About Forks Campground (sierra)
Number of accommodations: 24
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (23)
What Guests Are Saying
Forks Campground offers a friendly and accommodating atmosphere with clean facilities, including well-maintained bathrooms. Campers appreciated the beautiful views of the lake and mountains, as well as the convenient access to trails and nearby restaurants. However, there were concerns about bear activity, with some guests experiencing bear incidents, though staff were responsive and helpful in these situations.
What Guests Are Saying
Forks Campground offers a friendly and accommodating atmosphere with clean facilities, including well-maintained bathrooms. Campers appreciated the beautiful views of the lake and mountains, as well as the convenient access to trails and nearby restaurants. However, there were concerns about bear activity, with some guests experiencing bear incidents, though staff were responsive and helpful in these situations.
Review Summary
Hanya M
VerifiedAugust 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: FORKS CAMPGROUND
lots of loud people past 11 pm, but was a good experience.
Grace F
VerifiedAugust 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: FORKS CAMPGROUND
This was a great location with very friendly people! Would definitely come back!
Dennis G
VerifiedAugust 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: FORKS CAMPGROUND
We had a good experience at Forks campgrounds. The only problem is there is still a lot of bear activity. They are still around the campground and can do a lot of damage. We didn't have a problem, but some other campsites were affected. Bear boxes are now available to protect your food, but the bears are still a problem.
Devon W
VerifiedAugust 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: FORKS CAMPGROUND
Carmen was an amazing host. Those campground bathrooms were the cleanest I've ever experienced at a campground.
Murtuza B
VerifiedAugust 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: FORKS CAMPGROUND
Overall it was a good experience. Caretaker ensured the facilities ( including bathrooms) were clean and very near to the Bass Lake.
Lotte B
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: FORKS CAMPGROUND
Awful campground. Spots literally next to a busy road and no shade. Don’t go here.
Sherri K
VerifiedJuly 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 015/016, Loop: FORKS CAMPGROUND
Camp host was very friendly and took good care of her camp sites they were slso the cleanest bathrooms I have ever seen Not to mention the bears we seen which was so exciting Hope cupcake and sweetheart are ok .. Thank you for a great camping experience we will ne returning
Tammie W
VerifiedJuly 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: FORKS CAMPGROUND
We stay annually at Bass lake with 3 other families, but first time at Forks campground. We loved having the lake view and easy access to a beach area. Our sites were adjacent to the main road but the trees and shrubs helped block the noise and gave privacy. Appalled at how fast people drive on the narrow winding road. Host was very friendly, sites and bathrooms were well kept.
Raymond S
VerifiedJuly 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: FORKS CAMPGROUND
I and my family have camped at the Forks campground many times, and have always had a pleasant experience until our visit last month from June 15 - June 19. A group of us were there for the week in separate sites. When we checked in, the camp host made us aware that there had been a lot of bear activity, and to take the necessary precautions....which we did. Unfortunately, despite all precautions, a mama bear and cub attempted to break into our trailer the first day as we were setting up camp. They were not easily scared off, and it was unnerving. We alerted the camp host at that time. The next day, the bears attempted to break in again while we were not there. There was not a lot of damage, just screens shredded and some paw scratches. My daughter's family were in a site just down the hill, and the bear(s) were able to break into their trailer, causing considerable damage. The camp host was again notified about both incidents. On the next to the last day, (Wednesday), we returned from the lake to find that the bear(s) had succeeded in breaking into my trailer. It was a mess, but miraculously there was only minor damage. Again, the camp host was made aware, and we asked her if anything was being done about it...was the Forest Service notified? Fist and Game? Why doesn't the campground have bear boxes to store food if there is that much activity? We were told that (I believe Fish and Game) would be there the next day to capture and relocate the bears. Unfortunately, our group of campers were so rattled by the experience, that we packed up as quickly as possible...a day early.
I don't know where the blame lies....The Forks, the Forest Service, Fish and Game? I don't usually leave reviews, but this time I felt compelled to. Luckily, my trailer didn't sustain major damage, and is in the shop as I write. My daughter's trailer did not fair so well...it has much more damage than mine.
I hope it improves before something worse happens.
Amber V
VerifiedJuly 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: FORKS CAMPGROUND
After checking in, we were told there has been an active mama bear and cub in the campground. Not concerning on its own but we were told by the host that this bear has been opening cars and RVs and there are no bear boxes. Apparently this bear was enough of a concern that they had traps out and were trying to capture and relocate the bears. However, our site was at that back of the campground against the woods and these traps were located in the middle of the campground. I’m not able to predict the behavior of a wild animal so we did not stay.
Location Forks Campground (sierra)
Address:
39900 Road 222
Bass Lake, CA, 93604
United States
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 Bass Lake Campground office. After registering, continue on for approximately 1.25 miles to the Forks Campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.3127 / -119.57
Elevation: 1033 feet
Policies & Rules
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All campers must check in at the registration office |
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This campground has a security guard on patrol and an on-site host |
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Two pets per site and leashed at all times. |
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Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site. 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Click here to learn more about the Sierra National Forest |
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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. |