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Recreation Point

Sierra National Forest, California

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About this campground

Recreation Point is nestled in a partially shaded cove overlooking the northern end of Bass Lake.

Recreation Point is located in the Bass Lake Ranger District at an elevation of 3,400 feet.

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.

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Latitude
37.328579° N
Longitude
119.579930° W
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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.

Connectivity

  • VerizonLTESome coverageVerified by 4 campers · Oct 18, 2026
  • AT&T5GExcellent coverageVerified by 1 camper

Community-reported service can change with terrain, weather, congestion, and carrier coverage.

Access

  • Boat-inCommunity report
  • Drive-inCommunity report
  • Walk-inCommunity report

Site types

  • Tent sites
  • Group sites

Features

For campers

  • Toilets
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic table
  • Amphitheater
  • Fires
  • Alcohol allowedCommunity report
  • Firewood availableCommunity report
  • Phone serviceCommunity report
  • Trash serviceCommunity report
  • 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

  • Sanitary dumpCommunity report

Official campground guide

Plan with the full campground details

Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.

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Overview

Recreation Point is nestled in a partially shaded cove overlooking the northern end of Bass Lake. It offers tent-only, overnight sites and picnic area for groups. The maximum group sizes range from 30-50 people per campsite and 50-100 people per picnic site.

The camp consists of four sites on one loop: Knoll, Lagoon, Scout and Acorn. The group picnic areas, Cove, Oak Point and South Park, are on a separate loop.

Facilities

Each campsite has a water faucet, picnic tables and a large pedestal grill. The group picnic areas offer picnic tables and pedestal grills. The restrooms have flush toilets.

Recreation

Bass Lake offers a beach and boat ramp. Popular activities include swimming, motorized boating, canoeing, kayaking, water skiing, sailing and fishing for bass, trout, bluegill and catfish. Recreation Point has a designated swim area.

Nearby hiking trails include Willow Creek, Goat Mountain, Spring Cove and Way-of-the-Mono Interpretive Trail. A variety of educational programs are offered on weekends during the summer.

Natural Features

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.

Recreation Point 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.

Nearby Attractions

Yosemite National Park can be reached in under an hour, making it an ideal day trip from Bass Lake.

Activities & amenities

What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.

Available activities

  • Swimming SiteSwimming
  • Day Use AreaAmphitheater
  • Water SportsWater Skiing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Interpretive ProgramsEducational Programs
  • Camping
  • Boating

Amenities and facility features

  • Flush toilets
  • Potable water
  • Picnic tables
  • Amphitheater

Recreation sites

Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.

Group Tent Only Area Non-Electric

4 sites
Reservation type
Site-Specific
Equipment
Tent
Maximum people
50
Maximum vehicles
16
Maximum vehicle length
0 ft
Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
Accessible sites
None flagged in site inventory

Group Picnic Area

3 sites
Reservation type
Site-Specific
Maximum people
50
Maximum vehicles
50
Maximum vehicle length
0 ft
Check-in
8:00 AM
Check-out
9:00 PM
Accessible sites
None flagged in site inventory

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
Holiday-weekend minimum
0 days
Weekend minimum
0 days
Reservation cutoff
0 day(s) prior to arrival
Maximum published occupancy
50 people per site
Maximum published vehicles
50 vehicles per site
Check-in
2:00 PM, 8:00 AM
Check-out
12:00 PM, 9:00 PM
Food storage
Recreation Point'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
The current official campground record does not publish a campground-specific fire or stove rule. Check current posted restrictions before using any flame.
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
Oct 18, 2027

Published seasons & rates

SeasonSite typeNightly rateAdditional personDeposit
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026Group Picnic Area$131——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026Group Picnic Area$263——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026Group Tent Only Area Non-Electric$239——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026Group Tent Only Area Non-Electric$358——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026Group Tent Only Area Non-Electric$397——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026Group Tent Only Area Non-Electric$239——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027Group Picnic Area$131——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027Group Picnic Area$263——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027Group Tent Only Area Non-Electric$239——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027Group Tent Only Area Non-Electric$358——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027Group Tent Only Area Non-Electric$397——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027Group Tent Only Area Non-Electric$239——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028Group Picnic Area$131——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028Group Picnic Area$263——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028Group Tent Only Area Non-Electric$239——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028Group Tent Only Area Non-Electric$358——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028Group Tent Only Area Non-Electric$397——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028Group Tent Only Area Non-Electric$239——

Important facility notices

Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.

  • No RV parking allowed; autos only
  • A parking fee for each vehicle in the day use area will be collected.
  • Limit 2 pets per site on a six foot leash.
  • Your reservation of a picnic site, or campsite, does not guarantee or include a exclusive use of any beach area/ or shoreline along the lake.
  • 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.
  • 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 for more information about 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 campground registration office.

Facility contact

559-642-3212

Sources

Recreation.gov official facility record — Recreation PointUSDA Forest Service — responsible pet practicesRecreation.gov official facility record — Recreation PointRecreation Point official facility detailsRecreation.gov official facility record — Recreation Point — food-storage guidanceThe Dyrt community reports — Recreation Point Group CampgroundRecreation.gov campground details APIRecreation.gov published seasons and ratesRecreation.gov booking-window release dataRecreation.gov recreation-site inventory