Wishon Bass Lake
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.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 38 |
| Tent-only | 9 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 26 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
47 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Tent only | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Full | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 002 | Tent only | Pull-through | 30 | Paved | Full | 12 / 1 | Yes | |
| 003 | Tent only | Back-in | 30 | Paved | Full | 12 / 1 | Yes | |
| 004 | Standard | Pull-through | 26 | Paved | Full | 12 / 1 | Yes | |
| 005 | Standard | Pull-through | 24 | Paved | Full | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 006 | Standard | Back-in | 24 | Paved | Full | 12 / 1 | Yes | |
| 007 | Standard | Back-in | 24 | Paved | Full | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 008 | Standard | Pull-through | 24 | Paved | Full | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 009 | Standard | Back-in | 22 | Paved | Full | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 010 | Standard | Back-in | 24 | Paved | Full | 6 / 1 | Yes |
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
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 24 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Accessibility | Sites 021, 028 are listed accessible |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
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.
| Nearest town | Bass Lake, California |
| Coordinates | 37.2975° N, 119.5346° 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
- WildfireDome
19 mi from the campground · 6,788 acres · 95% contained
- PrescribedGrant Grove Rx Spring
48 mi from the campground · 15 acres
- PrescribedGrant Grove Fall Rx
49 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 gear | Sierra Nevada Trading Company ↗ | 7.4 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 17.2 mi |
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Wishon Campground Site by Site Tour | Sierra National Forest | Bass Lake | California
Worth a stop
Wishon Campground is located approximately 24 miles from Yosemite National Park's South Entrance.
- 0.4 miRocky Point Picnic Site ↗Day use
- 1 miLakeside Picnic Site ↗Day use
- 9.6 mi
- 10 miKamook Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.7 miSpring Cove1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.7 miGoat Mountain2.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.7 miWillow Cove0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2 miWillow Cove 20.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.2 miBrown Creek2.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.3 miDouglass0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, 4WD and 1 more
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
This campground sits inside Sierra National Forest.
- inSierra National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,418,790 acres
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.
Other campgrounds nearby
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.
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.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Wishon Bass Lake?
Sites at Wishon Bass Lake are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Wishon Bass Lake?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Wishon Bass Lake?
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
How many sites does Wishon Bass Lake have?
47 sites, including 38 standard sites without power and 9 tent-only sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Wishon Bass Lake?
The longest site here provides 24 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 Wishon Bass Lake?
Drinking water and flush toilets are provided.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Wishon Bass Lake?
Yes, pets are allowed at Wishon Bass Lake. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Wishon Bass Lake?
Sites 021 and 028 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Wishon Bass Lake?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G and AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Wishon Bass Lake?
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 Wishon Bass Lake?
Bass Lake, California. Wishon Campground is located approximately 24 miles from Yosemite National Park's South Entrance.
Source: Getting there
What if Wishon Bass Lake is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Wishon Point Campground (under 0.1 mi), Spring Cove (0.5 mi), and Lupine (1.1 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby