Wishon Bass Lake
Closed — Closed for the winter season. Typically operates spring through fall. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.
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.
Recreation Site, Road, and Trail Closure 05-15-00-25-19
Forest Order closing trails, roads and trails with the Garnet Fire footprint.
Recreation Site, Road, and Trail Closure
Forest Order closing trails, roads and trails with the Garnet Fire footprint.
Termination of Forest Order No. 05-15-52-25-17
Termination of Forest Order No. 05-15-52-25-17 USDA Forest Service Sierra National Forest Garnet Fire Closure
Termination of Forest Order No. 05-15-00-25-07
Termination of Forest Order No. 05-15-00-25-07 USDA Forest Service Sierra National Forest Fire Restrictions
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.
Nelder Grove Historic Area Closure
Going into or being upon the Nelder Grove Historical Area as shown
Mammoth Pool Boat Launch Rehabilitation
Entering the Mammoth Pool boat launch rehabilitation area is prohibited
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
Wishon Campground is located across the street from Bass Lake in the Sierra National Forest's Bass Lake Ranger District at 3,400 feet elevation. The campground offers a shady setting with dense stands of manzanita, oak, cedar, and pine providing privacy between sites. Some campsites offer views of Bass Lake. Each campsite includes a picnic table, stone fire pit, and pedestal grill. The campground provides flush toilets and drinking water. Parking spurs are dirt and may be bumpy due to narrow interior roads. Motorhomes over 24 feet or trailers over 20 feet are not recommended. Miller's Landing Resort adjacent to the campground offers a general store, pay showers, laundry facilities, and restaurant. Bass Lake offers swimming, motorized boating, canoeing, kayaking, water skiing, sailing, and fishing for bass, trout, bluegill, and catfish. Nearby hiking trails include Willow Creek (2.7 miles), Goat Mountain (2.6 miles), Spring Cove (2.6 miles), and Way-of-the-Mono Interpretive Trail (1 mile). The campground is approximately 24 miles from Yosemite National Park's South Entrance. Bald and golden eagles inhabit the Bass Lake area.
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. Keep left and continue to Wishon Bass Lake Campground.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $52 - $104 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 25ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 20ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| clm@clm-services.com | |
| Phone | +1 (559) 642-3212 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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