisory issued October 4 at 5:41PM PDT until October 7 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...High temperatures up to 104 degrees expected with the warmest temperatures will be located in the southern San Joaquin Valley. Overnight lows between 70 and 75 degrees expected in the Sierra Foothills where the thermal belt is strongest. * WHERE...San Joaquin Valley, Sierra Nevada foothills, and Coastal West Hills. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate to major risk of heat-related illnesses for much of the population, especially those without effective cooling or hydration.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Sierra National Forest Fire Restrictions
This order restricts fire use, smoking, internal combustion engines, and open‑flame tools to specific designated areas or conditions. Outside those approved locations, all such activities are prohibited under 36 C.F.R. § 261.52.
About
Recreation Point occupies a partially shaded cove on the northern end of Bass Lake in the Sierra National Forest's Bass Lake Ranger District. The campground offers four group tent-only sites: Knoll (30 people, $397/night), Lagoon (30 people, $239/night), Scout (45 people, $358/night), and Acorn (50 people, $397/night). Each site includes water faucets, picnic tables, tent pads, and large pedestal grills, with flush toilet restrooms serving the camping loop. Bass Lake provides excellent recreation opportunities including swimming, motorized boating, water skiing, kayaking, and fishing for bass, trout, bluegill, and catfish. Recreation Point has its own designated swim area. Nearby hiking trails include Willow Creek, Goat Mountain, Spring Cove, and the Way-of-the-Mono Interpretive Trail. The campground also has three group day-use picnic areas (Cove, Oak Point, South Park) on a separate loop. Yosemite National Park is less than an hour away, making Bass Lake an ideal base camp for day trips.
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.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $263 - $358 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (559) 642-3212 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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