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Recreation use on the Sierra National Forest spans all seasons. People visit the forest for camping, horseback riding, swimming, picnicking, biking and hiking opportunities. Visitors also enjoy fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, fall-colors, skiing, snowshoeing, and off-highway-vehicle, motorcycle and snowmobile riding.

The Sierra National Forest represents experiences through five wilderness areas; two nationally designated wild and scenic rivers; three nationally designated trails, and two national scenic byways.

The Sierra’s proximity to Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks; and the Inyo National Forest with their many trails, high peaks, rivers, deep canyons, wilderness and big trees defines the forest as “United in Breathtaking Tranquility.”

We pride ourselves of the wide variety of natural beauty and recreational opportunities offered to the American public. Begin your adventure today!

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Badger Flat Campground

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Picnicking Hiking
Located along Kaiser Pass Road above Huntington lake, Badger Flat Campground has 15 first-come, first-serve campsites along a large sandy area adjacent to Rancheria Creek. Each unit has grill, fire…

Badger Flat Group Campground

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Picnicking Hiking
Badger Flat Group Camp sits in a quiet and isolated area along Rancheria Creek, at an elevation of over 8,000 feet in the High Sierra. The site sits on open and flat land shaded by fir trees and can…

Bass Lake RD

Water Activities Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking Biking
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,…

Bass Lake Recreation Area

Water Activities Picnicking
Nestled in the pine forest at 3,400 feet, Bass Lake is four and a half miles long and a half a mile wide. Bass Lake is a popular recreational area, known for its hot sunny days and warm water, making…

Bear Cove Picnic Site

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Picnicking
Located on Huntington Lake, Bear Cove Picnic Site offers 18 picnic sites shaded by dense fir trees. Drinking water and vault toilets are provided and each site has a picnic table and grill.