Forks Campground
Open for the 2026 season. Operates May through September. Reservations available through Recreation.gov; some sites may be first-come, first-served. Two-night minimum on weekends, three-night minimum on holidays. Maximum stay is 14 consecutive nights.
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 9 at 10:02AM PDT until August 10 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...High temperatures up to 110 degrees and Major Heat Risk today and Monday. * WHERE...Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra. Includes Mariposa, North Fork, Oakhurst, Coarsegold, and El Portal. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and limited overnight relief may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Afternoon high temperatures of 102 to 110 degrees will occur until Monday, with the hottest temperatures expected today and mainly for elevations around 3,000 feet and lower. Overnight lows will generally only fall into the mid 60s to mid 70s with little overnight relief.
National Forest System Roads
Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads
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.…
About
Forks Campground occupies a scenic hillside position overlooking Bass Lake within Sierra National Forest's Bass Lake Ranger District. At 3,400 feet elevation, the campground is sheltered beneath a canopy of cedar, ponderosa pine, and oak trees. The 26 sites include both standard and tent-only configurations, with several offering limited views of Bass Lake while others nestle adjacent to the creek. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, pedestal grill, stone fire ring, and paved parking spur. The campground provides flush toilets, including ADA-accessible facilities, and drinking water. An on-site host and security patrol serve the camp. Note that parking spurs cannot accommodate boat trailers. Bass Lake offers excellent recreation opportunities including swimming, motorized and non-motorized boating, water skiing, and fishing for bass, trout, bluegill, and catfish. The Goat Mountain Trail (2.6 miles) departs directly from the campground, with additional trails nearby including Willow Creek, Spring Cove, and the Way-of-the-Mono Interpretive Trail. Yosemite National Park's entrance lies approximately 24 miles away.
Directions
From Fresno, 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 approximately 1.25 miles to Forks Campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $52 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 32ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (559) 642-3212 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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