Spring Cove Campground

Been coming here for years! Bass has 3 marinas (The Pines being the largest). The beauty is amazing. A little of Yosemite ... Rock formations, green tree and wildlife. Some gorgeous homes am an be rented if you wish, or there are plenty of campgrounds. The lake is not huge... But, you. An find some quiet coves here and there. Just like most places, it can get crowded on the weekends. Lots of beaches, just make sure you are parking legally. Don't miss the FORKS BURGERS! Or, their club sandwich. Delish! Love love this place. Come on over!

Love, love ,love Bass lake! I get a spa suite at the Pines Resort every year. It is so relaxing and peaceful. At night I enjoy sitting by the water, making a bon fire and star gazing. Only gripe at night time is a ton of raccoons will pop out of nowhere and just be nosy Rosies. But they never get TOO close, it's nature what do you expect? Last year, the lake was devastating to look at; it was virtually empty. Today it was the complete opposite-was absolutely beautiful and the running water was raging! Makes me happy! I must note that Bass lake has a lot of cool little hidden trails along with more popular ones IE. Willow Creek Trail or Mono Trail. Speaking of, I do not recommend the Mono Trail right now. It starts off nice but you will end up in an area that was burned down in the fires and that's just depressing. I think April is a great time to bring the family because the weather is perfect and the crowds are not over bearing like they will be come summer time. You do have to pay $10 in designated parking areas. I just find free parking on the side of the road...

23 Jun 2021: The lovely weather today welcomed us to Bass Lake. We noticed several people out sailing - but we also noticed that the water level was down to zero in some areas.

Winter is definitely not the season to visit Bass Lake. But there is something calming about walking the lake bed, something you'll probably miss during the busy seasons. Parking is pretty easy, so no need to worry about finding a spot in the winter. I highly recommend staying on the parts of the lake that are absolutely dry, since some spots might be deeper than they appear. There are some trails nearby if you want a better view of the lake (Glass rock etc.). Last, don't forget to check out the giant fallen tree right across from the gazebo. Nice place to sit and take photos.

I loved it here, we recently camped here at the Spring Cove site for the weekend while we were visiting Yosemite National Park. Bass Lake is about 30 minutes away from the entrance at Yosemite Park, & from there's it's another hour drive down into Yosemite Village.The camp sites at Spring Cove had picnic tables & a fire pit/grill. The sites are a good space away from other site so you're not too close to other campers, but you're not that far away either. The rest rooms & trash areas were fairly clean, I'm not sure if there was a shower area where we were so we ended up doubling down on the baby wipes for the weekend.The rest of Bass Lake is awesome, the lake itself is pretty big. They have a variety of boat rental options along with a few restaurant/market where you can pick up goods for your camp site Incase you forgot to bring something.

We camped at Cedar Bluff Campground last week. We would never camp there again. The campsite itself was quite uncomfortable (little shade, hardly a flat spot to pitch a tent or have table, crowded, toilets are gross). The camp hosts were nice, except the one working at the check in building who was kind of rude. She would not give us any information as I was not the one holding the reservation. The lakeshore is so dirty!!! Really makes me sad to know so many people trash the environment that they want to recreate in. We could walk across the street from the campsite to the shore and there was so much trash. Toilet paper, glass, cans, broken tents, whole trash bags full. It was so disgusting. We camp quite often and have never seen a place so abused. My friends dog stepped on a piece of glass and spent the whole next day in Fresno at the vet to get him stitches. So disappointing.We rented a boat on the other side of the lake. Thank goodness we had that day which saved our weekend. The lake was the prefect temp and the views were nice.

Bass lake is a nice getaway from Fresno which is about 30-45 mins away if you are coming from North Fresno or Clovis. It's so nice to be so close to the snow but not actually have to deal with the annoyance of it if you live in the city of Fresno or Clovis. If you are coming from the bay area, you don't go through Fresno, but if you are already in Bass Lake and want to go to the nearest big city Fresno/Clovis is close by for all the usual dining and entertainment options you might be looking for. As for Bass Lake itself, the lake is beautiful and a relief during hot summers. I wouldn't say this place is a hidden gem because everybody in the Fresno metro area of over 1million people know about it, but it definitely is a nice alternative than going to say Tahoe or other lakes in the north valley. Check for events they have during 4th of July and other holidays.

This review is for Lupine-Cedar Bluff Campground:Beautiful campground across from the lake with all the necessary accommodations; picnic table, grill and parking spot at the actual site and restroom, firewood vendor and water source near the campground entrance (no showers at this campground but I heard there is one close by that you can drive to). We stayed at campsite #65 and it was perfect. My puppy love exploring the "woods" and there was enough room for all of our gear without being on top of each other. The camp sites are spaced out well where you don't really see your neighbor unless you are looking for them. The reservations for this campground can be made on line and then you just need to check in with the camp host upon arrival. Really enjoyed our short stay and looking forward to coming back. *Dog friendly (limit 2 per site)!

There are two types of mountain lakes: developed and undeveloped. Most nature lovers prefer the undeveloped ones: no campgrounds, no pavement, trees double as bathrooms, music is provided by birds and not by stereos, and (most important) no rangers. If they must car-camp, make it as primitive as possible. It's no surprise to Yelpers that I am one of this bunch. I also realize that millions of Americans do NOT fall into this category. And for them, there are the developed lakes, with lots of amenities, the more the better. For them, may I present Bass Lake.I live in Northern California, and for us, Lake Tahoe is the premier mountain lake. Tahoe is one of the prettiest lakes in the world, with its legendary clear water and world-class skiing. But South Lake is a textbook example of development gone bad: too many roach motels that are now overpriced, traffic is horrendous, so many regulations that it's nearly impossible for businesses to survive or residents to afford to live there.In my opinion, Bass Lake has Tahoe beat. Bass Lake appears to have gotten the mix just right. Houses and cabins mostly on the northeast shore, both permanent and vacation homes. Campgrounds and picnic areas mostly on the southwest shore. Neither overwhelm the area. I saw just about every form of water recreation in only two hours: swimming, fishing, waterskiing, jetskiing, houseboats, paddleboards, kayaks. The lake is big enough for everyone. (Maybe Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear Lake are similar and do it better, I've never been to either.) Food can be either restaurants or do-it-yourself barbecues. Or you can do like the Hunny did, and just sit there, watching everyone have fun and staring at the pretty pine-covered mountains surrounding the lake.Bass Lake is not a hidden gem by any means. Families have been coming here generations before I discovered it. Unlike Tahoe, which is on one major US highway (50) and several miles south of another (I-80), Bass Lake is at least an hour's drive north of Fresno and 99, so it's not very convenient. It's convenient enough, though, and Oakhurst is an easy drive from the lake if you need supplies. There are limits to the development, therefore overnight spots are in high demand and that means higher prices and you must book months in advance."But the entrance to Yosemite is only 20 miles away! Why go to a PG&E reservoir when you can go to Yosemite???" I'll simply answer that Bass Lake is not a mere option to settle for because you can't get a campsite in Yo Valley. You can make an entire vacation here, and you and the kids will enjoy it more because you're not fighting the traffic, dust, and weirdos in Yo Valley. It's a stereotypical family vacation on the lake - but it's real, and it's worth it!

Beautiful campground with great facilities and right across from the lake with a nice beach. Matthew was an awesome camp host, so helpful and friendly!! Definitely recommend! (Note: definitely bear country, we saw two at the campground but they were relaxed doing their own thing, so just put your food away always and bring bear spray just in case)