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The Falls Picnic Site

Located on Bass Lake. Area has pine, oak and cedar trees. Sites have good shade.

Total Picnic Sites: 6

Max. Group Size: 6 per site

Stoves: Pedestal Grill

General Information

A seismic retrofit project for the Crane Valley Dam at Bass Lake is underway to improve the dam’s ability to safely withstand seismic events. Until the retrofit construction is completed in 2012, Bass Lake’s water level is lowered ten feet from normal summer operations. Summertime recreation remains open during project construction. For more information visit PG&E website at www.cranevalleydam.com

Day Use 6am – 10pm

$10.00/vehicle/day

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 37.330283

Longitude: -119.571199

Directions

Take Hwy 41 north from Fresno; continue thru Oakhurst to Road 222. Turn right on Road 222, travel east 3 miles and turn right (Road 222), continue for 3/10 and bear to the left at Road 432. Travel 1 mile around the north side of the Lake to the Falls Picnic Site.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Yes, accessible

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated February 19th, 2025