California / Madera County / Sierra National Forest

Cedar Bluff

Open — Open year-round with reservations available through Recreation.gov. Fire restrictions may be imposed during hot, dry conditions.

About

Cedar Bluff Campground is a popular established campground located adjacent to Bass Lake in the Sierra National Forest at 3,400 feet elevation. Set in a large Ponderosa pine forest, the campground offers double, triple, and quad unit sites that can accommodate families and groups looking to enjoy the recreational opportunities of the Bass Lake area. The campground provides flush toilets, accessible facilities, and drinking water. Each site includes a picnic table, grill, campfire ring, and paved parking spur. Many sites are situated on slopes with limited tent space, and some sites may require tents to be set up on paved parking areas. The campground accommodates RVs up to 40 feet and has a security guard on patrol. Bass Lake offers extensive water recreation including swimming at the beach, motorized and non-motorized boating from the boat ramp, water skiing, sailing, and fishing for bass, trout, bluegill, and catfish. The area is also known for bald and golden eagles that make their home here. Nearby hiking trails include Willow Creek, Goat Mountain, Spring Cove, and Way-of-the-Mono Interpretive Trail. Educational programs are offered on weekends during summer. The campground is located just 24 miles from the entrance to Yosemite National Park, making it an ideal base camp for exploring the Sierra Nevada region.

Directions

From Fresno, take Highway 41 north through Oakhurst. Turn right onto Forest Road 222 toward Bass Lake and keep right for 3.5 miles to the Bass Lake Campground office. Continue southeast on Forest Road 222 for approximately 2.75 miles to Cedar Bluff Campground.

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