U.S. Forest Service · Sierra National Forest · Bass Lake, CA

Lupine

Lupine Campground is located next to Bass Lake. Cedar Bluff Campground is adjacent to Lupine. Lupine is quieter and set further back from the lake than Cedar Bluff, and each site offers more privacy.

Open nowReservable · Recreation.gov51 sites40 ft maxNo hookupsPets ok

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3fires
active
Dome · 18 mi away · 6,788 acres
2 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups39
Tent-only12
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 35 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

51 sites in 3 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFires
06363-75StandardBack-in30PavedPartial6 / 1Yes
06463-75StandardBack-in40PavedPartial6 / 1Yes
06563-75StandardBack-in30PavedFull6 / 1Yes
06663-75StandardBack-in30PavedPartial6 / 1Yes
06763-75StandardBack-in30Paved6 / 1Yes
06863-75StandardBack-in20PavedFull6 / 1Yes
06963-75StandardBack-in30PavedPartial6 / 1Yes
07063-75StandardBack-in30Paved6 / 1Yes
07163-75StandardBack-in30PavedNone6 / 1Yes
07263-75StandardBack-in30PavedNone6 / 1Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length40 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed

Each campsite has a picnic table, grill, campfire ring and paved parking spur. Lupine Campground provides accessible flush toilets and drinking water. Most parking spurs are large enough to accommodate boat trailers.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusOpen
SeasonOpen all year
ForestSierra National Forest
BookingReservations through the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS) @ 1-877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov
Fees$30.00 ($33.30) Single Site $60.00 ($66.60) Double Site $120.00 (133.20) Quad Site $7 fee for each additional vehicle. During holidays fees increase $2 per site.
RulesCampsite reservations are by specific site and can be made 240 days in advance and up to one day before arrival. Maximum group size per site = 6. Maximum length of stay = 14 days. For the reservable sites, there is a two night minimum stay on weekends and a three night minimum stay on holidays.

Sierra National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Lupine40°50°60°70°80°January: 7.08 inches of precipitationFebruary: 6.36 inches of precipitationMarch: 5.22 inches of precipitationApril: 2.40 inches of precipitationMay: 1.42 inches of precipitationJune: 0.44 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.14 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.07 inches of precipitationSeptember: 0.20 inches of precipitationOctober: 1.68 inches of precipitationNovember: 2.71 inches of precipitationDecember: 5.24 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 44.1°F averageFebruary: 45.6°F averageMarch: 49.0°F averageApril: 52.5°F averageMay: 60.8°F averageJune: 69.0°F averageJuly: 76.6°F averageAugust: 76.1°F averageSeptember: 70.8°F averageOctober: 60.8°F averageNovember: 50.8°F averageDecember: 45.9°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at N Fk RS, 6 miles from the campground at 2,645 feet, station USC00046252 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 33 inches a year.

Getting there

From Highway 41, take Bass Lake turnoff, head southeast approximately 3.5 miles to the Bass Lake office. Continue approximately 2.75 miles to the Lupine Cedar Bluff Campground.

Nearest townBass Lake, California
Coordinates37.3095° N, 119.5472° W · Directions ↗

Charges and cancellations

Any location or activity requiring a permit or lottery will have unique requirements and policies. Please check individual facility pages for pertinent information for those sites. Booking Window For most locations, you can reserve six months in advance of your stay for individual sites and 12 months in advance for group sites. There are some exceptions, so it is best to check with each facility. Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation. Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.).

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Dome

    18 mi from the campground · 6,788 acres · 95% contained

  • Prescribed
    Grant Grove Rx Spring

    49 mi from the campground · 15 acres

  • Prescribed
    Grant Grove Fall Rx

    50 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearSierra Nevada Trading Company ↗6.4 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗16.9 mi

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Video

Lupine Campground | Bass Lake | Sierra National Forest | California | Site by Site Tour

Worth a stop

Lupine is located 24 miles from the entrance of Yosemite National Park's South Entrance.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.8 mi
    Willow Cove
    0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1 mi
    Willow Cove 2
    0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.1 mi
    Spring Cove
    1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.2 mi
    Goat Mountain
    2.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.9 mi
    Way of the Mono
    0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.1 mi
    Willow Creek
    2.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Sierra National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

Huge Ponderosa pines create a majestic setting for this camp, which is situated within the Sierra National Forest on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada. The forest 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. Lupine 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.

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

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Lupine?

Sites at Lupine are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations through the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS) @ 1-877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Lupine?

$30.00 ($33.30) Single Site $60.00 ($66.60) Double Site $120.00 (133.20) Quad Site $7 fee for each additional vehicle. During holidays fees increase $2 per site.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Lupine?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Lupine?

Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.).

Source: Charges and cancellations

Is Lupine open right now?

Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Open all year.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Lupine have?

51 sites, including 39 standard sites without power and 12 tent-only sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Lupine?

The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are there showers or a dump station at Lupine?

Lupine Campground provides accessible flush toilets and drinking water.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Lupine?

Yes, pets are allowed at Lupine. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Lupine?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Lupine?

Bass Lake offers a beach and boat ramp. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Lupine?

Bass Lake, California. Lupine is located 24 miles from the entrance of Yosemite National Park's South Entrance.

Source: Getting there