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Bass Lake Ranger District

This popular recreation area is nestled in pines at 3,400 feet in elevation above Oakhurst. Bass Lake is a 1 1/2 hour drive north of Fresno on Hwy 41 and Road 222. Bass Lake provides camping, boating, fishing, hiking, day use and group areas. Accessible facilities are available at Lupine-Cedar Bluff Campground, Recreation Point (picnic) and Wishon Boat Launch.

The Bass Lake Ranger District is located at 57003 Road 225, North Fork, CA 93643.  You can contact our office by calling (559) 877-2218.  Hearing Impaired, California Relay Service 711.   

General Information

Operational Hours:

Open: Monday-Friday 
Hours:  8:00am-4:30pm  
Closed:  Sunday

Closest Towns:

There are numerous privately owned accommodations or visitors who prefer a few extra amenities. There are also several resorts around the lake that provide an array of services They include the Forks Resort, Millers Landing and The Pines Resort.

Recreation Sites

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San Joaquin River Recreation Area
Picnicking
The San Joaquin River Recreational Area is nestled in a valley of chaparral, pine and oak trees along the San Joaquin River in between Kerckhoff Reservoir and Redinger Lake. Recreational activities…

Willow Cove Picnic Area
Site Open
Located on Bass Lake off road 222, past the Pines Resort. Area has pine, oak and cedar trees. Sites have good shade.Total Picnic Sites: none

Yosemite South Recreation Area
Picnicking Outdoor Science and Learning
 South of Yosemite National Park, the Highway 41 corridor north of Oakhurst and Sky Ranch road offer a variety of recreational activities including many campgrounds, picnicking, hiking, bicycling,…

Last updated February 25th, 2025

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