Recreation Point Group Campground
Open year-round. Reservations available through Recreation.gov up to 12 months in advance for group sites. All vehicles pay a $10 parking fee. Fire restrictions may be imposed during hot, dry conditions.
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
Recreation Point Group Campground occupies a scenic, partially shaded cove at the northern end of Bass Lake within Sierra National Forest. Sitting at 3,400 feet elevation, the tent-only campground provides direct access to one of the region's most popular recreation lakes. The campground consists of four overnight group sites on one loop (Knoll, Lagoon, Scout, and Acorn) with capacities ranging from 30 to 50 people, plus three group picnic areas (Cove, Oak Point, and South Park) on a separate loop accommodating 50 to 100 people. Each campsite is equipped with a water faucet, multiple picnic tables, and a large pedestal grill for cooking. The campground provides flush toilet restrooms. No trailers or RVs are permitted, making this exclusively a tent camping destination suited for scout troops, family reunions, and other organized groups. Bass Lake offers excellent recreation opportunities including swimming at the campground's designated swim area, motorized boating, canoeing, kayaking, water skiing, sailing, and fishing. The lake is stocked with bass, trout, bluegill, and catfish. The campground sees heavy use during summer months due to its lakefront location and group-friendly facilities.
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 campground registration office.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $131 - $397 |
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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