About Wishon Bass Lake
Number of accommodations: 44
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Boating
Fishing
Swimming
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (341)
What Guests Are Saying
Wishon Bass Lake offers a wonderful camping experience with clean amenities, friendly and helpful camp hosts, and easy access to the lake. Many guests appreciated the camp's beautiful location and the enjoyable atmosphere for families. However, some concerns were raised about noise disturbances during quiet hours, inconsiderate campers, and the need for better campsite leveling and bear-proof storage. Overall, the positive aspects of the campground make it a popular choice for many visitors.
What Guests Are Saying
Wishon Bass Lake offers a wonderful camping experience with clean amenities, friendly and helpful camp hosts, and easy access to the lake. Many guests appreciated the camp's beautiful location and the enjoyable atmosphere for families. However, some concerns were raised about noise disturbances during quiet hours, inconsiderate campers, and the need for better campsite leveling and bear-proof storage. Overall, the positive aspects of the campground make it a popular choice for many visitors.
Review Summary
Susan C
June 2, 2023
Excellent. Fun place exploring the lake area and more distant areas s.a. Yosemite. Campsite nice, however did find while weekdays were relaxed and quiet, Friday night many sites have alot of vehicles and tents. Sites next to me had ~30 people and across from those two sites in a few directions similar. And fairly loud music throughout the campground, not crazy loud but definitely takes over the experience. I ended up enjoying the festive music next to my site but not preferred. Also that site ran a generator from ~6-10:30 for some reason I was thinking there were certain sites for generators (even thought I camp alot). Everyone seemed nice, easy/respectful. I think it's great so many people are out enjoying and it's economical and fun to do so altogether. Though I think limits aren't recognized and there are too many people camping a single sights.
Debora L
VerifiedMay 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: WISHON BASS LAKE
Very nice campground with clean flushing bathrooms. Spent the weekend and neighbors were pretty much quiet after 10pm, got campsite #19 which was well located, spacious and had lots of shade. Water spigot in the campsite was very helpful too. The camp host was helpful and kind. The lake is on the other side of the road but it's within walking distance (3 min walking). Bear in mind that there are no "beaches" on this part of the lake, just rocks and multiple paved "walkways" to access the water, so I wouldn't recommend this part of the lake for kids. I wish the host had told us about the coin operated showers and the marina the night we arrived, we just found out about it the day we left.
Debora L
May 24, 2023
Very nice campground with clean flushing bathrooms. Spent the weekend and neighbors were pretty much quiet after 10pm, got campsite #19 which was well located, spacious and had lots of shade. Water spigot in the campsite was very helpful too. The camp host was helpful and kind. The lake is on the other side of the road but it's within walking distance (3 min walking). Bear in mind that there are no "beaches" on this part of the lake, just rocks and multiple paved "walkways" to access the water, so I wouldn't recommend this part of the lake for kids. I wish the host had told us about the coin operated showers and the marina the night we arrived, we just found out about it the day we left.
Trang N
VerifiedMay 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: WISHON BASS LAKE
We stayed at sites 9 & 11- the view was nice, but there weren’t many flat areas to lay down the tent. The bathrooms were well maintained, however there are no showers. There are payable showers at the nearby general store that’s about a 3 min drive. Reception was great (AT&T & Verizon). Be sure to bring bug repellant- they come out especially at sunset. Would recommend! We had a great time
Trang N
VerifiedMay 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: WISHON BASS LAKE
We stayed at sites 9 & 11- the view was nice, but there weren’t many flat areas to lay down the tent. The bathrooms were well maintained, however there are no showers. There are payable showers at the nearby general store that’s about a 3 min drive. Reception was great (AT&T & Verizon). Be sure to bring bug repellant- they come out especially at sunset. Would recommend! We had a great time
Lauren B
VerifiedMay 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: WISHON BASS LAKE
Great location on the lake and beautiful view.
Marcus F
VerifiedMay 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: WISHON BASS LAKE
I took my daughter's USC class to this campground to celebrate their impending graduation and for them to run the half marathon. As such, there was a lot of moving parts and the camp host was wonderfully welcoming and actively worked to accommodate us. She was incredibly sweet and helpful; she made our experience amazing. Thank you so much for helping to make this such a wonderful experience.
Marcus F
VerifiedMay 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: WISHON BASS LAKE
I took my daughter's USC class to this campground to celebrate their impending graduation and for them to run the half marathon. As such, there was a lot of moving parts and the camp host was wonderfully welcoming and actively worked to accommodate us. She was incredibly sweet and helpful; she made our experience amazing. Thank you so much for helping to make this such a wonderful experience.
Lauren B
VerifiedMay 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: WISHON BASS LAKE
Great location on the lake and beautiful view.
Bryan S
VerifiedMay 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: WISHON BASS LAKE
Rough road to the campsite, enjoyed site #27 while close to the large group site it allowed a nice view into the forest. We woke to deer and turkey walking through the site. Our 4 boys enjoyed the time away from the city.
Location Wishon Bass Lake
Address:
399000 Rd 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 campground registration office. Keep left, and continue to Wishon Bass Lake Campground.
The campground is accessible via Highway 41, with a direct connection from Fresno to Oakhurst, approximately 25 miles away.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.2975 / -119.535
Elevation: 1043 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check out time
12PM
General
- Please register at the Bass Lake Camp Store.
- This facility has narrow, bumpy roads. Motorhomes over 24-feet or trailers over 20-feet are not advised.
- A host and security guard are on-site
- Two pets per site and leashed at all times.
- Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle for single site or one vehicle for single tent camping. Two RV’S with tow vehicle per double site or two vehicles for double tent only camping. 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.
- Fire Restrictions: 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.
- Reserved Sites will be held until 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.
- 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 5, 2026
