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Campground
Wishon Bass Lake
Sierra National Forest, California
About this campground
Wishon Campground is located across the street from Bass Lake.
Wishon Campground 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.
Map
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- Latitude
- 37.297464° N
- Longitude
- 119.534606° 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
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic table
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Fires
- 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
- Pull-through sites
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
Wishon Campground is located across the street from Bass Lake. The camp is shady, due to dense stands of manzanita, oak, cedar and pine, and thick undergrowth provides ample privacy. Some sites at Wishon offer lake views.
Facilities
Each campsite has a picnic table, stone fire pit and a pedestal grill. Drinking water and flush toilets are provided. Parking spurs are dirt but may be bumpy and difficult to access because of the interior roads.
Services are available at the adjacent Miller's Landing Resort, including a general store, pay showers, laundry facilities and a restaurant.
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.
Nearby hiking trails include Willow Creek (2.7 miles), Goat Mountain (2.6 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
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.
Wishon 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.
Nearby Attractions
Wishon Campground is located approximately 24 miles from Yosemite National Park's South Entrance.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Swimming SiteSwimming
- Water SportsWater Skiing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Interpretive ProgramsEducational Programs
- Camping
- BoatingMarina
Amenities and facility features
- Flush toilets
- Showers
- Potable water
- Picnic tables
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Host
- Trash Collection
- Water
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Standard Non-Electric
38 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Caravan/Camper Van, Fifth Wheel, Large Tent Over 9x12`, Pickup Camper, Pop Up, RV, Small Tent, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 12
- Maximum vehicles
- 1
- Maximum vehicle length
- 24 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- 2 flagged accessible
Tent Only Non-Electric
9 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Tent
- Maximum people
- 12
- Maximum vehicles
- 1
- Maximum vehicle length
- 24 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 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
- 1 day(s) prior to arrival
- Maximum published occupancy
- 12 people per site
- Maximum published vehicles
- 1 vehicles per site
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Food storage
- Wishon Bass Lake'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
- Wishon Bass Lake's official facility record states: Each campsite has a picnic table, stone fire pit and a pedestal grill.
- 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 – Sep 12, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $52 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 3, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $104 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 3, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $52 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 3, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $104 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 2, 2027 – Sep 11, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $52 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 2, 2027 – Sep 11, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $104 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 2, 2027 – Sep 11, 2027 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $52 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 2, 2027 – Sep 11, 2027 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $104 | — | — |
| 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 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMar 31, 2028 – Sep 9, 2028 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $104 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- Please register at the Bass Lake Camp Store.
- This facility has narrow, bumpy roads. Motorhomes over 24-feet or trailers over 20-feet are not advised.
- A host and security guard are on-site
- Two pets per site and leashed at all times.
- Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle for single site or one vehicle for single tent camping. Two RV’S with tow vehicle per double site or two vehicles for double tent only camping. 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: 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 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. Keep left, and continue to Wishon Bass Lake Campground.
Facility contact
559-642-3212