Picnicking
There are 10 picnic areas located around Bass Lake for those who choose to visit for the day. Many picnic areas are handicap accessible.
Picnicking - Group
Group Picnic Areas
Bass Lake
- Recreation Point Group Picnic
Family Picnic Areas
Bass Lake
- Denver Church
- Lakeside
- Little Denver Church
- Pine Point
- Pine Slope
- Recreation Point
- Rocky Point
- Windy Point
- Wishon Point Boat Launch
North Shore Bass Lake
- Bass Lake Falls
- Willow Cove
Fish Camp
- Westfall
Kerckhoff Reservoir
- Smalley Cove
Mammoth Pool
- Mile High
- Windy Point
Merced River
- Cranberry Launch/Picnic
- Indian Flat
- McClendon Beach
- Redbud
Sierra Vista Scenic Byway
- Mile High
- Nelder Grove
Fees:
Varies - check individual picnic area for appropriate fee info.
Areas for Picnicking at Bass Lake RD
- Bass Lake Recreation Area
- Denver Church Picnic Site
- Forks Campground
- Gaggs Camp Campground
- Lakeside Picnic Site
- Little Denver Picnic Site
- Lupine Cedar Bluff Campground
- Pine Slope Picnic Site
- Pinepoint Picnic Site
- Recreation Point Group Campground
- Rocky Point Picnic Site
- Spring Cove Campground
- The Falls Picnic Site
- Whiskers Campground
- Wishon Boating Site
- Wishon Point Campground
- Bass Lake Recreation Office Info Site/fee Station
- Mammoth Pool Recreation Area
- Bowler Group Campground
- China Bar Camping Area
- Clover Meadow Campground
- Fish Creek Campground
- Granite Creek Campground
- Little Jackass Campground
- Lower Chiquito Campground
- Mammoth Pool Campground
- Mile High Vista Observation Site
- Placer Campground
- Soda Springs Campground
- Sweetwater Campground
- Upper Chiquito Campground
- Whisky Falls Campground
- Merced River Recreation Area
- Cranberry Flat Day Use Picnic Site
- Dirt Flat Campground
- Dry Gulch Campground
- Indian Flat Picnic Site
- Jerseydale Campground
- Mcclendon Beach Day Use Picnic Site
- Redbud Picnic Site
- Rock Creek Campground
- San Joaquin River Recreation Area
- Redinger Overlook Observation Site
- Windy Point Dispersed Picnic Site
- Yosemite South Recreation Area
- Big Sandy Campground
- Fresno Dome Campground
- Greys Mountain Campground
- Kelty Meadow Campground
- Nelder Grove Campground
- Soquel Campground
- Summerdale Campground
- Texas Flat Group Campground
- Westfall Picnic Site
Search for Picnicking Opportunities
Billy Creek, Lower Campground
Site Closed
With terrific views of the lake, this small campground is located on Huntington Lake and is nestled among fir and pine trees within the Sierra National Forest. Every site at Lower Billy Creek offers…
Billy Creek, Upper Campground
Site Closed
Tucked beneath a grove of large cedar, fir and pine trees, Upper Billy Creek Campground is located across the road from Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. Some sites at Upper Billy Creek…
Bolsillo Campground
Site Closed
Located along the Kaiser Pass Road near the High Sierra Ranger Station. Bosillo Creek runs adjacent to campground. There are 3 available first-come, first-serve campsites. The Corbett Lake Trail…
Bowler Group Campground
Site Closed
Located along Jackass Creek, Bowler Group Campground offers 12 campsites and a primitive amphitheater. The campground provides one vault toilet and each campsite has a table and fire ring. Horses are…
Buck Meadow Campground
Site Closed
Located at the confluence of Snow Corral and Deer Creeks along the McKinley Grove Road, Buck Meadow Campground lies on a large flat sandy area adjacent to Deer Creek. Some shade provided by large…
China Bar Camping Area
Site Open
6 boat-in campsites on Mammoth Pool. No showers or RV hookups, accessible by boat or trail Please store food properly to avoid attracting bears.
Clover Meadow Campground
Site Open
Shaded by Lodgepole pine and Fir trees, Clover Meadow Campground is located along Clover Meadow. The campground provides picnic tables and fire rings. Access road is closed in winter and the nearby…
College Campground
Site Closed
Shaded by dense fir and pine trees, College Campground is located on Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. The camp features tent-only sites in open, meadow-like spaces or wooded sites among…
Courtright/Wishon Recreation Area
This is a popular destination for those who enjoy recreating on the Courtright or Wishon Reservoirs. Camping, boating, hiking, and fishing are some of the activities that the area has to offer.
Cranberry Flat Day Use Picnic Site
North side of Merced River. River access. Oaks. Pines. River rafting – steps near to the river. River current unpredictable. Watch out for rattlesnakes and poison oak.