Bowler Group Campground
Closed by forest order through July 27, 2026 for repair efforts. The campground normally operates June through October and is first-come, first-served with no fees or reservations.
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.…
SNF Rec Site Road Trail Closure Order
Forest Order No. 05-15-00-26-01 will be effective from March 25, 2026, through July 27, 2026. It allows for the continuation of repair efforts to respective recreation sites, roads, and trails and supersedes Forest Order No. 05-15-00-25-19.
Occupancy limitations
The Sierra National Forest has issued Forest Order 05-15-00-25-20 to address occupancy limitations and challenges caused by extended stays and unattended property, which can lead to resource damage, safety hazards, and reduced access for other visitors. The order prohibits camping, parking, or…
Temporary Fire Restrictions from Order 05-15-00-25-07 Lifted
Effective October 11, 2025, the Sierra National Forest is lifting temporary fire restrictions placed into effect by Forest Order 05-15-00-25-07 on June 27, 2025. Criteria for enacting and the lifting of fire restrictions through forest orders are based on National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS)…
Wilderness Campfire Restrictions Order
Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Campfire Restrictions within the Sierra National Forest
Wilderness Use Restrictions
Wilderness use restrictions within the Ansel Adams, John Muir, Kaiser, Dinkey Lakes, and Monarch Wildernesses located in the Sierra National Forest
Food Refuse Storage Order
Possessing or storing any food or refuse within a Developed Recreation Site in a manner that allows bears or other wildlife to gain access is prohibited
About
Bowler Group Campground sits along Jackass Creek in the Bass Lake Ranger District of Sierra National Forest, offering a quiet, primitive camping experience for groups seeking solitude in the high Sierra. The campground provides 12 sites and a primitive amphitheater, making it suitable for organized group outings. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Facilities are minimal: one vault toilet serves the entire campground, and there is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. This is a pack-it-in, pack-it-out facility with no trash service. Horses are permitted, though no equestrian facilities are provided. Cell service is unavailable in the area, and the nearest services are at Jones Store. The campground typically operates from June through October, weather permitting. Access is via Beasore Road (Forest Road 7), approximately 20 miles north of the Highway 41/Road 222 junction near Oakhurst. Mosquito repellent is recommended during the summer months.
Directions
From Fresno, take Highway 41 north through Oakhurst to Road 222. Turn right on Road 222 and travel approximately 5.5 miles to Beasore Road (Forest Road 7). Turn left and continue north on Beasore Road approximately 20 miles.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (559) 877-2218 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Bowler Group Campground | |
| Sierra NF Closure Order |
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