OutReserve

Recreation Point

Recreation Point
Recreation Point

Featured amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
Picnic Table
Restrooms

About Recreation Point

Recreation Point is nestled in a partially shaded cove overlooking the northern end of Bass Lake. It offers tent-only, overnight sites and picnic area for groups. The maximum group sizes range from 30-50 people per campsite and 50-100 people per picnic site. The camp consists of four sites on one loop: Knoll, Lagoon, Scout and Acorn. The group picnic areas, Cove, Oak Point and South Park, are on a separate loop.

Number of accommodations: 4

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking
Pet friendly
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Site Setup and Access

Site Setup and Access

  • Shaded Site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
  • Lake Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

4 Sites Available

Site
Price
Acorn, Loop: ACOR
50 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
Knoll, Loop: KNOL
30 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
Lagoon, Loop: LAGO
30 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
Scout, Loop: SCOU
45 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (18)

What Guests Are Saying

Recreation Point is praised as one of the best spots on the lake, featuring an excellent location with clean facilities and plenty of shade near the water. While some find the fees for the picnic area and vehicles a bit high, the campsite offers ample space for groups. Visitors should be cautious of bees and note that some areas lack tree cover and are sandy.

Review Summary

3.3
18 reviews
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27.8%
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4
27.8%
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3
11.1%
2
2
11.1%
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1
22.2%
4

John R

September 6, 2025

3

One of the best spots on the lake. But to charge for the picnic area, and then charge $10 for each vehicle is a little steep.

Luis C

Verified

July 7, 2025 Stayed at: Scout, Loop: SCOU

5

We reserved two group camps here to camp with our church. The location was excellent, toilets were always clean. Everyone had a great time. Recommended.

Sabrina W

June 30, 2025

4

Such a great spot. Plenty of shade and easy access to the water.

Rajmund S

Verified

August 6, 2024 Stayed at: Lagoon, Loop: LAGO

4

Be aware of bees. Lots of them.
Other than that great site with plenty of space.

Rajmund S

Verified

August 6, 2024 Stayed at: Scout, Loop: SCOU

3

Great campsite with plenty of space and easy water/bech access.
However large area has no tree cover and it is very sandy.

Sabrina W

December 11, 2023

5

Great shade, close to the water and plenty of table space for our group.

Jeanette H

August 16, 2023

2

I had the understanding we had paid for rental use of the area. As the day went on folks without reservations literally moved in and took over the small spot of beach area we were using. Bass Lake is so crowded it is no longer a enjoyable place for locals to go.

Rajmund S

Verified

August 7, 2023 Stayed at: Lagoon, Loop: LAGO

5

Nice, fairly secluded area. Mostly grassy.
Good sitting and cooking area. Easy access to restrooms. Plenty of parking.
Lake access through Scout camp.

Fawad S

Verified

July 28, 2023 Stayed at: Scout, Loop: SCOU

4

Overall the campsite was great. Direct access to the beach for swimming and clean flush toilets. Plenty of picnic tables, two grills and a fire pit.

Only issues:
1) Very little shade, so bring canopies
2) Strangers think it's okay to walk through the campsite to access the beach. This was very annoying. We had to keep asking them not to do it. Some listened, some didn't.

Jan O

August 11, 2022

2

The over all campsite was in dis- repair. The tables were broken and in bad shape. There were no bear boxes in a bear area. The campsite was dirty , trash over flowing - no campground presence forest service personnel-
Non registered people would pour in late and stay and party all night and leave and there was never any host or Forest service contact. We will not return we will go to Huntington next year- much better managed

Location Recreation Point

Address:
39900 Road 222
Bass Lake, CA, 93604
United States

Highway access

Recreation Point is accessible via CA-41, which is approximately 16 miles to the east. CA-41 connects to the larger network of highways in the region.

Latitude & Longitude: 37.3286 / -119.58

Elevation: 1039 feet

Policies & Rules

General

  • No RV parking allowed; autos only
  • A parking fee for each vehicle in the day use area will be collected.
  • Limit 2 pets per site on a six foot leash.
  • Your reservation of a picnic site, or campsite, does not guarantee or include a exclusive use of any beach area/ or shoreline along the lake.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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Last updated: June 3, 2026

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