Connectivity
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Campground
Forks Campground (Sierra)
Sierra National Forest, California
About this campground
The camp is forested with cedar, ponderosa pine and oak trees and offers a few sites with limited lake views, while others are adjacent to the creek.
Forks campground is located on a hillside overlooking Bass Lake.
Forks Campground is located in the Bass Lake Ranger District at an elevation of 3,400 feet.
Map
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- Latitude
- 37.312674° N
- Longitude
- 119.570030° W
Know before you arrive
Access, sites & campground features
Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
Access
- Drive-in
Site types
- Tent sites
- RV / trailer sites
- Standard campsites
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Drinking water
- Picnic table
- FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- ADA access
- Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
- Reservable
For vehicles
- Paved roads
- Paved parking
- Pull-through sites
- Big rig friendlyPublished vehicle length up to 40 ft
Official campground guide
Plan with the full campground details
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
Overview
Forks campground is located on a hillside overlooking Bass Lake. The camp is forested with cedar, ponderosa pine and oak trees and offers a few sites with limited lake views, while others are adjacent to the creek.
Facilities
Each unit has a picnic table, pedestal grill, stone fire ring and paved parking spur. Forks Campground provides flush toilets (including ones that meet accessibility standards) and
drinking water.
The parking spurs here are not large enough to fit boat trailers.
Recreation
Bass Lake offers a beach and boat ramp. Popular activities include swimming, motorized boating, non-motorized boating, water skiing, sailing and fishing for bass,
trout, bluegill and catfish.
Goat Mountain Trail (2.6 miles) can be accessed directly from this camp. Other foot trails in the area include Willow Creek (2.7 miles), Spring Cove (2.6 miles) and
Way-of-the-Mono Interpretive Trail (1 mile).
A variety of educational programs are offered on weekends during the summer.
Natural Features
Forks Campground is located in the Bass Lake Ranger District at an elevation of 3,400 feet. Bass Lake is a very popular area known for its variety of fish, as well as the bald and golden eagles that make their home here.
The Sierra National Forest, located on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada, is known for its spectacular mountain scenery and abundant natural resources. The terrain includes rolling, oak-covered foothills, heavily forested middle elevation slopes and the starkly beautiful alpine landscape of the High Sierra.
Nearby Attractions
Forks Campground is located approximately 24 miles from the entrance of Yosemite National Park.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Swimming SiteSwimming
- Water SportsWater Skiing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Camping
- Boating
Amenities and facility features
- Flush toilets
- Potable water
- Picnic tables
- Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Drinking Water
- Trash Collection
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Standard Non-Electric
22 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Caravan/Camper Van, Fifth Wheel, Pickup Camper, Pop Up, RV, Small Tent, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 12
- Maximum vehicles
- 2
- Maximum vehicle length
- 40 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- 1 flagged accessible
Management
1 site- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Tent
- Maximum people
- 6
- Maximum vehicles
- 1
- Maximum vehicle length
- 0 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Tent Only Non-Electric
4 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Tent
- Maximum people
- 6
- Maximum vehicles
- 1
- Maximum vehicle length
- 10 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- 1 flagged accessible
Site rules, inventory & rates
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
Site rules
- Has Taxes
- 1
- Maximum stay
- 14 consecutive days
- Max Stay
- 14 days
- Reservation cutoff
- 1 day(s) prior to arrival
- Maximum published occupancy
- 12 people per site
- Maximum published vehicles
- 2 vehicles per site
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Food storage
- Forks Campground (Sierra)'s official facility record checked 2026-10-16 does not publish a food-storage method; confirm the posted rule with Sierra National Forest.
- Fire and stove use
- Forks Campground (Sierra)'s official facility record states: Each unit has a picnic table, pedestal grill, stone fire ring and paved parking spur.
- Pets
- Dogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
Inventory window
Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.
- Currently bookable through
- Apr 18, 2027
- Next release
- Oct 19, 2026, 7:00 AM PDT
- Next book-through date
- Apr 19, 2027
- Group sites bookable through
- Sep 11, 2027
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonApr 3, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $52 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 3, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $104 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 3, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $52 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Sep 11, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $52 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Sep 11, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $104 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Sep 11, 2027 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $52 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMar 31, 2028 – Sep 9, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $52 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMar 31, 2028 – Sep 9, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $104 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMar 31, 2028 – Sep 9, 2028 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $52 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- All campers must check in at the registration office
- This campground has a security guard on patrol and an on-site host
- Two pets per site and leashed at all times.
- Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground.
- Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Sierra National Forest Headquarters, (559) 297-0706.
- Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
- Click here to learn more about the Sierra National Forest
- Be bear aware; keep all food out of site in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating; always keep a clean camp and do not feed any wild animals.
Getting there & contact
Official directions
From Fresno, California: Take Highway 41 north through Oakhurst. Turn right on Forest Road 222 (toward Bass Lake), keep right for 3.5 miles to the Bass Lake Campground office. After registering, continue on for approximately 1.25 miles to the Forks Campground.
Facility contact
559-642-3212